EXERCISES ON COMMUNICATION PATTERN

Question 1: Minh, a student, is going to take the GCSE exam today. His father is seeing him off at the bus station.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Dad: “Good luck with the exam, Minh!”
Minh: “……………., Dad.”
A. Thank you B. By no means C. Never mind D. I wish so
Question 2. Mary is talking to Daisy.
- Mary: “Can I try your new camera?” - Daisy: “___________”
A. Sure. But please be careful with it. B. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now.
C. I’m sorry. I’m home late D. Sure. I’d love to.
Question 3. Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
- Kathy: “Shall we eat out tonight?” - Sarah: “___________.”
A. That’s a great idea B. That’s acceptable C. You are very welcome D. It’s kind of you to invite
Question 4: Harry is talking to Judy over the phone.
Harry: “Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Judy.” Judy: “_______.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. That’s out of this world C. Never mention me D. Of course not
Question 5: Tom and Josh are discussing their summer vacation plan.
Tom: “ _______.” Josh: “I don’t think that’s a good idea because it will be costly and strenuous.”
A. Is it wise to climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
B. What if weclimb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
C. How come will we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
D. Why don’t we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
Question 6: -“How do you get to work?”. -“ ______”.
A. About two kilometers. B. I was taken there. C. It is very far D. I walk, of course
Question 7: -David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!”.
- Helen : “______”.
A. Thanks for your compliment B. Don’t mention it C. You,too D. Never mind
Question 8: Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat." - Linda: “______.”
A. OK. Thank you very much. B. Good idea. I'll do it for you.
C. Yes, please. But I can manage. D. No problem.
Question 9: Sara: "How do you feel about his comment?" - Mary: “______.”
A. Yes, it's a very good idea. B. I don't think he knew what he was saying.
C. I'm afraid I disagree with you. D. If you ask me, I feel tired.
Question 10: - John: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” - Laura: “______”.
A. Sorry to hear that. B. I’m glad you like it.
C. Never mind. D. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
Question 11: Hung: Congratulations! You did great. Nam: _________________________.
A. That’s okay B. It’s nice of you to say so C. welcome D. It’s my pleasure
Question 12: Cindy: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!” Mary: _________________________.
A. Never mention it B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday C. Thanks, but I’m afraid D. Yes, all right
Question 13: Cathy had a great vacation. She went to the beach and had herself sun-tanned. Her friend, Leo wanted
to know how she felt.
- Leo: “How was your vacation, Cath?” - Mary: “______________! I had a great time on the beach!.”
A. Oh, it was awful B. Thank you, but it was boring
C. Oh, it was great D. Nothing special
Question 14: Cynthia wants to have a talk with Victor sometime today, but Victor is very busy. He has a very tight
schedule.
- Cynthia: “Hi, Victor, do you think it's possible for us to have a talk sometime today?”
- Victor: “________, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today.”
A. No, I don’t B. Certainly. Let’s see after break C. I'd love to D. Don’t worry
Question 15. Two students Peter and Anny are talking about women’s role.
- Peter: “In my opinion, women would not go to work.” - Anny: “.........................”
A. Yes, I don’t agree B. What nonsense ! C. Yes, I do D. Yes, it was ever
Question 16: - Nam: “I’m really tired. I’m taking next week off.“ - Mai: “_____________“
 A. Take care, my love. Have a nice weekend!
B. Really? I don’t know what you are going to do.
C. That sounds like a good idea. The break will do you good.
D. Well, you must be telling a lie!
Question 17: - Huy: “I would like some more tea.” - Dung : “____________“.
A. Well, I’d rather have coffee B. Certainly you are
C. I’m sorry. I haven’t got any left D. No. I’ve had enough
Question 18. Tom and Mary are meeting in their classroom.
- Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come to your party". - - Mary. “_______”.
A. Great B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind D. Sounds like fun
Question 19. Andrew and Liza are talking about their plan.
- Andrew: "Let's go to the cinema this Saturday." - Liza: “______”
A. Not again B. It’s a good idea C. It doesn't matter D. Not really
Question 20: Kenny asked for permission to smoke, but his colleague couldn’t put up with the smoke.
- Kenny: “Do you mind if I smoke in here?”
A. I’d rather you didn’t B. No, thank you C. No, I couldn’t D. Yes, you can.
Question 21: A: “Help yourselves to the beef and chicken, children!” – B: “______.”
A. Yes. Why not? B. Yes, please C. Oh. thank you! D. Just feel at home
Question 22. Alex and Elizabeth are at a birthday party.
Alex: “________” - Elizabeth: “ No, thank you. That’s all.”
A. What would you like? B. It’s very kind of you to help me.
C. Would you like anything else? D. What kind of food do you like?
Question 23: A mother is complaining to her son that his room gets dusty.
- Mother: Haven’t you tidied up your room yet? - Son: _______
A. I will, after I do all the exercises in my textbook. B. I have my hands full with my tidying.
C. The more I tidy, the worse it gets. D. Why don’t you give me a hand with cleaning?
Question 24. – Bob: “Our team has just won the last football match.” - Peter : “__________________”
A. Yes, I guess it’s very good. B. Well, that’s very surprising!
C. Yes, it’s our pleasure. D. Good idea. Thanks for the news.
Question 25. This is the communicative exchange at an electric shop.
- The shop assistant. “This is my last portable CD player. I’ll let you have it for sixty dollars.”
- Steven: “ _________________?”
A. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars B. Can you tell me your favourite type of music
C. Could you give me a discount D. Could you give me your last CD
Question 26: Minh: “My first English test was not as good as I expected” Thomas:"_____________"
A. Good Heavens! B. Never mind, better job next time!
C. That's brilliant enough! D. It's okay. Don't worry.
Question 27. Tim: "_____________" Jeycy: “Certainly"
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C. I'm sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
Question 28: Tan is talking to Nga about his point of view.
- Tan: ________, children nowadays play games online so much. - Nga: Absolutely!
A. As you see B. As a matter of fact C. In conclusion D. In my opinion