(1) A: Mrs. Watsons, what should we bring for our trip to the museum tomorrow?

    B: (    ) a pencil and paper to take notes, you should bring some sandwiches for lunch.

    1 Along with

    2 Because of

    3 Near to

    4 Less than

Explanation:

Along with means in addition to. "In addition to paper and pencil for note-taking, bring a sandwich for lunch."

(2) After James hurt his knee in a skiing accident, his doctor told him to (    ) playing sports for at least two months.

    1 admit

    2 protect

    3 master

    4 avoid

Explanation:

We could assume that James was told by his doctor to avoid sports because of his injured knee.

(3) A: I thought the play would be more exciting. I almost fell asleep.

    B: I know. It was really (    ), wasn't it?

    1 dramatic

    2 dull

    3 brave

    4 natural

Explanation:

From the sentence "I almost fell asleep." means that the play was really boring. Dull means not interesting or exciting in any way.

(4) At first, Bill planned to take a taxi to the airport, but then he thought (    ) of it. He realized that he had a lot of time and the bus would be much cheaper.

    1 less

    2 better

    3 greater

    4 fewer

Explanation:

From the second sentence, we can infer that he decided not to take a cab to the airport after all. Think better of means "to change or to reconsider".

(5) The firefighters worked all night to (    ) the forest fire before it could damage the town.

    1 fall off

    2 set up

    3 attach to

    4 put out

Explanation:

Put out means to extinguish. We normally say "put out the fire".

(6) When Abby's grandmother fell down in the train station, she called (    ) help. Luckily, the station staff heard her and came right away.

    1 for

    2 over

    3 in

    4 off

Explanation:

Call for help means to ask for help. Abby's grandmother fell down at the train station so she asked for help.

(7) A: How long has Amy been living in Italy?

    B: About 10 years, and she just bought a house there. I think she will stay there (    ).

    1 forever

    2 separately

    3 loudly

    4 outdoors

Explanation:

Since Amy has lived in Italy for about 10 years and has also purchased a house there, she is likely to live there forever/for a long time.

(8) A: What's your favorite class this year, Jamie?

    B: I really like (    ). We're learning the names of different countries and cities around the world.

    1 geography

    2 chemistry

    3 literature

    4 economics

Explanation:

Based on the statement " We're learning the names of different countries and cities around the world." it is clear that she wants to study geography.

(9) Some students liked to study in a group, while (    ) preferred to study alone.

    1 others

    2 otherh

    3 the other

    4 such others

Explanation:

Some students liked to study in groups, while others preferred to study alone. "Some students" is the subject of the sentence and it is plural without a following noun so we say "others". "Other" would be possible if there was a noun before the verb "preferred."

(10) A: Jim, do you want to come to the gym with me tonight?

    B: Sorry, but I can't go. I'm busy (    ) my history report.

    1 will write

    2 written

    3 wrote

    4 writing

Explanation:

We say "be busy doing something". Pattern: be busy + -ing + noun

(1) A: What can I do for you?

   B: I'm looking for a copy of the latest book by Charles Johnson.

   A: Oh, I'm afraid (    ).

   B: I see. I'll try somewhere else, then.

   1 we sold our last copy just a little while ago

   2 we sent it to you three days ago

   3 your copy has not been printed yet

   4 he has not finished writing the book

(2) A: Hi, I'm John. You must be Emi's sister.

   B: That's right. How did you know?

   A: I'm in Emi's class at school, and (    ).

   B: A lot of people say that.

   1 I can recognize her easily

   2 you're different from each other

   3 she asked me to meet you

   4 you two look exactly alike

(3) A: I'm having a party at my home tomorrow. Why don't you come, Jimmy?

   B: Tomorrow? I'm sorry, I have to work, Jean.

   A: Oh, that's a pity! (    )?

   B: I won't be finished until late. Thanks, anyway.

   1 Can you come after work

   2 What day will be convenient for you

   3 Why didn't you come yesterday

   4 Shall we have the party tomorrow instead

(4-5) A: Welcome to Jane's Clothes Shop. Can I help you, ma'am?

   B: I want to try on some shoes. I really like the ones in that poster on the wall.

   A: Do you mean the black ones on the right?

   B: No, I (  4  ). I think they'll look good with my new dress.

   A: I'm sorry, but we just sold the last pair.

   B: Oh, that's too bad. They look really nice.

   A: We can ask the salespeople at our other store if they have a pair. If they do, (  5  ).

   B: Thanks, but I need them for a wedding next week. I'll look online to see if I can get a pair sooner.

(4) 1: didn't see the shoes in the picture

   2 don't think they are my size

   3 like the red ones

   4 want the black dress

(5) 1: it'll take two weeks to arrive

   2 it'll cost $5 extra to send

   3 the shoes will be size 24

   4 we'll deliver them to your home