Incomplete Dialogue Test

PART V. Directions:  Questions 16 – 30 are incomplete dialogues. Four clauses/sentences, marked (A), (B), (C), or (D), are given beneath each question. You are to choose the one clause/sentence that best completes the dialogue. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

16.  Della          : Where can I go to buy for my stuff?

Fina           : There is a shopping mall not far from here. … from the hotel. It arrives every thirty minutes.

1. Just walk straight and then turn right
2. The train will come in an hour
3. You can get there by bus 
4. It takes only a few hours

17.  Fira            : How often do you go to the fitness center?

Lia             : …. I prefer exercising at home.

A.    I always visit it on Friday

B.     I love gym very much

C.     I never come there

D.    I like to jog there

18.  Ali             : Siip Catering. How may I help you today?

Vinka        : We’re having a company party next Monday, and ...

Ali             : OK. How many people do you expect to entertain?

A.    I need to arrange for all the food and drinks.

B.     I have to cancel the meeting for the party.

C.     I’d like to invite about 100 employees.

D.    I want to reserve some tables for you.

19.  Rafika       : How are you going to spend your new year eve?

Bobby       : ...

A.    I plan to have a family gathering in a village.

B.     I’m thinking about celebrating the new year.

C.     I stayed in a hotel some nights ago.

D.    I usually have dinner at home.

20.  Herry                     : Hello. Can I speak to Helen, please?

Receptionist          : Hold on, please. The line is busy. ...

Herry                     : Tell her that I’m going to pick her up at 3 PM.

Receptionist          : OK. May I know your name, please?

A.    You dialed the wrong number.

B.     What can I do for you?

C.     Can I take a message?

D.    Helen is busy.

21.  Delia          : It’s very hot today. How about swimming?

Tia             : Fine. … I’ll wait you at 3 PM.

A.    I’d like that.

B.     I don’t think so.

C.     That’s not good idea.

D.    It’s better to have some drink.

 22.  Mila           : Hey Nila. We’re going to PizzaHouse for lunch. ...

Nila           : I can’t. I’m handling the phones for Ruri. She has an appointment at 11:30.

A.    Do you want to come along?

B.     Do you want me to go there?

C.     Could you buy me some food to eat?

D.    Will you be here to keep the office?

23.  Maya         : Why didn’t you come to Elly’s wedding party last week?

Puspita      : ... We discussed important programs to face the global markets.

A.    I was at the company year end meeting.

B.     I accompanied my wife to watch a box office.

C.     I spent my holiday with my family at the beach.

D.    I joined a writing contest at my friend’s campus.

24.  Sheila        : Did you know the last week meeting result?

Deny         : No. … Weren’t you there, Sheila?

Sheila        : No. I was in London.

A.    I wish I could know the meeting.

B.     I wished I had reported it to you.

C.     If I were there, I will inform you.

D.    If I had been there, I would have known it.

25.  Hilda         : Could you take me to the station after lunch?

Salsa          : Sorry, … I have a doctor’s appointment today.

A.    I have something to do.

B.     The station is near here.

C.     I often visit the station.

D.    The train arrives late.

26.  Nuryanti    : How can I help you sir?

Fikri           : ... You see, it doesn’t work properly.

Nuryanti    : Terribly sorry about that. If you have your receipt, you can exchange it for any   model of equal value.

A.    Do you have the best type of mobile phone?

B.     I’d like to buy a new model of mobile phone.

C.     I’m afraid I need to return this mobile phone.

D.    Why don’t you return that mobile phone?

27.  Salsa          : Where are some of our friends? They’re supposed to join the class now.

Randy       : ...

A.    They will hold a class-meeting program next week.

B.     They are attending a meeting with the principal.

C.     They played some games in the main hall.

D.    They had to do some work at the library.

28.  Lea            : I’m trying to prepare my test, but the radio is too loud. …

Itha            : That’s okay. No problem.

A.    Do you mind turning down the volume?

B.     Could you turn the volume up?

C.     Will you keep the radio?

D.    Can you fix the radio?

29.  Dedi          : I just got back from the doctor. I’m going to have an operation.

Yanti         : Oh, I’m sorry. ...

A.    I can’t see the doctor.

B.     I think the doctor is fine.

C.     I’m so sorry to hear that.

D.    He can write the prescription.

30.  Indra         : So, have you got a plan this Saturday night?

Nissa         : I think ...

Indra         : Why don’t you try ScottBuffet somewhere downtown? The taste is very good.

A.    I have to accompany my mother to the mall.

B.     I’ll cook some meals for a family gathering.

C.     I’ll just be at home and enjoy some music.

D.    I’m going out for dinner with my family.