Comprehension Test 1,   Comprehension Test 2,   Comprehension Test 3, 
Comprehension Test 4,   Comprehension Test 5,   Comprehension Test 6, 
Comprehension Test 7,   Comprehension Test 8,   Comprehension Test 9, 
Comprehension Test 10,  Comprehension Test 11, Comprehension Test 12, 
Comprehension Test 13,  Comprehension Test 14  

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1. Mathers: Bill’s in a bad mood today. What’s happened?

Lawson: The firm is threatened with a takeover.

Mathers: ____

Lawson: No, but it’s never been this serious before.

 

A) Who told you that?

B) Well, it’s not the first time.

C) That is bad news.

D) I don’t believe you.

E) Well, I can see you’re enthusiastic about it.

Answer B

2. Surgeon: You now realise that you should have consulted someone earlier, don’t you?

Patient: I admit I’ve been negligent, but I really didn’t think it was so serious.

Surgeon: ____

Patient: Good, that’s what I wanted to hear.

 

A) All this time you have been careless.

B) You must be joking.

C) Clearly, you’ve already had several operations.

D) Even so, we can still treat you.

E) You were prepared for a very long and rather painful treatment.

Answer D

3. Paul: I’m applying for the public relations post.

Interviewer: ____

Paul: Well, I’ve got the right economic training, know two foreign languages and get on well with people.

 

A) Why did you decide to resign from the job?

B) Have you been involved in the incident?

C) If we offer you the post, when could you start?

D) What sort of duties are involved?

E) What makes you think you can make success of a job of this kind?

Answer E

4. James: Have you read that article on cancer yet?

Steve: ____

James: Well, I wish you would. I’d like to hear your opinion.

 

A) I gave the report to Brian. It’s really well prepared.

B) Yes, I read it yesterday. Didn’t think much of it.

C) No, I haven’t. Should I?

D) It seemed reasonably sound to me. What about you?

E) I know many people are suffering from it.

Answer C

5. Redger: I hear Peter’s not going to Amsterdam Congress. Is that true?

Nancy: It is. His wife has to have an operation; so he asked not to be sent.

Redger: ____

Nancy: It is still not definite.

 

A) Too bad. Who’ll go in his place?

B) What bad luck! He was looking forward to going.

C) I wish I were going too.

D) That’s really very unfortunate.

E) What a pity! I know he is a very gifted man.

Answer A

6. Peter: What are you working on?

Gordon: The feasibility report concerning the construction of the new railway.

Peter: ____

Gordon: No, that one will be constructed in the South of the country.

 

A) The ministry has withdrawn the proposal, hasn’t it?

B) Are you really satisfied with it?

C) Why is the transportation of goods so important?

D) May I take a look at the figures?

E) Do you mean the one to be financed by an international consortium?

Answer E

7. James: Have you been to the exhibition of Ottoman manuscripts yet?

Robin: Yes, last Sunday.

James: What did you think of it?

Robin: _____ .

 

A) Some of my colleagues from the office are interested in Ottoman culture.

B) Really! I really must find time to see it.

C) Fascinating! I only wish I could have understood something of it!

D) Obviously the Ottomans had an efficient administrative system.

E) By the way, you said it was open till 6 o'clock and they closed the doors at 5 o'clock.

Answer C

8. Director: We're being hit badly by the recession.

Consultant: _____

Director: Well, what do you suggest?

Consultant: Boost the exports.

 

A) I know. And something must be done about it quickly.

B) Stop worrying! There's nothing we can do.

C) Yes, everyone is saying the same. Let’s reduce the work force. 

D) They should raise the interest rates at once.

E) I only hope there won't be another general strike.  

Answer A

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