Dialogues Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 3

This third dialogues test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topic of dialogues of the English language. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of dialogues.

Dialogues - Advanced Level Test 3

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Question 1

Clara: What happened just now, Mark? You weren’t very kind when you were talking with Ted. What do you have against him?

Mark: I just don’t like him at all.

Clara: _____

Mark: Well, he has such a mean streak in him! I went to his office to ask him for some help, and he simply turned up his nose at me! I was so angry that I wanted to slap him! He wasn’t like that before he got the job. Now he’s such a snob!

A	Come on, he has always been very kind to the people, hasn't he?
B	Why? Is there something in particular?
C	You’re totally right. I hate him and his behaviours in the office, too.
D	I know you’re right, and even the mention of his name starts me fuming as well.
E	Be logical. You are his boss and he is to do what is told.

Question 2

Robyn: Has Alan shown up yet?

Scottie: No. I believe something could have come up.

Robyn: _____

Scottie: I don’t know. I hope it’s nothing serious.

A	He must have been shocked after taking a promotion.
B	Last week his sister was admitted to the hospital.
C	His sister had a car accident last week.
D	I wonder what happened.
E	Oh? Do you think he has really won the lottery?

Question 3

John: _____

Becky: Well, it’s just that she puts lots of make-up on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.

John: Ah, l can smell jealousy in the air!

Becky: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don’t have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don’t you think so?

A	She’s really pretty, isn’t she? Her skin looks so baby smooth!
B	She was one of the most attractive businesswomen I have ever seen. Don’t you think so?
C	Is it the cucumbers that made her look better after such a tiring day?
D	Creams soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter-irritation, and build strength and resilience as it is seen on her.
E	After the birth, her skin turned out to be purer than ever.

Question 4

Ryan: I’ve got an offer in upstate York.

Adriana: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you.

Ryan: Me, too. Let’s keep in touch.

Adriana: _____

A	Trust me. I won't. I'll keep you posted.
B	All right! I look forward to hearing from you soon
C	Yes. Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.
D	Do you have my address?
E	Well, I have your e-mail address.

Question 5

Rosie: Sorry, I overslept. My clock didn’t go off this morning.

Frankie: ______

Rosie: That’s right, even though I did set the alarm last night.

Frankie: Your clock never works. Perhaps you should buy a new one.

A	Haven't you bought that recently?
B	Again?
C	Well, if it doesn’t work again tomorrow, I'll definitely buy a new one.
D	You are never punctual for the meetings held in the mornings.
E	Did you try to take it to be fixed?

Question 6

Gary: Oh, my God! It’s really hot! I’ve never seen such scorching weather in my life!

Sharon: Tell me about it. It’s like the whole world broiling.

Gary: ______

Sharon: I hope it’s not going to break into three digits!

A	Oh, look at the thermometer! The temperature has hit 98!
B	I guess we can’t do anything until after dark then.
C	I guess so. What else can we do? You can’t stay in the heat for long!
D	Well, I just hope it’ll level off.
E	Due to the weather, the team is playing badly.

Question 7

Patrick: Would you ever emigrate, do you think?

Tim: No, never!

Patrick: ______

Tim: I don’t think that would tempt me, no.

A	No? What if you had lost your job and were offered a super one abroad?
B	Come on, Tim. Doesn't it sound good?
C	You like your country more than any others, don’t you?
D	In my opinion, you've lost your living soul, Patrick.
E	In the past, you were always talking about your dreams about living abroad.

Question 8

Man: Excuse me.

Assistant: Yes, sir?

Man:______

Assistant: Yes, we have actually. Over here there is our slim-fit range. I expect that’s what you are looking for, is it?

A	Oh, well, I’ll take this one, then, if I may.
B	I’ve been looking at these shirts over here, but I see you haven’t got any tighter-fitting ones, have you?
C	Yes, thank you. The collars here are wide, aren’t they?
D	Do you sell any pullovers with Xlarge size and in white colour?
E	How much are those bags and blouses?

Question 9

Catherine: _____

Sandy: Oh sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. Could you repeat it?

Catherine: I gather you know Spanish.

Sandy: Oh, yes. A little bit. I attended a language school when I was in Spain last year.

A	How did you learn English?
B	I would like to learn Spanish.
C	In my opinion, Spanish is much easier than Italian to learn, isn’t it?
D	Can you speak Spanish like a native?
E	They tell me you speak Spanish. Is that right?

Question 10

Mrs Wetson: Come in, please, Dr Johnson. What is the matter?

Dr Johnson: ______

Mrs Wetson: This seems to be impossible these days, Dr Johnson because we have been experiencing hard times owing to the recent economic crisis in the country.

Dr Johnson: Oh, I see. But I will be very pleased if you keep my request in mind, sir. I am in terrible need of money.

A	Hey, boss! How about some more money then?
B	I am not happy about my salary here.
C	I have some reasonable ideas to cope with these financial problems we have had lately.
D	Excuse me, Mrs Wetson, I’d like to ask you if I could possibly have a wage rise.
E	May I be off tomorrow, sir? I will take my wife to the hospital.

Question 11

Reporter: You’ve been elected the chairman of the biggest party in history. Isn’t it going to be a bit of a job keeping the backbenchers all happy?

Soley: Well I hope not. What we’ve got to do is to reform the Parliamentary process to make sure backbenchers really do play an active part.

Reporter: But Mr Beest has told us how he expects them to behave. They are there to do what they are told by the leaders.

Soley: _____

A	Now let me just give you examples of what I mean.
B	We want backbenchers to be able to assist in the process of getting the government’s legislation through.
C	Well, what he’s actually said is he wants to be an inclusive leader.
D	What I would hope and this is what our advantage is in having a large majority.
E	I know the leadership will be sympathetic to this sort of thing.

Question 12

Jack: ______

Roger: Well, yes. But writing accurately in any foreign language is difficult, isn’t it?

Jack: I don’t think so. I can write easily in Turkish. It’s an easy language to write and read.

Roger: Don’t forget that you had great difficulties in learning Turkish.

A	It was rather disappointing to see you make a lot of mistakes while writing in English.
B	Reading books and writing essays in a foreign language are fun for most students.
C	It’s difficult to write faultlessly in English, isn’t it?
D	To me, the writing process is very difficult to learn in all languages.
E	It is a difficult but interesting topic to write on, isn’t it?

Question 13

Doctor: How are you feeling today?

Patient: I am OK, I just feel a little tired, also stressed.

Doctor: _______

Patient: I am not so sure, it may be a lot of things, I can’t quite get to the bottom of it, although what I have found, the more I watch the news the more depressed I become.

A	What do you think is causing you to become stressed?
B	What is depressing you on the news?
C	What kind of stress are you talking about?
D	You said you’re OK. What makes you tired?
E	It wouldn't be a big problem to be exhausted. Don’t you think so?

Question 14

Dr Mazlen: Can you tell about the new parasite you’ve found in a patient with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? How did you find it?

Dr Klapow: I found it deep in his lung cells by chance and I called the new parasite with a provisional name, "the hidden lungworm".

Dr Mazlen: ______

Dr Klapow: It definitely is, Roger. It’s very difficult to find.

A	I hope other people will start looking for it.
B	In fact, I’ve put together some material that I think can help you.
C	This parasite is less than a millimetre long.
D	That’s pretty appropriate in terms of what you say.
E	You can identify the parasite by its mouthparts.

Question 15

Sam: _____

Tonny: I tried to get a hold of you, but I couldn’t get through.

Sam: What time did you call?

Tonny: I tried all morning.

A	Why didn’t you call me yesterday?
B	As in the briefing, the industry you work in would be a profitable one to be engaged in.
C	I waited for a whole day to be called by the company I had applied for.
D	I can’t understand why you couldn’t reach me.
E	You gave me a ring at a late time yesterday, didn’t you?

Question 16

William: What are we eating for lunch?

Laila: I’m going to fix some lamb chops.

William: _____

Laila: That’s really strange! I just purchased it a few days ago.

A	Gee! You are really strong-willed.
B	Again? Didn’t you do the same kind of meal two days ago?
C	I’m afraid the meat is already rotten.
D	Sheep require pasturage that could be better used to grow grain for starving millions.
E	Well, I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.

Question 17

Father: _____

Son: Is that why I can’t have the car except on weekends?

Father: It certainly is! You’d never do your homework otherwise.

Son: Oh, Dad. That’s just not true. You know I’d study no matter what.

A	I have taken the car to the mechanic due to an engine problem.
B	If you were my age, wouldn’t you study harder to be in a better post?
C	The results you get in the exams not only let me down also led me to take serious measures for the sake of our future.
D	We might as well let both the children do it all together.
E	I still think teenagers should spend more time studying and less time driving around.

Question 18

Operator: Pacific Beil. May I help you?

David: Yes. I’d like to set up a telephone service as soon as possible, please.

Operator: _____

David: No. This is new.

A	Really? How interesting! Have you been using this line for a long time?
B	All right. I’ll connect you with our customer service department. Please hold.
C	Do you presently have service?
D	Have you tried our company’s latest services which were offered you recently?
E	Are you one of those looking for a new number that suits?

Question 19

Jack: George, may I talk with you for a minute?

George: Sure. What’s on your mind?

Jack: ______

George: Come on. Don’t beat about the bush. Just tell me what’s on your mind.

A	Well, there is a matter that has occupied my mind for a long time.
B	Why don’t we have a meeting to talk about the recent problems occurred in the company?
C	Forget about the reception we were invited for. OK?
D	I do not know how to start, but your behaviour towards the employees really annoys me.
E	Hmm...nothing, really. Hey! Nice weather, isn't it?

Question 20

20. Donald: Let’s eat out, shall we? Debra: _____ Donald: Don’t worry about it. It’s my treat. Debra: You’re sure? You’re so generous!

A	You know I have just moved here, so I am unfamiliar with the places.
B	Alright, let’s do it! But... the neighbours next door will call in tonight.
C	I’m broke. I’ve gone through my paycheck for the week already.
D	It would be great, but I really have to finish the project until tomorrow.
E	That's a very good idea, but I should take my little brother with me if it won’t be a problem

Question 21

Man: Can I help you?

Woman: I would like to open an account in your bank

Man: Well, we have several different kinds of accounts: checking accounts, saving accounts and money market accounts.

Woman: ______

Man: I can help you with that. First, you need to fill out a form, and then I need to see some identification. That’s all.

Woman: That sounds easy enough. Thanks for your help.

A	As far as I see, you need to see a piece of identification.
B	Could you give me an application form?
C	The type I am interested in is a checking account.
D	I've heard that it is less profitable to open a savings account.
E	I also want to make use of your online service.

Question 22

Jack: What did you think of Mike when I first introduced him to you.

Jane: _____

Jack: Well I don’t think so. He does everything in his power to be kind to his around.

Jane: Right! I may have misunderstood him.

A	Yes, he was a smart person, actually.
B	He couldn't have been more unfriendly.
C	No one else should have been more polite than him
D	When I first saw him I realized that I hadn’t had an intimate friend before.
E	What does he do for a living?

Question 23

Mary: Tell me, what was the reason which caused that giant quarrel between you and Sally?

Philip: _____

Mary: Why is that?

Philip: Because I always need to warn her not to poke her nose into whatever I do. Yet, she is constantly doing that.

A	Well, she has begun becoming unbearable these days.
B	Because she gave my car to our son without my permission
C	It is hard to find her at home. She visits her parents too much.
D	She suddenly started shouting and always insults me without any reason.
E	She is not the one on the first days of our wedding.

Question 24

Derek: I have been told that there are several good restaurants around here. Do you advise any?

Marcia: There used to be two, yet one of them has just been closed down.

Derek: What about the other?

Marcia: ______

A	There is one more except those two in the corner.
B	Neither of the others is the one you are looking for.
C	Just at the end of this street. Go and enjoy the service
D	You can also go to that one. The service is excellent there too.
E	It isn’t at all you want to go and enjoy.

Question 25

Joseph: No sooner had you left the office than you had a telephone call, büt she didn't leave any message.

Bolivia: ______

Joseph: Well, it may have been Mrs Jane, but I am not sure anyway. Now I blame myself for not having asked her name.

Bolivia: No need to sorry! That is all right.

A	You are constantly doing that. Why don't you ask names?
B	Didn’t she leave any message for me?
C	Oh, that is perfect, I had been expecting a call from her.
D	It was an important call for me. Who did she sound like?
E	Had you informed me, I would have called her right away.