30. Why was the young man running after the bus?
(A) He didn’t have enough money to get on a bus.
(B) He wanted to catch the bus.
(C) He forgot something on the bus.
(D) He was running for fun.

26. John: How have you been? Jean: _____ John: How come? Would you like to talk about it? (A) Couldn’t be better. (B) Been getting by. (C) Lousy. (D) I have been there.

27. Annie: Would you come over and keep me company? Mary: _____ (A) I’d like to. (B) Hopefully. (C) I likely to. (D) I know.

28. Mary: Aren’t you going on the tour this afternoon? John: I’m tired of tours. I’d rather walk around the city and see what I want to see. Mary: _____ John: If I do, I’m sure you’ll tell me about it. (A) Do you want me to take some pictures for you? (B) We really hope you can join us. (C) Are you sure you want to walk around the city alone? (D) Suit yourself. But you might miss something important.

29. Why did the man in the street wonder? (A) Because he himself was in a great hurry. (B) Because a young man was running along the street. (C) Because the young man stopped unwillingly. (D) Because the bus was running behind them.

31. According to the man, how could each save fifteen dollars? If they _____ (A) ran after a taxi. (B) ran after a bus. (C) got on a bus. (D) got in a taxi.

32. Why did the man think that if they ran after a taxi, they could save more? (A) Because if they got on a bus, it would cost more. (B) Because if they took a taxi, it would cost more. (C) Because taxi fare is cheaper than bus fare. (D) Because a taxi is smaller than a bus.

33. Why did everyone in the street look and laugh? (A) The two men were running after the bus.(B) The two men were talking on the street. (C) The two men were running after a taxi. (D) The bus was running after a taxi.

34. Which of the following statements is not true? (A) The two men were running after a taxi. (B) The two men were crazy about running. (C) The two men were going to the same place. (D) The two men were thinking of saving money.

35. What kind of a man was Mr. Ford? (A) Very rough (B) Old-fashioned (C) Funny (D) Tough

36. Why did Mr. Ford go over to his desk? (A) To write something (B) To escape from Harry (C) To give Harry a present (D) To make a phone call