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(A) deserving
(B) absorbing
(C) contending
(D) insulting

27. Alex: I can’t believe I have to work this weekend again. This is the third time this month!Jamie: Seriously? That’s so unfair. You need to talk to your boss about that.Alex: I know, but I don’t want to cause any trouble. I just wish they’d realize I need a break.Jamie: __________Maybe you should bring it up in your next meeting.(A) You definitely deserve one.(B) You should work more carefully.(C) You should hire someone for the task.(D) You definitely want to get everything ready.

28. George: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest coffee shop?Samantha: Sure! Just go straight down this street, and it’s on your left, right next to the bookstore.George: Thank you so much! Is it far from here?Samantha: No, __________(A) it won’t cost you a fortune.(B) it’s only a temporary solution.(C) it’s only about a five-minute walk.(D) it’s only a few days until the coffee sale.

29. Zoey: Hi Lucas. __________Lucas: Not yet. I was thinking of using fairy lights and colorful balloons.Zoey: Sounds good. What about the music?Lucas: I’ll take care of that. Let’s plan to meet on Saturday to go over everything.(A) Have we talked about the fairytales yet?(B) Have we found those used balloons yet?(C) Have we decided on the time for the party?(D) Have we figured out the decorations for the party?

30. Mandy: Are you going to join any school clubs this year? There are some interesting onesavailable.Alice:__________ I’m already too busy with homework and cram schools. I don’t have time for more.Mandy: I understand, but joining a club could be fun and help you meet new people. It’s worth considering.Alice: Hmm, maybe you’re right. I’ll think about it, but I don’t want to get overwhelmed with extra work.(A) Stay calm. (B) Stay humble. (C) Why not? (D) Why bother?

32. (A) evaluation (B) generosity (C) connection (D) imitation

33. (A) that (B) it (C) who (D) which

34. (A) on (B) of (C) to (D) in

35. (A) while (B) where (C) what (D) whom

36. (A) use (B) used (C) using (D) to use

37. (A) at (B) by (C) on (D) to