1 . — Lucy, could you please spare me a few minutes?
一      , but I hope “a few minutes”, won’t turn into an hour.

A．It doesn’t matter	B．That’s kind of you
C．I’m afraid not	D．I guess so

2 . --It took me eight years to build up my business, and it almost killed me.
--Well, you know what they say. .

A．There is no smoke without fire	B．No pains, no gains
C．All roads lead to Rome	D．Practice makes perfect

3 . —I feel nervous when taking an exam.

—_____and you can do it well.

A．Take it easy

B．Take your time

C．Good luck

D．It’s up to you

4 . —Sorry! I’m afraid that I can’t go to the magic show by David Copperfield with you.
—_________.

A．It doesn’t matter.

B．Do as you like.

C．What a shame.

D．Take it easy.

5 . —Why can’t you give me another chance?
—________, but I don’t think you are good at management.

A．No offence

B．No worries

C．No need

D．No wonder

6 . —Can I have a day off tomorrow? I need to visit my grandma in the hospital.
—__________. I can manage without you.

A．Forget it	B．Of course
C．It depends	D．I’m afraid not

7 . — Oh, you sounded just like a native.
— ______. I still have trouble expressing myself.

A．Well, not quite

B．I don’t care

C．Yes, you’re right

D．I’m glad you like it

8 . --- Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Year because of the outstanding performance.
--- _______.

A．Good to know	B．I’ll say
C．I hear you on that one	D．Can’t argue with that

9 . —Dad, I feel very nervous with the competition approaching.
—________. It is an honor to take part in it.

A．Take your time	B．Take it easy
C．No problem	D．It's hard to say

10 . —Don’t worry, Mum. The doctor said it was only the flu.
—__________! I’ll tell dad there’s nothing serious.

A．Congratulations	B．What a relief
C．How surprising	D．I’m so sorry