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7. PRACTICE THE IDIOMS

Choose the most appropriate reply to the following
statements:

1) “Bob, your cookies are delicious. They’re selling like
hotcakes.”

Bobs reply:
a) “I’m not surprised. My family has always loved
them.”
b) “What? I thought people would buy more.”
c) “Yes, they are best when served hot.”

2) “Bob, I know you can get me 1,000 cookies by morning.
Don’t blow it!”

Bobs reply:
a) “I never blow on the cookies. I let them cool down by
themselves.”
b) “Don’t worry. I'll be sure to get you the cookies by
9 a.m.”
c) “Thanks. I’ll take my time then.”

3) “Bob, I’ve got some great news for you. All of your
chocolate chip cookies have sold out!”

Bobs reply:
a) “Great. I’d better make more.”
b) “I guess people don’t like them.”
c) “How many are left?”

4) “Ted, if you and Amber don’t stop the chitchat, you'll
never finish your homework.”

Ted's reply:
a) “Okay, we’ll stay up all night talking.”
b) “Okay, we’ll stop talking and start hitting the books.”
c) “Yes, Amber is helping a lot with my homework.”

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