24．While reading, you can make a mark _____ you have a question．
| A．the place where | B．what | C．that | D．Where |
—Can you tell me Sam’s telephone number?
— . Who is Sam? The newcomer?
| A．I think so | B．That’s OK |
| C．I’d rather not | D．I’m afraid not |
—Lucy has been fired by her boss.
— She is late for work five times a week!
| A．Hardly surprising! | B．Forget it. |
| C．How come? | D．Who knows? |
—Don’t bother to buy me an air ticket. I’ve got one.
— Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I’ve got one, too.
| A．Good luck! | B．You have? |
| C．It’s no surprise. | D．Don’t mention it. |
—What a pity! Nothing seems to be going my way.
— , Susan. You are killing yourself for all the work.
| A．Take it easy | B．Go right ahead |
| C．You deserve it | D．Have great fun |
—Going to the party to be held in Anne’s house this weekend?
— I’ll be free then.
| A．Forget it. | B．You bet! |
| C．Believe it or not | D．I can’ t help it. |