1. — Would you like to watch the basketball match with me this evening?
—______. I like basketball very much.
A. I’d love to B. Not really
C. I wouldn’t go D. Thank you all the same
2. — Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”?
— No. When and where does the story ______ ?
A. take up B. take on C. take place D. take off