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Read the conversation and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Situation: Mee Chin is giving Tracy some notes.

Mee Chin : These are all the notes for this weeks lessons. I got my father tophotocopy a set for you.

Tracy : Since I broke my arm, you have been helping me with the notes.

I cant thank you enough. (a)

Mee Chin : Dont be silly. Thats what friends are for. (b)

Tracy : Ill repay this favour somehow. If you ever need my help in the

future, you know you can count on (c) me.

4. I cant thank you enoughA I wont thank you.B Ill thank you later.

C Thank you so much.D I dont know how to thank people.

5. Thats what friends are for.A Im a friendly person.B I want to be your friend.C We have been friends for so long.D Thats what friends are supposed to do.

6. count on

A informB depend onC work with

D share with


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Read the letter below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Dear Brenda,

I sent a soft toy to your house yesterday. Hope you havereceived it. Its one of my favourites. So, do take care of it.

I will let you in (a) on something. Dont tell anyone or Ill bea laughing stock(b). I have 500 such soft toy animals! They have cost my

parents a lot of money. Im proud of my collection and I reallytake the trouble (c) to keep them clean. If you want one for your sister,

Betty, do let me know.

Love,

Ann

7. let you inA it is a secretB keep a secretC tell you a secretD make it a secret

8. laughing stockA someone who is always laughing

B someone who is treated as ridiculousC someone who likes to crack jokesD someone who is not taken seriously

9. take the troubleA put in so much effortB face such problemsC find a better solution

D do such a stupid thing


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Situation: Zara and Hema are making Mothers Day gifts.

10. at wits endA forgotB worried about

C run out of ideasD didnt think about

11. born with a silver spoon in my mouthA born rich

B born luckyC born cleverD born generous

12. cant waitA have no timeB am afraidC am eager

D dislike


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Read the text below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Jenny is on the phone with Carol. She is telling Carol to meet her at the market.

Lets meet for breakfast today. We have not got together for ages. (a)

Carol replies, Sounds great. Since I have nothing better to do, (b) I will meetyou. But why the market? You know that I cant stand (c) the smell of fish and the sight

of chickens being slaughtered.

Jenny smiles and says, All right. Well meet somewhere else. How about BernCaf?

Thats better. See you in an hour, shouts Carol.

13. for agesA recentlyB regularlyC for a while

D for a long time

14. I have nothing better to doA I am freeB I need a breakC I am in the moodD I am not feeling well

15. cant standA am not interested in

B do not understandC find it boring toD cannot tolerate


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Read the dialogue below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Situation: Kassim is repairing Mrs Bawanees refrigerator.

Kassim : There doesnt seem to be anything wrong; yet your fridge is notcold. I cant figure out (a) what the problem is.

Mrs Bawanee : What are you going to do now?

Kassim : Ill have to take it back and check all the parts. Itll take abouttwo weeks.

Mrs Bawanee : I cant do without a fridge for two weeks! Im in two minds (b)

whether to have it repaired or to buy a new one.

Kassim : Why dont we loan you a fridge for the time being? (c)

Mrs Bawanee : Thats very kind of you!

16. figure out

A checkB rememberC understandD inform you

17. Im in two mindsA Im worriedB I dont mindC Im undecidedD I want your advice

18. for the time beingA fornow

B forlaterC as long as you likeD any period of time


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Situation: Peggy is complaining about the lift in their apartment block to her mother.

Peggy : Mum, do you know that the lift is out of order(a) again?Mother: It was fine when I came back a few minutes ago. Well have to let the

building supervisor know so that he can see to it (b) quickly.

Peggy : Ive already informed him.Mother : Im thinking of selling this apartment and buying a house. Then we wont

have to face problems like this.

Peggy : Im behind you all the way! (c) Ive had enough of walking up ten flights

of steps!

19. out of orderA damaged

B very dirtyC not workingD not switched on

20. see to itA settleB replaceC improve onD give attention to

21. Im behind you all the way!A I understand you.B You have my fullest support.

C Do you mean what you said?D You had better think carefully.


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Read the speech below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Good morning, students. The school Sports Day is tomorrow. I know many of you haveput your shoulders to the wheel. (a) To these students, I say thank you.

Always set high standards (b) in whatever you do. Work hard and you will reap the

benefits. (c) Those who put in minimum work will achieve little too. I hope you take note of myadvice and follow it. Be punctual on the sports field tomorrow.

22. put your shoulders to the wheelA run fast

B talked a lotC worked hardD practised much

23. set high standardsA aim highB jump highC from a height

D pay a high price

24. reap the benefitsA winB make profitsC achieve muchD score good grades


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Situation: Kamala is teaching Norlia how to dye a skirt.

25. looking forward toA interested inB quite sure aboutC paying attention toD spending some time

26. Are you following me?A Are you behind me?

B Do you understand?

C Can you repeat what I said?D Are you doing what Im doing?

27. keep onA tryB stopC start

D continue


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Read the message below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Dear Fiona,

I have to rush off, so I did not get to talk to you. Anyway, lets go to theice-skating rink this evening.

I promise I will not make fun of(a) you if you fall. However, if skating is

not your cup of tea, (b) we can do something else. Do call me then and let me

know what you prefer. Anything you suggest suits me fine. (c) See you!

Kenny

28. make fun ofA laugh at

B look funnyC make me laughD have a lot of fun

29. not your cup of teaA not niceB not a good ideaC never done thatD not interested in that

30. suits me fineA Im feeling good

B I have no choiceC I like thatD do what you like


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Situation: Geetha is approaching Dollah about a commotion nearby.

Geetha : Hi, Dollah! Whats up? (a)

Dollah : I just got here myself. All I know is someone has passed out. (b)Geetha : Those people shouldnt be crowding around. The victim needs fresh air.

Dollah : Youre a member of the Red Crescent. Why dont you see if you can help?

Geetha : Ill have to get through the crowd. Hello, everybody! Make way, (c)

please!

31. Whats upA Who is over there?B Whats happening?C Where are you going?D Is there something up there?

32. passed out

A diedB faintedC got good resultsD met with an accident

33. Make wayA Let me passB Stand far away

C Do something usefulD Let us find a way to help


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Read the news report below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Klang, Mon: An accident occurred at Jalan King this morning when a van crashed into a truck.

Both drivers were not injured. However, they blamed each for the crash.

The van driver, Ali, said, The truck driver was too much. (a) After the crash, he wantedto fight with me.

Chee Keong defended himself by saying, I did not blame him for the crash. What made

me lose my cool (b) was his behaviour. He shouted at me.Ali denied doing that. He merely said that Chee Keong tried to find fault with (c) him so

that he did not have to accept the blame for the accident. Meanwhile, the police are investigating

the cause of the accident.

34. too muchA unreasonableB dishonest

C stupidD silly

35. lose my coolA become sadB become angryC feel worriedD feel embarrassed

36. find fault with

A explain toB prove toC frighten

D blame


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Situation: Esther and Iqbal are comparing their exam results.

37. flying coloursA poor gradesB good resultsC average marks

D very good grades

38. just round the cornerA very nearB announcedC being heldD over

39. learnt your lesson

A studied harderB paid more attentionC realised your mistakeD concentrated on your lessons


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Ivy and Aida are waiting at the taxi stand. They are getting very impatient.

Ivy groans, Weve been standing here for twenty minutes. If we dont get a taxi soon we

wont be on time. (a)Aida, the cheerful one, says, Dont worry so much. Lets keep our fingers crossed (b)

that a taxi will come by soon.

However, Ivy knows better than that. She looks at the other side of the road andcomments, Do you notice that there are more taxis on the other side of the road? It should be

easier to get one there.

Aida agrees, Youve got a point there. (c) Come on, lets cross the road.

40. wont be on timeA will be lateB will arrive punctually

C will still have a little timeD wont have much time left

41. keep our fingers crossedA waveB hopeC signalD imagine

42. Youve got a point there.

A Youre pointing in the wrong direction.B I dont understand your point.C We can try your idea.

D Youre right.


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Situation: Dhillons father is not happy with his results.

Father : You failed every subject! Im lost for words. (a)Dhillon : Im really sorry. I know you will look down on (b) me.

Father : No, I wont. But I just wish you would try harder or youll

get nowhere. (c)

Dhillon : I promise I will.

43. Im lost for words.A Im so shocked.B I dont understand.C I dont know what to say.D Im going to give you a good scolding.

44. look down on

A punishB get angry withC be disappointed withD have a low opinion of

45. get nowhereA not be allowed outB get into troubleC have problems

D not progress


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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. What I am going to say tonight concerns all of you. As thesaying goes, Health is wealth. (a) Im sure all of you agree with me. Health means being able

to do what we want, play games and lead an active life. We cannot compromise on our health.

(b) So, what do we do? Eat healthily and exercise regularly. To show you I practice what Ipreach, (c) I will organise a badminton game tonight. Anyone interested?

46. Health is wealthA Health sounds like wealth

B The ways to be healthyC Health is very importantD Eat, exercise and be healthy

47. cannot compromise our healthA cannot overeatB cannot exercise too much

C cannot have healthy habitsD must not neglect our health

48. practice what I preachA preach to meB preach and actC become a preacherD carry out what I say


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Situation: Zaituns father is asking her to help him plant some seeds.

49. take advantage ofA take seriouslyB make use ofC rememberD wait for

50. in the mood

A fitB freeC ready

D interested in

51. do you goodA help youB attract you

C benefit youD remind you


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Paul and his mother are in their garden. His mother is showing him how to plant papayaseeds. Paul is amazed that papaya trees are grown by using the seeds of the fruit.

His mother explains to him, Papaya trees grow very fast and well have papayas to eat in

no time. (a)Thats great. Should I cover the seeds? asked Paul.

Yes, you should. Well, were done. Today will always be close to my heart (b) because

we planted something together, son.Paul felt the same. He added quickly, Ill get the watering can. We can then call it a

day. (c)

52. in no timeA some time in the futureB after a period of timeC immediately

D very soon

53. close to my heartA a tiring dayB a fruitful dayC very painful for meD very important to me

54. call it a dayA stop work for today

B continue the next dayC finish the job later todayD do some more another day


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Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Situation: Meng Yew is asking Basri about a fight he had with his friend.

Meng Yew : What happened between the both of you?Basri : He jumped down my throat (a) when I tried to help him.

Meng Yew : What did you try to do?

Basri : Hes joining a story-telling contest. He asked for my opinion butwe didnt see eye to eye (b) on how he should tell the story.

Meng Yew : So he was angry you didnt like the way he wanted to do it.

Basri : Yes. He told me to mind my own business (c) and soon we

started fighting.

55. jumped down my throatA hit me

B scolded meC blamed meD held me by the throat

56. see eye to eyeA agreeB discussC have any ideaD meet often enough

57. mind my own businessA help him

B stop interferingC apologise to himD be careful of my manners


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Situation: Mark was trying to convince Leong to go after the ostrich again. They were visiting an

ostrich farm and both had set their eyes on a big striking ostrich.

Mark shouted, Lets go after it, Leong!

Leong shot the idea down (a) for he knew it was an impossible task. However, Mark was

sure they could catch the bird, this time around. He really wanted to see the ostrich up close.Leong was getting fed up. (b)

Seeing the look on Leongs face, Mark stopped insisting. Instead, he said Well think of

something. (c)

58. shot the idea downA agreed with the idea

B suggested using a gun to shootC said it was a foolish idea

59. fed upA tiredB angryC boredD impatient

60. Well think of something.A Well think of an idea.B Well have to think carefully.

C Well get more people to think.D We must do some serious thinking.


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Situation: Jefri and Adam are quarrelling.

Jefri : I wont listen to you anymore. What youre sayingdoesnt make sense. (a)

Adam : Of course, it does. You always think youre right and Im wrong.

Jefri : Oh, just get off my back! (b)

Adam : Suit yourself but dont come crying to me when your world falls apart. (c)

Jefri : I wont!

61. doesnt make senseA is a lieB is not logicalC is hurting me

D doesnt concern me

62. get off my back

A get out of the roomB dont touch my backC dont annoy meD stop talking

63. your world falls apartA something bad happensB you fall and hurt yourselfC your friends leave you

D your heart breaks


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64. out of your mindA crazy

B jokingC seriousD satisfied

65. gateway to a bright futureA have a good futureB predict a bright futureC means to do well in the futureD what kind of future

66. think before you leapA imagine what will happenB if you want, leap thenC think first before you leapD consider carefully before you carry out the action


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Situation: Siew Peng is at the library.

Siew Peng : Excuse me, Id like to apply for membership.

Librarian : Please fill in the application form.Siew Peng : Can I submit my application straight away? (a)

Librarian : Yes, but you cant borrow any books yet.

Siew Peng : I beg your pardon? (b)

Librarian : You cant borrow books yet because your application may be

turned down. (c)

67. straight awayA laterB by mailC immediately

D when I am away

68. I beg your pardon?

A Can I hear you?B Please speak louder.C Please repeat what you said.D Do you know what youre saying?

69. turned downA lostB delayedC rejected

D incomplete


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Good morning, students. Today, we bid farewell (a) to Puan Aminah who is retiring

today. She has been a pillar of strength (b) to her students. She has advised and guided us well.

We will always remember her favourite words Hard work is the key to success. (c) Thank you,Puan Aminah. We wish you all the best in the years to come.

70. bid farewellA leave now

B bring alongC say goodbyeD wave a hand

71. pillar of strength

A source of inspirationB good friendC relatedD a post

72. Hard work is the key to success.A Success is good for us.B We need to use a key.C To work hard, we must have success.D To be successful, we have to work hard.


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Situation: Gopal is at the youth club.

Gopal : Id like to find out (a) more about the treasure hunt.Secretary : You must fill in a form and pay RM10 to join.

Gopal : Kamal told me its free.

Secretary : Hes a member of the club but youre not.Gopal : Oh, I see. (b) When will the treasure hunt be held?

Secretary : We had planned it for 15 July but theres a chance (c) the

date will be changed.

73. find outA to talkB to know

C to informD to make changes

74. Oh, I seeA Thats not fair.B I understand now.C Im not interested then.D Ill then see him about this.

75. theres a chanceA its possible

B you will be toldC theres a requestD we have decided


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Situation: Wahid is annoyed with Yahya.

Wahid : What do you mean by saying Im selfish? Ive always shared

things with you.Yahya : Im sorry. I didnt know you would take it to heart. (a) I didnt

mean it. Its just that I was unhappy you wouldnt let me copy

your homework.Wahid : You know thats not right. Let me talk some sense into (b) you.

Well both get into trouble if I let you copy my work. Besides,

Ill be spoiling you, not helping you.

Yahya : I realise that. You know how I speak rubbish (c) sometimes.

76. take it to heartA be so selfish

B take it seriouslyC hear what I saidD scold me about it

77. talk some sense intoA talk quietly withB help you see reasonC discuss calmly withD express my feelings to

78. speak rubbishA try to be neatB talk nonsense

C say what I thinkD make a mess of my life


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Good morning, fellow members. First, I must start by explaining why the Hobby Club

has been so inactive lately. Yes, many of us have been under the weather(a) the last two months.

The flu virus has hit some of us. But now, we are much better. So, we should not take it too easy.(b) I suggest that we start making plans. We can do with (c) some interesting activities such as

visits and exhibitions. Any suggestions?

79. under the weather

A not feeling very wellB do not like this weatherC the weather is so warmD stayed in the sun too long

80. take it too easyA take medicineB solve the problem

C relax too muchD go to bed

81. can do withA needB can learnC must practiseD know how to do


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Situation: Kim Fong and her mother are shopping.

Kim Fong : Which lipstick colour is nicer?Mother : Let me see. I cant tell this from that. (a)

Kim Fong : This is slightly lighter and the colour is prettier.

Mother : Youre the one who is going to use it. To me, theyrelike two peas in a pod! (b)

Kim Fong : Ill settle for this one. (c)

82. tell this from thatA tell them apartB decide for youC make up my mind

D cant say I like this or that

83. like two peas in a podA very prettyB like vegetablesC just like any lipstickD exactly the same

84. settle forA consider

B chooseC wearD like


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Situation: Fairuz is caught by a prefect for being late.

Prefect : Youre late again, Fairuz!

Fairuz : My alarm clock didnt ring.Prefect : Youre just cooking up (a) an excuse.

Fairuz : You prefects are only good at catching latecomers.

Perfect : Youre going too far. (b) You know you make a habit of being late.Fairuz : Im sorry. Please dont punish me.

Prefect : I have to. You must learn to abide by (c) the rules.

85. cooking upA copyingB inventingC giving me

D believing in

86. going too farA living too far awayB being unreasonableC moving away from meD standing not close enough

87. abide byA memorise

B breakC obeyD study


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Situation: Dennis is calling Imran on the phone.

Dennis : May I speak to Imran, please?

Imran : Speaking. Youre not calling to snap at (a) me again, are you, Dennis?Dennis : No, I want to apologise to you about today. I was in the wrong.

Imran : Well, Ill let bygones be bygones, (b) since you admit your mistake.

Dennis : Thanks! The problem with me is I dont use my common sense. (c)

Imran : At least you know your weakness. Dont worry, were still friends.

88. snap atA say something loudlyB say something softly and gentlyC say something quickly in an angry wayD say something clearly and loudly

89. let bygones be bygones

A forgive and forgetB forgive but cannot forgetC remember the past

90. use my common senseA listenB have a brainC think logically

D do anything right


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From the options A, B, CandD, select the answer which is closest in meaning to the expression

underlined in the conversations.

Situation: Kamal and Azizah have just been made prefects.

Kamal : You look quite stern in your prefects uniform.

Azizah : Dont you poke fun at me! (a)

Kamal : Thats supposed to be a compliment. You look different from yourusual timid self and that helps when you need to discipline the students.

Azizah : I dont know. Theres a chance (b) nobody will listen to me.

Kamal : Youve been given the opportunity to lead and you must take up (c)

the challenge.

Azizah : I know. Ill do my best.

91. poke fun at

A joke withB laugh atC lie toD scold

92. Theres a chanceA Im sureB Hopefully

C Its unlikelyD Its possible

93. take upA acceptB tryC joinD fight.


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From the options A, B, CandD, select the answer which is closest in meaning to the expressionunderlined in the conversations.

Situation: The hockey coach has appointed Amran as the captain of the team.

Coach : How do you feel about being made captain?Amran : On top of the world! (a) Its a real honour.

Coach : Youll be assisting me quite a bit.

Amran : I hope I can carry out (b) my responsibilities well.Coach : I dont foresee any problems. After all, you get along with (c)

everyone in the team.

94. On top of the worldA Im a little surprised.B WonderfulC Proud!

D All right, I guess.

95. carry outA finishB learnC makeD perform

96. get along withA go out withB guide

C care forD have a good relationship with


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Situation: Ee Vian is asking her teacher for advice.

Ee Vian : Dad wants me to quit school to play squash. You know, likewhat our champion squash player, Ong Beng Hee, did. On the

other hand, Mum wants me to continue studying.

Im at a loss (a) as to what to do.Teacher : What do you really want to do?

Ee Vian : Play squash! If I dont make it (b), I will go back to my studies.

Teacher : Have a heart-to-heart (c) talk with your Mum.

Ee Vian : Do you think shell listen?Teacher : You wont know till youve tried.

97. Im at a loss

A I dont knowB I forgotC Help meD Advise me

98. make itA like itB succeedC have timeD practise

99. heart-to-heartA long

B frankC carefulD interesting


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Situation: Lina is telling her mother about a taking up a part-time job.







100. out of your mind

A creativeB sureC crazyD stupid

101. spinningA singingB learningC enjoyingD playing

102. blow his topA get very angry

B advise youC be unhappyD discourage you


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Situation: Mr and Mrs Vincent are in their garden.

Mrs Vincent : Im so fed up of(a) looking at that mountain of rubbish across

the road.

Mr Vincent : Its really an eyesore. (b)

Mrs Vincent : All our complaints to the authorities seem to

have fallen on deaf ears. (c)

103. fed up ofA worried aboutB tired ofC afraid of

D angry at

104. an eyesoreA bad for the eyesB an ugly sightC dangerous for the eyesD likely to cause eye diseases

105. have fallen on deaf earsA have gone to the wrong people

B have been misunderstoodC have been ignoredD have worsened the situation


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Situation: Nora and her mother are going to the market when they witness an accident.

Nora : Oh, my goodness! That van knocked down a man.Mother : Dont look, Nora. You know you cant stand (a) the sight of blood.

Nora : Lets get out of here right away. (b) I hope I wont dream about this

tonight.Mother : Just put it behind you (c) and you will be all right.

106. cant standA cant bearB worry aboutC feel bad atD avoid

107. right away

A and turn rightB and go far awayC as soon as we canD immediately

108. put it behind youA dont look behind youB forget about it

C close your eyesD walk behind me


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Situation: Kumar and Mark are at the viewing deck, at the top of the Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Kumar : I have never been so high up a building before.I cant believe the view. (a)

Mark : Ive been told one can even see the Straits of Melaka. How come

I cant spot it? (b)

Kumar : Its too misty and cloudy.

Mark : Oh, I see! (c)

112. I cant believe the viewA The view is incredible.B I dont believe the building is so high.C Theres nothing impressive about the view.

D I think Im dreaming.

113. spot itA see spotsB see itC see spots in itD there is a spot on the window

114. Oh, I see!A I know.

B Ill try harder.C I can see it now!D I understand now.


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Situation: It is drizzling and Mr and Mrs Chan are at a bus stop.

Mr Chan : The roof is leaking! Im getting all wet.

Mrs Chan : This bus stop is in a sorry state. (a)

Mr Chan : You can say that again! (b) Waiting here is not any differentthan standing in the open.

Mrs Chan : Lets run over to that building. Come on, (c) the rains getting

heavier.

115. a sorry stateA bad shapeB a poor location

C an uncompleted conditionD need of more space

116. You can say that againA What did you say?B I totally agree with you!C Please speak louder.D I dont understand.

117. Come on

A Are you coming?B Let us goC Hurry up

D Be careful


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Situation: Mano and Halim are staying in a resthouse.

Mano : This place is really old. This is the first time Im staying in a wooden

building.

Halim : Places like this give me the creeps. (a) They make me think of ghostsand stuff like that.

Mano : Dont talk rubbish! (b)

Halim : I really think I can hear some weird sounds.

Mano : Your imagination is running wild. (c) Im going to bed.

118. give me the creepsA remind me of home

B help me to relaxC make me scaredD bring back memories

119. Dont talk rubbish!A Youre too talkative!B Thats not true!C Youve got bad breath.D Stop saying foolish things!

120. Your imagination is running wild.A Youve got an over-active mind.B Youre not thinking.

C You are going crazy.D Youre too tired.


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Situation: Bee Ling is telling Pam about how she caught her flight.

Bee Ling : We nearly missed the flight! We were caught in a traffic jam but

luckily we got there just in the nick of time.(a)

Pam : You must have run all the way to the aeroplane.Bee Ling : That was exactly what we did. I had barely caught my breath

when the plane took off. (b)

Pam : How long was the flight?

Bee Ling : About three hours. I was so tired I slept all the way until theplane touched down. (c)

121. in the nick of time

A a little earlyB a little lateC just in timeD time to spare

122. took offA movedB startedC flewD switched on

123. touched downA moved slowly

B stoppedC landedD switched off


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Situation: Wong is buying an air ticket from a ticketing clerk.

Clerk : You must check in (a) at the MAS counter an hour before your flight.

Wong : I normally check in earlier to get a good seat. I also like to

take my time (b) to walk around the duty-free shops.Clerk : I can see that youre a seasoned traveller. (c)

Wong : Youre right.

124. check inA arriveB findC report

D register

125. take my timeA quicklyB slowlyC spend timeD wate some time to

126. seasoned travellerA a wise tourist

B a careful passengerC an experienced travelerD a person who travels every season


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Situation: Mr Lim has some good news for his wife.

Mr Lim : Youre not going to believe this! Ive been nominated for the

Best Salesman of the Year! We could win a trip for our family

to Australia.Mrs Lim : What? Stop kidding. (a)

Mr Lim : Its true! This is really something out of the blue. (b)

Mrs Lim : Lets tell the children. Theyll be over the moon. (c)

127. Stop kiddingA Stop being so childish.B Youre dreaming!

C I dont believe it.D Do you believe that?

128. out of the blueA unexpectedB incredibleC wonderfulD interesting

129. over the moon

A overjoyedB thankfulC satisfied

D shocked


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Situation: Guat Nee and Farah are talking on the telephone.

Guat Nee : Do you have anything lined up (a) for tomorrow?

Farah : What have you got in mind? (b)

Guat Nee : You said you were interested in going to the museum. Well,my parents are bringing me there tomorrow. Would you like

to come along? (c)

133. lined upA to line upB arrangedC meetings

D free time

134. What have you got in mind?A I dont mind telling you.B Have you got some problems?C What ideas do you have?D Why dont you guess?

135. come alongA come to ny house

B meet us thereC go with usD go by yourself


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Situation: Dinesh is telling his father about his intended trip to the zoo.

Dinesh : Im going to the zoo with some friends tomorrow.

Father : With your examination coming up, (a) I would rather you didnt.

Dinesh : Itll only be for half a day. Give me a break, (b) Dad.Father : All right. I know how fascinated you are with animals.

Dinesh : Thanks! Ill have a whale of a time! (c)

136. coming upA approachingB so long awayC taking place

D just over

137. Give me a breakA Do me a favourB Its not my faultC Give me permissionD Let me have a rest

138. a whale of a timeA fun watching a whale

B an enjoyable timeC lots of free timeD some time to relax


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Situation: Ginas father is explaining to her the procedure of applying for a driving licence.

Father : The first thing you should do is to enrol yourself in a driving school.

Gina : Theres one next to the market but Ive heard it charges a very high fee.

Father : Ill find you a reputable one. I dont you to be taken for a ride. (a)

Gina : Do I get to learn how to drive immediately?

Father : No, only after learning the road signs. You must pay heed to (b) that

because you will have to sit for a computerised test in addition to the

road test.Gina : Im so nervous. You know Ive got butter fingers. (c) What if I engage

the wrong gear?

139. taken for a rideA driven by somebodyB cheatedC in a hurry

D taken to far places

140. pay heed toA spend extra money onB work hard onC memorise allD pay full attention to

141. Ive got butter fingers

A I have soft handsB My fingers are weakC Im clumsyD I am timid


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Situation: Mohan and Paul are visiting a printing factory.

Mohan : The noise here is deafening.Paul : What do you expect with so many printing presses running at the

same time?

Mohan : I wonder how the workers put up with it. (a)

Paul : I suppose theyre used to it. Its beginning to get on my nerves. (b)

Mohan : What bothers me is the smell of ink.

Paul : I guess were both not cut out for(c) the printing line.

142. put up with itA listen toB forget about

C tolerateD control

143. get on my nervesA irritate meB make me sickC frighten meD disturb me

144. cut out for

A qualified forB suited forC prepared fro

D experienced in


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Situation: Heng and Johan are drawing charts.

Heng : Youre going to great lengths (a) drawing the pie chart.Johan : If I dont use a compass, I cant draw a perfect circle. You can do

better than that, Heng. Your bar chart is untidy.

Heng : I cant be bothered. (b) Its just homework and not a test.Johan : Shame on you (c) for saying that!

145. going to great lengthsA doing things the long wayB using too long linesC having a wonderful timeD putting in a lot of hard work

146. I cant be bothered

A Why are you so interested?B What does it matter to you?C I dont care about it.D Im not good at it.

147. Shame on youA You ought to be ashamedB Im ashamed of you

C What a pityD Dont feel ashamed


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Situation: Eileen and Julia are interpreting a chart.

Eileen : It beats me (a) why boys spend so much time playing video games.Julia : Theyve got nothing else better to do, (b) I guess.

Eileen : Girls prefer chatting with friends. I suppose that makes us more talkative.

Julia : Without a doubt! (c)

148. It beats meA I cant understandB Im surprisedC It frightens meD Ive never thought

149. Theyve got nothing else better to doA Theyre useless people

B Theyre too freeC Theyre very playfulD They havent any hobbies

150. Without a doubt!A DefinitelyB Maybe.C I dont think so.

D You may be right.


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Situation: Fauzi is telling Ganesh about his job interview.

Fauzi : I created such a bad impression that Im sure I wont get the job.Ganesh : Dont feel so bad.

Fauzi : Its easy for you to say that. Unlike you, I was not

born with a silver spoon in my mouth. (a)

Ganesh : Theres still a ray of hope (b) until your application is rejected.

Fauzi : I guess Ill have to stick to being a bus driver for now. Its a tough job

but beggars cant be choosers. (c)

151. born with a silver spoon in my mouthA born to work in a restaurantB born to have a good life

C born into a rich familyD born with a lot of luck

152. a ray of hopeA plenty of hopeB a wayC timeD a slim chance

153. beggars cant be choosers

A Im just a beggarB I have no choiceC I wont beg

D Its better than being a beggar


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Situation: Kim is talking about a job interview with her mother.

Kim : Im so nervous, Mum. Im at my wits end (a) over what to wear.Mother : A simple skirt and blouse will be suitable.

Kim : Im not confident about my chances. They probably want somebody

experienced with good academic qualifications. I mayfall short of the mark.(b)

Mother: Just give it a try. I heard that the company pays quite well.

Kim : Im not asking for the stars. (c) Ill be contented with a very low salary.

154. at my wits endA not wittyB do not have a witty idea

C have no more ideas to play withD so worried because I have run out of ideas

155. fall short of the markA slip and fallB be too shortC not have enough marksD not be up to the standard

156. asking for the stars.

A expecting any salaryB wanting to be a starC asking for something unreasonable

D asking how much salary to ask for


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Situation: Peggy and Indra have just finished watching a movie.

Peggy : Wasnt it wonderful the way the two girls remained friends

through thick and thin? (a)

Indra : If only that happens more often in real life. Finding a true friendnowadays is like looking for a needle in a haystack. (b)

Peggy : We would be a laughing stock(c) if we made the sacrifices the girls

make for each other.

Indra : Youre right. People would say were crazy. Our society is less caringnowadays.

157. through thick and thin

A all their livesB without fightingC whether they were poor or richD in spite of all kinds of difficulties

158. like looking for a needle in a haystackA harder than sewingB almost impossibleC quite commonD not popular

159. laughing stockA foolish peopleB laughing people

C funny peopleD an example for people


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Situation: Gopal is being scolded by his father.

Father : Stop mixing with that group of gangsters! We dont need a

black sheep (a) in the family.

Gopal : I wont be influenced by them.Father : Before you know it, you will have picked up their bad ways!

Youre playing with fire. (b)

Gopal : You dont trust me!

Father : Its they I do not trust. Theyre so cunning that youll beled by the nose (c) before you realise what is happening.

160. black sheep

A stupid personB troublesome personC person with bad luckD a person who brings disgrace

161. Youre playing with fireA Youre doing something dangerous.B Youre wasting your time.C Youll burn yourself.D Youre so childish!

162. led by the noseA punched in the nose

B leading the gangC following blindlyD beaten or killed


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Situation: Siti is telling Niza about a letter from their old classmate.

Siti : Something terrible has happened to Yati. She says I can tell you about

it but you must keep it to yourself. (a)

Niza : I will. I give you my word. (b)

Siti : Her parents are seeking a divorce.

Niza : Oh, poor Yati! She loves her parents so much. Her world must be all

topsy-turvy (c) now.

Siti : Yes. The worst thing is she has to choose the parent she wants to livewith.

163. keep it to yourself

A store it somewhereB discuss it with me onlyC not tell anyone the secretD not ask her any questions

164. I give you my wordA I promise.B I will write it down.C I can do it.D Ill tell you my secret.

165. topsy-turvyA sad mood

B bad temperC confused stateD dangerous situation


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Situation: Dennis and Nor are looking at a notice about job vacancies.

Nor : Lets try this company. They have so many vacancies that Im sure

there will be something suitable for us.

Dennis : Most of the jobs are for girls but we can apply to be handymen. Thatmeans doing small repairs and odd jobs.

Nor : Forget about it then. Unlike you, Im not a Jack of all trades. (a)

Dennis : It will be simple work. Youre not chickening out, (b) are you?

Nor : Far from it. (c) If you think you can handle it, so can I!

166. a Jack of all tradesA good at trading

B a smart boyC used to doing many jobs at one timeD a person who knows a bit of everything

167. chickening outA being fussy about somethingB complaining about the chickenC getting worried for the chickenD changing your mind because of fear

168. Far from itA Not at all.B Maybe.

C I dont knowD The place of work is too far


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Situation: Haliza and Li Li are looking through an entertainment magazine.

Haliza : This is interesting. Do you remember Shirley Baker?Li Li : She acted in many movies before she got married.

Haliza : Well, she is making a comeback. (a)

Li Li : I dont like her. Shes pretty but her dressing is always soout of date. (b)

Haliza : But shes a good actress. I think shes out of this world. (c)

169. making a comebackA coming back hereB going back to actingC turning her back on acting

D making a lot money

170. out of dateA uglyB plainC untidyD old-fashioned

171. out of this worldA strange

B famousC wonderfulD mysterious


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Situation: Dave has spilt ink on his homework.

Dave : Oh, no! Look what Ive done!Mother: Can you soak it up with a tissue?

Dave : No, its useless. I spent two hours writing the essay. All my effort

has gone down the drain. (a)

Mother: What a pity, son. When do you have to hand in (b) your homework?

Dave : Tomorrow. I guess Ill have to burn the midnight oil (c) now.

172. has gone down the drainA has been wastedB is not enoughC has gone wrong

D cannot be measured

173. hand inA doB finishC submitD correct

174. burn the midnight oilA sleep at midnight

B work lateC try harderD light the lamp


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Situation: Kit is comforting Nasir who accidentally burnt his photograph album.

Kit : I know the album meant a lot to you but try not to feel so bad.Nasir : I can kick myself. (a) I forgot I had kept the album in the box of

old papers.

Kit : I dont understand why you burnt the papers instead of dumping them.Open burning is an offence.

Nasir : I didnt know that. If I had, my album wouldnt be

reduced to ashes now. (b)

Kit : I guess its just not your day. (c)

175. I can kick myselfA I hurt myself.

B I blame myself.C Im really clumsy.D Im so angry with myself.

176. reduced to ashesA so dirtyB misplacedC torn and damagedD completely destroyed

177. its just not your dayA youre in a bad mood todayB youre not well today

C youll forget todayD its your unlucky day


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From the options A, B, CandD, select the answer which is closest inmeaning to the expression underlined in the conversations.

Situation: Din and Amir are having an argument.

Din : How could you have lost our tickets to the football match? Yourereally good for nothing. (a)

Amir : I know its my fault. Im very sorry.

Din : By hook or by crook, (b) you have to get me another ticket.Amir : But the tickets are all sold out! Where am I going to get you another

ticket?

Din : I dont care. Thats your problem! (c)

178. good for nothingA useless

B forgetfulC unreliableD careless

179. by hook or by crookA within a certain timeB whatever it takesC by admitting your mistakeD the way I see it

180. Thats your problem!A Thats how you make money.B Lets see how you deal with it.

C Thats not my concern.D You have a problem.


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Situation: Ali and Ravin are talking about their new classmate, Roy.

Ali : Roy is the thinnest boy in the whole class!Ravin : Dont laugh at him. He is as strong as an ox! (a)

Ali : How do you know that?

Ravin : I spotted him (b) lifting that big table to put it to the side.Ali : Well, well, dont judge a book by its cover, eh? (c)

181. as strong as an oxA very bigB toughC very strong

D very heavy

182. I spotted himA I saw himB I saw him in a spotC I heard himD I photographed him

183. dont judge a book by its coverA we wont know a person just by his appearance

B we wont know a books qualityC we wont understand straightawayD we will never know


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Situation: Mr Choo and Mr Lim are teachers and they are looking at a school bus.

Mr Lim : Look at that. The children are packed like sardines. (a)Mr Choo : We should make a complaint about this. We cannot let the

driver get away with it. (b)

Mr Lim : Youre right. We should bring it up (c) at the next staff meeting.

184. packed like sardinesA like fish in the seaB like tinned foodC very neatlyD crowded tightly together

185. get away with itA run away like that

B drive on the roadsC escape from somethingD be lost in something

186. bring it upA mention itB think about itC bring the bus here

D tell the driver off


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Situation: Jason sees Nathan in the school hall, looking very restless.

Jason : Whats the matter with you, walking to and fro (a) like this?Nathan: I am at a loss for words. (b) Beng is supposed to be here one hour

ago to practise for the play, but theres no sign of him.

Jason : I am sure he has a good reason for being late. Its unlike him to benot punctual. (c)

187. to and froA up and downB morning and nightC backwards and forwardsD in and out

188. I am at a loss for words

A I am so angry.B You would do the same.C Ive lost my voice.D I dont know what to say.

189. Its unlike him to be not punctualA He is usually late.B He is usually punctual.

C He cannot be trusted.D You should not be like him.


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Situation: Two teachers, Mr Gan and Mr Nadeson, are talking about a student.

Mr Gan : You know that lazy boy, Jack? I was asking for volunteers toserve drinks, and quick as a wink(a) he disappeared from the

meeting!

Mr Nadeson : I heard from his mother that he is always shaking legs (b) athome. Even she finds it hard to get him to help with anything.

Mr Gan : We must try to get him to turn up (c) to help in one of the duties

after school. We cannot be excusing him all the time.

190. quick as a winkA very noisilyB very quickly

C very shockinglyD very sadly

191. shaking legsA dancingB exercising his legsC shaking off the dustD not doing anything

192. turn up

A comeB changeC talk to us

D clean up


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Situation: Govind and Jeet are discussing where to have dinner.

Govind : Where are you going for dinner tonight? I have to look for somefood before my tuition class starts. Where can I get

a square meal (a) thats cheap?

Jeet : I know the place. I always go there when Im short of cash. (b)

There, I am assured of enough food for my big stomach!

Govind : All right, Ill come along with you. I feel I can eat like a horse (c) today.

193. a square mealA spicy foodB cheap meal

C food on a square plateD sufficient and satisfying food

194. Im short of cashA I have very little moneyB I have no moneyC I have only coinsD I am borrowing money

195. eat like a horse

A eat slowlyB eat in littleC eat a lot

D eat in the field


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Situation: Siti is telling Irene about her aunts funeral.

Irene : Hey, Im glad you are back in time for the netball match. Are youfeeling better now?

Siti : Well, it was with a heavy heart(a) that I left for my aunts funeral

and I am still feeling very sad. She was my favourite aunt.Irene : Think of it this way, you were lucky to have had such a nice aunt.

Not all of us are that lucky. Count your blessings. (b)

Siti : You are right, I will still have very good memories of her. Lets go in

now. Im dying for a drink. (c)

196. with a heavy heartA with a lot of memories

B with a sickly heartC with feelings of sadnessD with great reluctance

197. Count your blessings.A Think of all the bad memories.B Think of all she has done for you.C Think of all the nice people.D Think of all the good things in your life.

198. Im dying for a drinkA Im very hungry.B Im very weak.

C Im very thirsty.D Im very full.


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ANSWERS

CLOSEST IN MEANING


Situation: Saljits mother is talking to her about a friend.

Mother : Do you remember Miss Baswant?

Saljit : I think she used to come to our house when I was small.Mother : Yes, we got to know (a) each other when she worked in the

hair salon that I used to go to.

Saljit : She has not visited us for years.Mother : We lost touch (b) when she went to India.

Saljit : I wonder what has become of her. (c)Mother : Shes an actress in Bollywood now! I saw her picture in a

magazine.

1. got to knowA sawB talked toC liked aboutD made friends with

Answer: D

2. lost touch

A had a quarrelB stopped being friendsC lost each others address

D did not contact each other

Answer: D

3. what has become of herA why she went away

B who knows about herC when she will be backD what has happened to her

Answer: D


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Situation: Mee Chin is giving Tracy some notes.

Mee Chin : These are all the notes for this weeks lessons. I got my father tophotocopy a set for you.

Tracy : Since I broke my arm, you have been helping me with the notes.

I cant thank you enough. (a)

Mee Chin : Dont be silly. Thats what friends are for. (b)

Tracy : Ill repay this favour somehow. If you ever need my help in the

future, you know you can count on (c) me.

4. I cant thank you enoughA I wont thank you.B Ill thank you later.C Thank you so much.

D I dont know how to thank people.

Answer: C

5. Thats what friends are for.A Im a friendly person.B I want to be your friend.C We have been friends for so long.D Thats what friends are supposed to do.

Answer: D

6. count on

A informB depend onC work withD share with

Answer: B


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Dear Brenda,

I sent a soft toy to your house yesterday. Hope you havereceived it. Its one of my favourites. So, do take care of it.

I will let you in (a) on something. Dont tell anyone or Ill bea laughing stock(b). I have 500 such soft toy animals! They have cost my

parents a lot of money. Im proud of my collection and I reallytake the trouble (c) to keep them clean. If you want one for your sister,

Betty, do let me know.

Love,Ann

7. let you inA it is a secretB keep a secretC tell you a secret

D make it a secret

Answer: C

8. laughing stockA someone who is always laughingB someone who is treated as ridiculousC someone who likes to crack jokesD someone who is not taken seriously

Answer: B

9. take the trouble

A put in so much effortB face such problemsC find a better solution

D do such a stupid thing

Answer: A


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Situation: Zara and Hema are making Mothers Day gifts.

10. at wits endA forgotB worried aboutC run out of ideas

D didnt think about

Answer: C

11. born with a silver spoon in my mouthA born richB born lucky

C born cleverD born generous

Answer: A

12. cant wait

A have no timeB am afraidC am eager

D dislike

Answer: C


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Jenny is on the phone with Carol. She is telling Carol to meet her at the market.

Lets meet for breakfast today. We have not got together for ages. (a)

Carol replies, Sounds great. Since I have nothing better to do, (b) I will meetyou. But why the market? You know that I cant stand (c) the smell of fish and the sight

of chickens being slaughtered.

Jenny smiles and says, All right. Well meet somewhere else. How about Bern

Caf?Thats better. See you in an hour, shouts Carol.

13. for ages

A recentlyB regularlyC for a whileD for a long time

Answer: D

14. I have nothing better to doA I am freeB I need a breakC I am in the moodD I am not feeling well

Answer: A

15. cant standA am not interested in

B do not understandC find it boring toD cannot tolerate

Answer: D


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Situation: Kassim is repairing Mrs Bawanees refrigerator.

Kassim : There doesnt seem to be anything wrong; yet your fridge is notcold. I cant figure out (a) what the problem is.

Mrs Bawanee : What are you going to do now?

Kassim : Ill have to take it back and check all the parts. Itll take about

two weeks.Mrs Bawanee : I cant do without a fridge for two weeks! Im in two minds (b)

whether to have it repaired or to buy a new one.

Kassim : Why dont we loan you a fridge for the time being? (c)

Mrs Bawanee : Thats very kind of you!

16. figure outA check

B rememberC understandD inform you

Answer: C

17. Im in two mindsA Im worriedB I dont mindC Im undecided

D I want your advice

Answer: C

18. for the time beingA fornowB forlaterC as long as you likeD any period of time

Answer: A


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Situation: Peggy is complaining about the lift in their apartment block to her mother.

Peggy : Mum, do you know that the lift is out of order(a) again?

Mother: It was fine when I came back a few minutes ago. Well have to let the

building supervisor know so that he can see to it (b) quickly.Peggy : Ive already informed him.

Mother : Im thinking of selling this apartment and buying a house. Then we wont

have to face problems like this.

Peggy : Im behind you all the way! (c) Ive had enough of walking up ten flightsof steps!

19. out of order

A damagedB very dirtyC not workingD not switched on

Answer: C

20. see to itA settleB replaceC improve onD give attention to

Answer: D

21. Im behind you all the way!A I understand you.

B You have my fullest support.C Do you mean what you said?D You had better think carefully.

Answer: B


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Good morning, students. The school Sports Day is tomorrow. I know many of you have

put your shoulders to the wheel. (a) To these students, I say thank you.

Always set high standards (b) in whatever you do. Work hard and you will reap thebenefits. (c) Those who put in minimum work will achieve little too. I hope you take note of my

advice and follow it. Be punctual on the sports field tomorrow.

22. put your shoulders to the wheel

A run fastB talked a lotC worked hardD practised much

Answer: C

23. set high standardsA aim highB jump high

C from a heightD pay a high price

Answer: A

24. reap the benefitsA winB make profitsC achieve muchD score good grades

Answer: C


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Situation: Kamala is teaching Norlia how to dye a skirt.

25. looking forward toA interested inB quite sure aboutC paying attention toD spending some time

Answer: A

26. Are you following me?

A Are you behind me?

B Do you understand?C Can you repeat what I said?D Are you doing what Im doing?

Answer: B

27. keep onA tryB stop

C startD continue

Answer: D


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Read the message below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Dear Fiona,

I have to rush off, so I did not get to talk to you. Anyway, lets go to the

ice-skating rink this evening.I promise I will not make fun of(a) you if you fall. However, if skating is

not your cup of tea, (b) we can do something else. Do call me then and let me

know what you prefer. Anything you suggest suits me fine. (c) See you!

Kenny

28. make fun ofA laugh atB look funny

C make me laughD have a lot of fun

Answer: A

29. not your cup of teaA not niceB not a good ideaC never done thatD not interested in that

Answer: D

30. suits me fineA Im feeling goodB I have no choice

C I like thatD do what you like

Answer: C


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Situation: Geetha is approaching Dollah about a commotion nearby.

Geetha : Hi, Dollah! Whats up? (a)

Dollah : I just got here myself. All I know is someone has passed out. (b)Geetha : Those people shouldnt be crowding around. The victim needs fresh air.

Dollah : Youre a member of the Red Crescent. Why dont you see if you can help?

Geetha : Ill have to get through the crowd. Hello, everybody! Make way, (c)

please!

31. Whats upA Who is over there?B Whats happening?C Where are you going?D Is there something up there?

Answer: B

32. passed out

A diedB faintedC got good resultsD met with an accident

Answer: B

33. Make wayA Let me passB Stand far away

C Do something usefulD Let us find a way to help

Answer: A


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Read the news report below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Klang, Mon: An accident occurred at Jalan King this morning when a van crashed into a truck.

Both drivers were not injured. However, they blamed each for the crash.

The van driver, Ali, said, The truck driver was too much. (a) After the crash, he wantedto fight with me.

Chee Keong defended himself by saying, I did not blame him for the crash. What made

me lose my cool (b) was his behaviour. He shouted at me.Ali denied doing that. He merely said that Chee Keong tried to find fault with (c) him so

that he did not have to accept the blame for the accident. Meanwhile, the police are investigating

the cause of the accident.

34. too muchA unreasonableB dishonest

C stupidD silly

Answer: A

35. lose my coolA become sadB become angryC feel worriedD feel embarrassed

Answer: B

36. find fault with

A explain toB prove toC frighten

D blame

Answer: D


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Situation: Esther and Iqbal are comparing their exam results.

37. flying coloursA poor grades

B good resultsC average marks

D very good grades

Answer: D

38. just round the cornerA very nearB announcedC being held

D over

Answer: A

39. learnt your lessonA studied harderB paid more attentionC realised your mistakeD concentrated on your lessons

Answer: C


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Ivy and Aida are waiting at the taxi stand. They are getting very impatient.

Ivy groans, Weve been standing here for twenty minutes. If we dont get a taxi soon we

wont be on time. (a)Aida, the cheerful one, says, Dont worry so much. Lets keep our fingers crossed (b)

that a taxi will come by soon.

However, Ivy knows better than that. She looks at the other side of the road andcomments, Do you notice that there are more taxis on the other side of the road? It should be

easier to get one there.

Aida agrees, Youve got a point there. (c) Come on, lets cross the road.

40. wont be on timeA will be lateB will arrive punctually

C will still have a little timeD wont have much time left

Answer: A

41. keep our fingers crossedA waveB hopeC signalD imagine

Answer: B

42. Youve got a point there.

A Youre pointing in the wrong direction.B I dont understand your point.C We can try your idea.

D Youre right.

Answer: D


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Situation: Dhillons father is not happy with his results.

Father : You failed every subject! Im lost for words. (a)Dhillon : Im really sorry. I know you will look down on (b) me.

Father : No, I wont. But I just wish you would try harder or youll

get nowhere. (c)

Dhillon : I promise I will.

43. Im lost for words.A Im so shocked.B I dont understand.C I dont know what to say.D Im going to give you a good scolding.

Answer: C

44. look down on

A punishB get angry withC be disappointed withD have a low opinion of

Answer: D

45. get nowhereA not be allowed outB get into trouble

C have problemsD not progress

Answer: D


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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. What I am going to say tonight concerns all of you. As the

saying goes, Health is wealth. (a) Im sure all of you agree with me. Health means being able

to do what we want, play games and lead an active life. We cannot compromise on our health.(b) So, what do we do? Eat healthily and exercise regularly. To show you I practice what I

preach, (c) I will organise a badminton game tonight. Anyone interested?

46. Health is wealth

A Health sounds like wealthB The ways to be healthyC Health is very importantD Eat, exercise and be healthy

Answer: C

47. cannot compromise our healthA cannot overeatB cannot exercise too much

C cannot have healthy habitsD must not neglect our health

Answer: D

48. practice what I preachA preach to meB preach and actC become a preacherD carry out what I say

Answer: D


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Situation: Zaituns father is asking her to help him plant some seeds.

49. take advantage ofA take seriouslyB make use ofC remember

D wait for

Answer: B

50. in the moodA fitB free

C readyD interested in

Answer: D

51. do you goodA help you

B attract youC benefit youD remind you

Answer: C


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Paul and his mother are in their garden. His mother is showing him how to plant papaya

seeds. Paul is amazed that papaya trees are grown by using the seeds of the fruit.

His mother explains to him, Papaya trees grow very fast and well have papayas to eat inno time. (a)

Thats great. Should I cover the seeds? asked Paul.

Yes, you should. Well, were done. Today will always be close to my heart (b) becausewe planted something together, son.

Paul felt the same. He added quickly, Ill get the watering can. We can then call it a

day. (c)

52. in no timeA some time in the futureB after a period of time

C immediatelyD very soon

Answer: D

53. close to my heartA a tiring dayB a fruitful dayC very painful for meD very important to me

Answer: D

54. call it a day

A stop work for todayB continue the next dayC finish the job later today

D do some more another day

Answer: A


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Situation: Meng Yew is asking Basri about a fight he had with his friend.

Meng Yew : What happened between the both of you?Basri : He jumped down my throat (a) when I tried to help him.

Meng Yew : What did you try to do?

Basri : Hes joining a story-telling contest. He asked for my opinion butwe didnt see eye to eye (b) on how he should tell the story.

Meng Yew : So he was angry you didnt like the way he wanted to do it.

Basri : Yes. He told me to mind my own business (c) and soon we

started fighting.

55. jumped down my throatA hit me

B scolded meC blamed meD held me by the throat

Answer: B

56. see eye to eyeA agreeB discussC have any ideaD meet often enough

Answer: A

57. mind my own businessA help himB stop interfering

C apologise to himD be careful of my manners

Answer: B


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Situation: Mark was trying to convince Leong to go after the ostrich again. They were visiting an

ostrich farm and both had set their eyes on a big striking ostrich.

Mark shouted, Lets go after it, Leong!

Leong shot the idea down (a) for he knew it was an impossible task. However, Mark was

sure they could catch the bird, this time around. He really wanted to see the ostrich up close.Leong was getting fed up. (b)

Seeing the look on Leongs face, Mark stopped insisting. Instead, he said Well think of

something. (c)

58. shot the idea downA agreed with the idea

B suggested using a gun to shootC said it was a foolish idea

Answer: C

59. fed upA tiredB angryC boredD impatient

Answer: C

60. Well think of something.

A Well think of an idea.B Well have to think carefully.C Well get more people to think.

D We must do some serious thinking.

Answer: A


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Situation: Jefri and Adam are quarrelling.

Jefri : I wont listen to you anymore. What youre sayingdoesnt make sense. (a)

Adam : Of course, it does. You always think youre right and Im wrong.

Jefri : Oh, just get off my back! (b)

Adam : Suit yourself but dont come crying to me when your world falls apart. (c)

Jefri : I wont!

61. doesnt make senseA is a lieB is not logicalC is hurting me

D doesnt concern me

Answer: B

62. get off my backA get out of the roomB dont touch my backC dont annoy meD stop talking

Answer: C

63. your world falls apartA something bad happens

B you fall and hurt yourselfC your friends leave youD your heart breaks

Answer: A


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A crazyB jokingC seriousD satisfied

Answer: A

65. gateway to a bright futureA have a good futureB predict a bright future

C means to do well in the future

D what kind of future

Answer: C

66. think before you leapA imagine what will happenB if you want, leap thenC think first before you leapD consider carefully before you carry out the action

Answer: D


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Situation: Siew Peng is at the library.

Siew Peng : Excuse me, Id like to apply for membership.Librarian : Please fill in the application form.

Siew Peng : Can I submit my application straight away? (a)

Librarian : Yes, but you cant borrow any books yet.Siew Peng : I beg your pardon? (b)

Librarian : You cant borrow books yet because your application may be

turned down. (c)

67. straight awayA laterB by mail

C immediatelyD when I am away

Answer: C

68. I beg your pardon?A Can I hear you?B Please speak louder.C Please repeat what you said.D Do you know what youre saying?

Answer: C

69. turned down

A lostB delayedC rejected

D incomplete

Answer: C


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Good morning, students. Today, we bid farewell (a) to Puan Aminah who is retiringtoday. She has been a pillar of strength (b) to her students. She has advised and guided us well.

We will always remember her favourite words Hard work is the key to success. (c) Thank you,

Puan Aminah. We wish you all the best in the years to come.

70. bid farewellA leave nowB bring along

C say goodbyeD wave a hand

Answer: C

71. pillar of strength

A source of inspirationB good friendC relatedD a post

Answer: A

72. Hard work is the key to success.A Success is good for us.B We need to use a key.C To work hard, we must have success.D To be successful, we have to work hard.

Answer: D


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Situation: Gopal is at the youth club.

Gopal : Id like to find out (a) more about the treasure hunt.

Secretary : You must fill in a form and pay RM10 to join.

Gopal : Kamal told me its free.Secretary : Hes a member of the club but youre not.

Gopal : Oh, I see. (b) When will the treasure hunt be held?

Secretary : We had planned it for 15 July but theres a chance (c) the

date will be changed.

73. find outA to talk

B to knowC to informD to make changes

Answer: B

74. Oh, I seeA Thats not fair.B I understand now.C Im not interested then.D Ill then see him about this.

Answer: B

75. theres a chanceA its possibleB you will be told

C theres a requestD we have decided

Answer: A


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Situation: Wahid is annoyed with Yahya.

Wahid : What do you mean by saying Im selfish? Ive always sharedthings with you.

Yahya : Im sorry. I didnt know you would take it to heart. (a) I didnt

mean it. Its just that I was unhappy you wouldnt let me copyyour homework.

Wahid : You know thats not right. Let me talk some sense into (b) you.

Well both get into trouble if I let you copy my work. Besides,

Ill be spoiling you, not helping you.Yahya : I realise that. You know how I speak rubbish (c) sometimes.

76. take it to heart

A be so selfishB take it seriouslyC hear what I saidD scold me about it

Answer: B

77. talk some sense intoA talk quietly withB help you see reasonC discuss calmly withD express my feelings to

Answer: B

78. speak rubbishA try to be neat

B talk nonsenseC say what I thinkD make a mess of my life

Answer: B


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Situation: Kim Fong and her mother are shopping.

Kim Fong : Which lipstick colour is nicer?

Mother : Let me see. I cant tell this from that. (a)Kim Fong : This is slightly lighter and the colour is prettier.

Mother : Youre the one who is going to use it. To me, theyre

like two peas in a pod! (b)

Kim Fong : Ill settle for this one. (c)

82. tell this from thatA tell them apartB decide for youC make up my mindD cant say I like this or that

Answer: A

83. like two peas in a pod

A very prettyB like vegetablesC just like any lipstickD exactly the same

Answer: D

84. settle forA considerB choose

C wearD like

Answer: B


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Situation: Fairuz is caught by a prefect for being late.

Prefect : Youre late again, Fairuz!

Fairuz : My alarm clock didnt ring.Prefect : Youre just cooking up (a) an excuse.

Fairuz : You prefects are only good at catching latecomers.

Perfect : Youre going too far. (b) You know you make a habit of being late.Fairuz : Im sorry. Please dont punish me.

Prefect : I have to. You must learn to abide by (c) the rules.

85. cooking upA copyingB inventingC giving me

D believing in

Answer: B

86. going too farA living too far awayB being unreasonableC moving away from meD standing not close enough

Answer: B

87. abide byA memorise

B breakC obeyD study

Answer: C


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Situation: Dennis is calling Imran on the phone.

Dennis : May I speak to Imran, please?Imran : Speaking. Youre not calling to snap at (a) me again, are you, Dennis?

Dennis : No, I want to apologise to you about today. I was in the wrong.

Imran : Well, Ill let bygones be bygones, (b) since you admit your mistake.Dennis : Thanks! The problem with me is I dont use my common sense. (c)

Imran : At least you know your weakness. Dont worry, were still friends.

88. snap atA say something loudlyB say something softly and gentlyC say something quickly in an angry way

D say something clearly and loudly

Answer: D

89. let bygones be bygonesA forgive and forgetB forgive but cannot forgetC remember the past

Answer: A

90. use my common senseA listenB have a brain

C think logicallyD do anything right

Answer: C


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Situation: Kamal and Azizah have just been made prefects.

Kamal : You look quite stern in your prefects uniform.

Azizah : Dont you poke fun at me! (a)

Kamal : Thats supposed to be a compliment. You look different from yourusual timid self and that helps when you need to discipline the students.

Azizah : I dont know. Theres a chance (b) nobody will listen to me.

Kamal : Youve been given the opportunity to lead and you must take up (c)

the challenge.

Azizah : I know. Ill do my best.

91. poke fun at

A joke withB laugh atC lie toD scold

Answer: B

92. Theres a chanceA Im sureB Hopefully

C Its unlikelyD Its possible

Answer: D

93. take upA acceptB tryC joinD fight.

Answer: A


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Situation: The hockey coach has appointed Amran as the captain of the team.

Coach : How do you feel about being made captain?Amran : On top of the world! (a) Its a real honour.

Coach : Youll be assisting me quite a bit.

Amran : I hope I can carry out (b) my responsibilities well.Coach : I dont foresee any problems. After all, you get along with (c)

everyone in the team.

94. On top of the worldA Im a little surprised.B WonderfulC Proud!

D All right, I guess.

Answer: B

95. carry outA finishB learnC makeD perform

Answer: D

96. get along withA go out with

B guideC care forD have a good relationship with

Answer: D


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Situation: Ee Vian is asking her teacher for advice.







97. Im at a loss

A I dont knowB I forgotC Help meD Advise me

Answer: A

98. make itA like itB succeedC have timeD practise

Answer: B

99. heart-to-heartA long

B frankC carefulD interesting

Answer: B


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Situation: Lina is telling her mother about a taking up a part-time job.








A creativeB sureC crazyD stupid

Answer: C

101. spinningA singingB learningC enjoyingD playing

Answer: D

102. blow his topA get very angry

B advise youC be unhappyD discourage you

Answer: A


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Situation: Mr and Mrs Vincent are in their garden.

Mrs Vincent : Im so fed up of(a) looking at that mountain of rubbish across

the road.

Mr Vincent : Its really an eyesore. (b)

Mrs Vincent : All our complaints to the authorities seem to

have fallen on deaf ears. (c)

103. fed up ofA worried aboutB tired ofC afraid of

D angry at

Answer: B

104. an eyesoreA bad for the eyesB an ugly sightC dangerous for the eyesD likely to cause eye diseases

Answer: B

105. have fallen on deaf earsA have gone to the wrong people

B have been misunderstoodC have been ignoredD have worsened the situation

Answer: C


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Situation: Nora and her mother are going to the market when they witness an accident.

Nora : Oh, my goodness! That van knocked down a man.Mother : Dont look, Nora. You know you cant stand (a) the sight of blood.

Nora : Lets get out of here right away. (b) I hope I wont dream about this

tonight.Mother : Just put it behind you (c) and you will be all right.

106. cant standA cant bearB worry aboutC feel bad atD avoid

Answer: A

107. right away

A and turn rightB and go far awayC as soon as we canD immediately

Answer: D

108. put it behind youA dont look behind youB forget about it

C close your eyesD walk behind me

Answer: B


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