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Q2. Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his (crocodile tears) after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension.

1. This means that Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions.
2. This means that Lucas display of sorrow was insincere.
3. This means that Lucas was afraid of the principal.
4. This means that Lucas was afraid of the new kid.

Q3. He made a swift ______ from his illness.

1. repair
2. survival
3. relief
4. recovery

Q4. Someone might say "each to their own" when they see or hear about something that they think is

1. completely normal
2. probably stolen
3. a bit strange

Q5. Where the pilot finally managed to land _______.

1. is not known
2. nobody knows;
3. we don’t know
4. nobody knew

Q6. A: Did Arsenal beat Galatasaray in the final? B: ______.

1. Yes, Arsenal was beaten by Galatasaray in the final.
2. Yes, Galatasaray beat Arsenal in the final.
3. No, Galatasaray was beaten by Arsenal
4. No, Arsenal was beaten by Galatasaray in the final.

Q7. When Jenny started working at the hospital, she rocked the boat by

1. saying how well it was run
2. questioning the way things were done
3. doing her job quietly and not saying much

Q8. I'd better make hay while the sun shines and do some work on my book

1. while I have a bit of free time
2. despite having so much else to do
3. even though I don't feel like writing

Q9. When you see eye to eye with someone,

1. you look extremely similar to someone
2. you agree with someone completely
3. you are glad to see this person

Q10. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** Shakespeare is sometimes called the BARD-of-the middle age.

1. poet
2. writer
3. poem
4. banner
5. song