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What does "down in the dumps" mean?

  1. a) Feeling joyous and elated
  2. b) Feeling sad or depressed
  3. c) Engaging in physical exercise or activity
  4. d) Planning a social gathering or party

Feeling sad or depressed

100

He’s the one which has the blue tie on.

He’s the one WHO/THAT has the blue tie on.

100
  1. How many countries are there in the world?
    A. 165
    B. 180
    C. 195
    D. 250

Answer: C. 195

100

The sales team _____ a very successful time at the exhibition.

A) spent B)passed C)had D) made

had

200

What does draw a blank mean?

  1. a) To create a detailed drawing or illustration
  2. b) To win a game or competition by chance
  3. c) To fail to remember or recall something
  4. d) To successfully complete a task or assignment

To fail to remember or recall something

200

 Could you tell me how can I get in touch with Mr. Yamamoto?


Could you tell me how I CAN get in touch with Mr. Yamamoto?


200

What is the most visited country in the world?
A. France
B. United States
C. China
D. Spain
 

France

200

There was a time when the _____ person could not afford a mobile phone. 

A)usual B)normal C) regular D)ordinary

ordinary

300
  1. a) Imitating someone else's behavior or style
  2. b) Treating others with kindness and respect
  3. c) Winning or achieving something honestly and without cheating
  4. d) Participating in a community or group event

Winning or achieving something honestly

300

A friend of us is going to pick us up at the airport

A friend of OURS is going to pick us up at the airport

300

Which US city is known as the "Windy City"?
A. New York City
B. Los Angeles
C. Chicago
D. Miami
 

Chicago

300

The burglars made _____ with quite a few white goods.

A) by B)on C)off D)on

off

white goods = large electrical goods such as fridges or microwaves or washing machines

400
  1. the act of eating healthy foods that promote brain function and alertness.
  2.  the act of planning meals and making a shopping list to ensure a varied and well-balanced diet.
  3.  the act of supporting someone with an eating disorder 
  4.  an idea or issue that is worth seriously thinking about or considering

an idea or issue that is worth seriously thinking about or considering

400

 I’ve asked everyone to help me with my college admissions essay.  Even I asked someone I met on the bus.

 I’ve asked everyone to help me with my college admissions essay.  I EVEN asked someone I met on the bus.

400

What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Brain
C. Heart
D. Skin
 

Skin

400

Ignorance never ceases to _____ me.

A)daze B)baffle C)elude D)defy

baffle

500
  1.  to interrupt an activity.
  2.  to act cautiously.
  3.  to start to carry out a particular project in a thorough and determined way.
  4.  to do something with as much speed and power as possible

do smth with as much speed and power as possible

500

He says that he’s been really tired since several weeks ago

He says that he's been really tired for the last several weeks. 

500

Which country is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon"?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Tibet
D. Mongolia
 

Bhutan

500

Vivid recollections will never _____ with age. 

A)fade B)dissolve C)disintegrate D) pale

fade