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  Despite all the setbacks and challenges, we need to keep pushing forward and remember that it's not over until the fat lady sings.
               
    (A) everything will be fine soon  
(B) don't give up hope until the very end
    (C) things are hopeless  
    (D) the situation is already resolved  
               
2.   I have a feeling that something is not right with this deal. Something smells fishy.
               
    (A) There's something suspicious going on.  
(B) The room has a bad odor.
    (C) The food tastes delicious.  
    (D) The flowers smell nice.  
               
3.   After failing twice, she finally passed her driving test on the third attempt. Third time's a charm.
               
    (A) The third time something is attempted, it is likely to be successful.  
(B) The third time something is attempted, it is likely to fail.
    (C) The third time something is attempted, it is a requirement.  
    (D) The third time something is attempted, it is irrelevant.  
               
4.   He lost his train of thought while giving the presentation and struggled to get back on track.
               
    (A) a set of railway tracks  
(B) a mode of transportation
    (C) a physical exercise routine  
    (D) a person's sequence of connected ideas or thoughts  
               
5.   He said, "Over my dead body will you take my favorite chair away from me !"
               
    (A) He will not allow it to happen under any circumstances.  
(B) He is willing to negotiate.
    (C) He is open to suggestions.  
    (D) He is feeling unwell.  
               
6.   I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt, but it was easily cleaned and no harm was done.
               
    (A) the situation has worsened  
    (B) serious damage or injury has occurred
    (C) the situation is irreversible  
    (D) no damage or negative consequence has resulted  
         

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    Answers : 1B   2A   3A   4D   5A   6D  
       
 
 

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