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1.

  The criminal tried to throw off the scent by walking through the river, but the police dog was still able to track him down.
               
    (A) to cause someone to become lost  
(B) to confuse someone who is pursuing
    (C) to reveal a secret agenda  
    (D) to attract someone's attention  
               
2.   After several months of sobriety, John fell off the wagon and started drinking again.
               
    (A) to fail in one's attempts to reach a goal  
(B) to fall from a physical wagon
    (C) to take up a bad habit again after quitting  
    (D) to experience sudden success after a period of struggle  
               
3.   In order to come up with a truly innovative solution, sometimes it's necessary to think outside the box.
               
    (A) follow the established rules  
(B) stay within a set of predetermined limitations
    (C) think creatively and unconventionally  
    (D) stick to the conventional way of doing things  
               
4.   After a long day of work, Sarah likes to let her hair down and relax with a good book.
               
    (A) let loose and relax  
(B) get a haircut
    (C) put in more effort  
    (D) dress up and be formal  
               
5.   When things go wrong, some people try to pass the buck rather than taking responsibility.
               
    (A) accept blame  
(B) blame others
    (C) avoid responsibility  
    (D) share the credit  
               
6.   Elton is so commitment-phobic that he can never settle down with one person for long.
               
    (A) fear of making decisions  
    (B) fear of public speaking
    (C) fear of social situations  
    (D) fear of commitment  
         

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

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