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Choose the answers from the options A to D which are closest in meaning to the expressions underlined.
Rudd He started it by calling me names. I tried to keep my head but he wouldn't stop.
Freddy Everyone knows he is always spoiling for a fight.
Rudd He landed a blow on my chest and before I could recover from the shock he punched me in the face.
Freddy Were you badly hurt ?
Rudd No. Luckily he missed my nose or I could have ended up in hospital. Do you think I should gather some friends and give him a taste of his own medicine ?
Freddy That would only make things worse. Since you have already reported the incident to the head master, let him handle it.
   
       
1.   keep my head  
    A defend myself  
    B walk away  
    C explain  
    D

remain calm

 
         
2.   spoiling for  
    A avoiding  
    B

eager for

 
    C winning  
    D insult people before  
         
3.   give him a taste of his own medicine  
    A

do the same thing to him

    B force him to take medicine
    C offer him some food  
    D speak to his parents  
         

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    Answers : 1D    2B    3A
 
     
 
 

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