Основы теории английского языка. Листунова Е.И. - 42 стр.

      2. Stop ... about the bush, James! Just tell me exactly what the
problem is.
      a rushing      b hiding              c beating       d moving
      3. I usually buy my clothes ... It’s cheaper than going to a dress-
maker.
      a off the peg b on the house         c in public d on the shelf
      4. David’s leaving on Friday. I suggest we all ... and get him a
going-away present.
      a dish out     b chi p in c pass the buck            d pay on the nail
      5. The sky got very dark and soon it began to ... down.
      a roar         b bath         c bucket               d pouring
      6. My father ... when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
      a hit the roof b saw pink c made my                  d brought
                     elephants       blood boil            the house down
      7. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay
through the ... for it.
      a teeth        b back of      c nose                 d arm
                     your head
      8. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ...
      a mouth        b leg          c neck                 d teeth
      9. Because the owner wanted a quick sale, the house went for ...
— only £30 000.
      a loose change         b a song      c a loaf of bread        d a smile
    10. You didn’t think I was being serious, did you, Brian! It was a
joke! I was pulling your ... that’s all!
      a thumb        b hair         c toe                  d leg
    11. The accident was caused by a taxi driver ... the traffic lights.
      a rushing      b missing c jumping                   d beating
    12. Lend me £20, please, John. I’m ... at the moment.
      a broke        b down the drain ñ stuck up d a bit thick
    13. She would do anything for her youngest son. He was the ... of
her eye.
      a plum         b centre       c star                 d apple
    14. I always get. ... in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
      a worms        b butterflies c crabs                 d hedgehogs
    15. Those second-hand Walkmans are selling like ... If you want
one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.
      a shooting stars b fresh bread c hot cakes           d wildcats


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