We talked _______ Carlo's plan to install an air conditioner in the room, but we couldn't reach a decision.. Before I accepted the new job offer, I talked the matter _______ with my wife[r]
Trang 1A Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
sentence below Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number
1 I think that you should remove the last two sentences in the paragraph
2 If you don't hurry in completing your schoolwork, you'll do a better job
3 How are you succeeding in your new job?
A getting on with B making a difference to C picking out D get up
4 I don't like to go to the movies alone
5 Do you have a moment to try to find my keys with me?
6 The child said that she didn't break the window deliberately
A on purpose B all day long C making a difference D sooner or later
7 Did you go on a date with your new girlfriend again today?
A get along with B stand up C go out with D make a difference
8 It's cold outside; you'd better place a sweater on yourself
9 Fortunately, Marie is associating well with her new co-workers
A calling on B talking over C getting along with D looking for
10 Don't sit on the dirty ground like that; rise right now!
11 Ann picked out a good book to give to her brother as a graduation gift.
12 Johnny, if you want me to buy you a toy, then pick one _ now
13 There's no need to hurry doing those exercises _ your time
14 William never works rapidly He always takes his _ in everything that he does
15 We talked _ Carlo's plan to install an air conditioner in the room, but we couldn't reach a decision
16 Before I accepted the new job offer, I talked the matter _ with my wife
17 If you are tired, why don't you lie _ for an hour or so?
18 The doctor says that Grace must lie _ and rest for a short time every afternoon
19 When the president entered the room, everyone stood _
20 Suzy, stop rolling around on the floor; get now
21 We sat _ on the park bench and watched the children play
22 There aren't any more chairs, but you can take a seat on the floor
23 I've been working on my income tax forms all day _ I've hardly had time to eat
24 It's been raining _ week long We haven't seen the sun since last Monday
25 Francis translated that French novel _ himself No one helped him
26 Paula likes to walk through the woods _ herself, but her brother prefers to walk with a companion
27 Do you think that she didn't come to the meeting _ purpose?
28 It was no accident that he broke my glasses He did it _ purpose
Trang 229 Terry isn't getting along _ her new roommate; they argue constantly
30 How are you getting _ your studies?
31 It makes a big _ to me whether he likes the food I serve
32 Does it _ any difference to you where we go for dinner?
33 No, it doesn't make _
A any difference B some different C any different D any same
35 Students, _ your books and open them to page twelve
36 Did you take Sue last night?
37 No, she couldn't go with me
38 Remember to your shoes before entering the temple
39 He took my wet boots and made me sit by the fire
40 I've decided to take a few days next week
41 The show was taken because of poor audience figures
42 The hairdresser asked me how much she should _
43 The explosion nearly took his arm _
44 There's no rush—take your _
45 You'll find it helpful to talk things _ with a friend
46 They talked the proposal and decided to give it their approval
47 He did it , knowing it would annoy her
48 She has never really well with her sister
49 Are you getting well with your colleagues at work
50 We get _ with fine each other
B Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only
Jean: Hi, Pete Did you come ?
Pete: Yes, Sarah wasn't able to come She's at the dentist's office
Jean: Oh? Why is that?
Pete: The dentist has to one of her teeth She has been complaining of pain _week _ Jean: That's too bad Well, I'm glad you're early
Pete: Why? I didn't come early
Jean: I know, but now we have time to that important matter about the new employee Pete: You mean the employee who's not her co-workers?
Jean: Exactly But please, take off your coat first and _ on the couch
Pete: Thanks