1. Apart from one or two ______ of brilliance from Owen, England put on a rather poor performance.
A. flashes B. spells C. storms D. strokes
2. The police believe Morgan strangled his girlfriend in a ______ of jealousy.
A. burst B. fit C. flash D. spell
3. Normally, when he was late, he gave a pathetic excuse, but not this time, what he said had a ______ of truth about it.
A. figment B. glimmer C. ring D. shred
4. Having gained a ______ victory in the general elections, they proceeded with their ambitious programme.
A. galloping B. staunch C. landslide D. close-up
5. We can’t buy it. We have already $400 ______ at the bank. We would run up huge debts.
A. overspent B. overtaken C. overdrawn D. overdone
6. It is hoped that this meeting will pave the way for ______ peace.
A. long-lasting B. long-running C. long-standing D. long-winded
7. Naturally, her parents were thrilled to ______ when they found out she had passed the exam with an.
A. shreds B. heaven C. goodness D. bits
1. A
2. B
3, C
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. D
1. A. flashes
=> Giải thích :flash of brilliance: phút tỏa sáng
2. B. fit
=> Giải thích :in a fit of jealousy: trong một phút ghen tuông
3. C. ring
=> Giải thích:have a ring of truth about sth: có thể đúng với sự thật
4. C. landslide
=> Giải thích :landslide victory: chiến thắng sát nút
5. C. overdrawn
Giải thích :overdrawn: thấu chi
6.A. long-lasting
=> Giải thích :long-lasting peace/effect: hòa bình/ảnh hưởng lâu dài
7. D. bits
=> Giải thích: thrilled to bits: vô cùng vui sướng