5. David’s leaving on Friday, I suggest we all … and get him a going-away present. $1 each should do
A dish out B chip in C pass the bucket D pay on the nail
6. Many people who are paid below legal minimum are frightened to complain in case they are … as trouble-makers
A slandered B branded C called D imprinted
7. I don’t like turning down work, but I’ll have to, I’m afraid. I’ve got far too much … at the moment
A up my sleeve B on my plate C on my mind D in effect
8. He has had a … on his shoulder ever since he didn't get the promotion he was expecting.
A weight B chip C knock D dent
9. We should give Robert a rise. He’s very efficient and never puts a … wrong
A leg B foot C step D hand
10. “If you implement this scheme, we shall have no choice but to go on strike” – “…….., we must implement the scheme”
A be that as it may
B may that be as it is
C though it be thus
D while that be so
11. Yehudl said he found learning languages as easy as …. He had a gift for it.
A sliding off a branch
B falling off a log
C diving off a climb
D branching off a bough
12. George wouldn’t admit he was in love with Linda, but the sparkle in his eye spoke … for the fact.