We need something to keep the children OCCUPIED. They do nothing all day. A. free B. successful C. busy D. accomplished

She said I was the best boss she had ever had. It was obvious that she was BUTTERING ME UP. I wonder what she wants. A. pleasing me dishonestly B. terrifying me C. getting on my nerves D. praising me sincerely

Our pianist had fallen ill, and then, AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR, when we thought we'd have to cancel the performance, Jill offered to replace him. A. at midnight B. at the first moment C. at the last moment D. at the end

At the opening of the new hotel, the champagne WAS ON THE HOUSE. A. was given free B. was served well C. was out of reach D. needed paying for

Peter is trying to get to sleep, so if you wake him up he will FLY OFF THE HANDLE. A. continue sleeping B. want to fly C. become angry D. keep calm

One of the best things about robots is their ability to do jobs that would be just DANGEROUSfor people. A. risky B. safe C. difficult D. active

After two months’ hospitalization for Coronavirus, she was just SKIN AND BONE. A. hard B. quite poor C. rather thin D. very fat

After months of FRUITLESS negotiations with team owners, the city withdrew its offer to build a new stadium. A. profitable B. futile C. purposeful D. useless

The city’s infrastructure system is in poor condition and needs to be UPGRADED. A. improved B. repaired C. examined D. deteriorated

I find playing sport an EXCITING way to exercise. A. boring B. normal C. regular D. interesting

The Supreme Courts’ ruling should decide this matter ONCE AND FOR ALL. A. forever B. at once C. temporarily D. in the end

Doing things right means being RESPECTFUL, careful, judicious, kind and caring. A. offensive B. obedient C. courteous D. civil

Many clinics are seriously OVERCROWDED, leading to delays for patients. A. infrequent B. empty C. untidy D. congested