1 . —Jane really cares what others say about her.
—No wonder she is always ________.

A．letting the cat out of the bag	B．walking on egg
C．like a cat on hot bricks	D．more brave than wise

2 . ----Mum, we’ve searched at least 5 stores, but still cannot find one that suits my taste.
----Be patient, dear. ____________ .

A．The best fish swim near the bottom.	B．One’s meat is another man’s poison.
C．A bad workman always blames his tool.	D．The lion is not so fierce as he is painted.

3 . —John has just been promoted to general manager of our company.
—_______. He is always devoted to his work.

A．A little bird told me.	B．Mind your own business.
C．Good for him.	D．There’s no way to tell.

4 . Dave was a ________. Because of his misconduct in class, the whole class had to stay after school.

A．wet blanket	B．leading light
C．black sheep	D．dark horse

5 . —I had a quarrel with my seatmate yesterday. It is my fault so I feel very guilty.
—She is just over there. ________. Go and apologize to her.

A．It is up to you	B．Believe it or not
C．To tell the truth	D．You know the drill

6 . —Did you take sides when Mom and Dad were arguing again?
—No. I’ve learned that it’s best _______ until it blows over.

A．to call it a day	B．to pull their legs
C．to sit on the fence	D．to wash my hands off

7 . —— _________that students are interested in should be encouraged.
—— _________. Sometimes we should make it clear what is not allowed.

A．Anything; I can’t agree more	B．Nothing; That’s for sure
C．Not all; I can’t agree	D．Not everything; Exactly

8 . —You won't believe it, Tom. I was chosen as an exchange student to China.
—Congratulations! ________.

A．That's something	B．That's all right
C．You got it	D．You did a good job

9 . —I heard that your wife spent all afternoon yesterday cooking a special dinner for your wedding anniversary.
—Actually she was really ________ when I came home three hours late.

A．on cloud nine	B．over the moon
C．green with envy	D．hot under the collar

10 . —I’ve seen something, and I’m not saying there’s anything wrong about it, but I’d feel uncomfortable if I kept it to myself.
—________.

A．It’s a piece of cake	B．Don’t pull my leg
C．You have green fingers	D．I’m all ears