51. It is usual nowadays to blow one's own _______ to impress others.
A. Drum
B. Band
C. Horn
D. Trumpet
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Correct Answer: [D] Trumpet
52. His observations were 'beside the point' means that his observations were
A. Not relevant
B. Not heard by others
C. Written in point form
D. Written beside points
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Correct Answer: [A] Not relevant
53. A fly-by-night company
A. Is interested only in making quick profits
B. Operates from no fixed place
C. Operates only at night
D. Sends cargo by plane only
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Correct Answer: [A] Is interested only in making quick profits
54. In the time of danger, we should try to take the bull by the horns means in the time of danger we should try to ______ .
A. Overcome it
B. Control ourselves
C. Surmount it
D. Face the situation boldly
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Correct Answer: [D] Face the situation boldly
55. Poles apart
A. Totally different in views
B. Very difficult
C. Very distant
D. Separate
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Correct Answer: [A] Totally different in views
56. The belief in witchcraft is losing ground.
A. Becoming powerful
B. Losing principle
C. Becoming less acceptable
D. Becoming popular
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Correct Answer: [C] Becoming less acceptable
57. The news came like a bolt from the blue.
A. Sudden and unexpected RI
B. Shock
C. Windfall
D. Thunderbolt
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Correct Answer: [A] Sudden and unexpected RI
58. 'At daggers drawn' means
A. Acquainted
B. Unknown
C. Friendly
D. On bad terms with
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Correct Answer: [D] On bad terms with
59. 'Puts one in mind' means
A. Reminds
B. Received
C. Resolved
D. Decided
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Correct Answer: [A] Reminds
60. He is such a good Samaritan. It means
A. Someone who tries to help people
B. He is a bad man
C. He is very clever
D. He is a fool
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Correct Answer: [A] Someone who tries to help people
