21. To end in smoke __?

A. To make completely understand
B. To ruin oneself
C. To excite great applause
D. To overcome someone

22. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to “die in harness”.

A. die on a horse back
B. die in the battlefield
C. die while still working
D. die with honour

23. I met him after a long time, but he gave me “the cold shoulder”.

A. scolded me
B. insulted me
C. abused me
D. ignored me

24. “Hornet’s nest” means:_?

A. A bee’s house
B. A violent situation
C. A good situation
D. A dangerous place

25. “Basket case” _?

A. An area of vulnerability
B. Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster
C. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

26. “Ace in the hole” means __?

A. A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
B. A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
C. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
D. Without any hesitation; instantly

27. “An arm and a leg” means _?

A. Full throttle; at maximum speed
B. Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money
C. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money
D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

28. He “passed himself off” as a noble man.

A. Was regarded as
B. Pretended to be
C. Was thought to be
D. Was looked upon

29. “At the drop of the hat” means____________?

A. As soon as it was spoken
B. Done easily, without any preparation
C. Done in an instant
D. After something is done

30. “A hot potato” means _?

A. The one tiny drawback that ruins it
B. To go to bed to sleep
C. To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor
D. A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with