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C. admire
D. disagree
12.
“
To keep one’s nose to the grindstone
”
is the same meaning with ________.(
)
A. to continue working hard
B. to do something very carefully
C. to look for something small
D. to feel very tired
13.
“
Show no surprise or concern about something unusual that happens
”
is synonymous to ________.(
)
A. cast your eye over
B. keep an eye out for
C. turn a blind eye
D. not to bat an eyelid
14.
“
To keep one’s own company
”
means ________.(
)
A. not mixed with others in a friendly or social way
B. to be independent
C. to be selfish
D. to be egocentric
15.
“
A Damocles sword
”
refers to ________.(
)
A. forthcoming danger
B. a beautiful ornament
C. a sword that can bring its owner happiness
D. a sword that can bring its owner disaster
16.
“
I just can’t swallow that claim
”
illustrates the metaphor that ________.(
)
A. ideas are people
B. ideas are food
C. ideas are products
D. ideas are commodities
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