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SPM Vocabulary test June 2023

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The second-hand furniture was ____.
a)
blowing hot and cold
b)
dirt cheap
c)
at my fingertips
2.
He always ____, never sticking to one opinion.
a)
blew hot and cold
b)
picked holes
c)
put his foot down
3.
She finally ____, and said no to the excessive demands of her boss.
a)
put her foot down
b)
brought to light
c)
was dead beat
4.
The investigation ____, the corruption of the officials.
a)
brought to light
b)
picked holes
c)
was an Ananias
5.
Stop ____, in my proposal and accept it as it is.
a)
picking holes
b)
being at my fingertips
c)
blowing hot and cold
6.
With the new smart device, I have all the information ____.
a)
at my fingertips
b)
dirt cheap
c)
dead beat
7.
After the marathon, he was ____.
a)
an Ananias
b)
blowing hot and cold
c)
dead beat
8.
The one who lies continuously is known as ____.
a)
dirt cheap
b)
an Ananias
c)
putting his foot down
9.
Since losing his job, he's been ____.
a)
taking the bull by the horns
b)
living from hand to mouth
c)
giving the cold shoulder
10.
It was ____, so the picnic had to be postponed.
a)
raining cats and dogs
b)
sitting on the fence
c)
picking holes
11.
The investigation ____, the corruption of the officials.
a)
giving the cold shoulder
b)
bringing to light
c)
taking to his heels
12.
She ____, after the argument.
a)
gave me the cold shoulder
b)
took French leave
c)
saw eye to eye
13.
With the new smart device, I have all the information ____.
a)
at my fingertips
b)
reading between the lines
c)
taking the bull by the horns
14.
It's important to ____ when you're in a formal setting.
a)
mind your P's and Q's
b)
take to his heels
c)
fell through
15.
Stop ____, in my proposal and accept it as it is.
a)
picking holes
b)
seeing eye to eye
c)
taking French leave
16.
Our plans for the road trip ____.
a)
fell through
b)
took the bull by the horns
c)
sat on the fence
17.
He always ____, never making a clear decision.
a)
sat on the fence
b)
took to his heels
c)
gave the cold shoulder
18.
They don't ____, on the project's direction.
a)
see eye to eye
b)
take the bull by the horns
c)
live from hand to mouth
19.
He decided to ____, and leave without saying goodbye.
a)
take French leave
b)
pick holes
c)
rain cats and dogs
20.
When faced with the problem, he decided to ____.
a)
take the bull by the horns
b)
give the cold shoulder
c)
mind his P's and Q's
21.
Hearing the police sirens, the thief ____.
a)
took to his heels
b)
took French leave
c)
lived from hand to mouth
22.
You need to ____, to understand the hidden meaning in the poem.
a)
read between the lines
b)
sit on the fence
c)
take the bull by the horns
23.
Our software is always ____, with the latest updates.
a)
up to date
b)
raining cats and dogs
c)
picking holes
24.
His insulting comment during the argument was seen as ____.
a)
keeping an eye on
b)
giving the cold shoulder
c)
hitting below the belt
25.
Sending tech support to help my computer-savvy cousin felt like ____.
a)
carrying coal to Newcastle
b)
living from hand to mouth
c)
raining cats and dogs
26.
To give you ____, I am not happy with the situation.
a)
a bone to pick
b)
the long and short of it
c)
the eleventh hour
27.
She submitted her application ____, just before the deadline.
a)
minding her P's and Q's
b)
at the eleventh hour
c)
falling through
28.
To help ____, our professor started the class with a fun icebreaker game.
a)
living from hand to mouth
b)
the coast being clear
c)
breaking the ice
29.
He checked to make sure ____, before sneaking out of the house.
a)
the coast was clear
b)
it was raining cats and dogs
c)
he had a bone to pick
30.
Please ____, while I step out for a moment.
a)
give the cold shoulder to this
b)
mind your P's and Q's
c)
keep an eye on these documents
31.
I ____, with you about the money you borrowed.
a)
carry coal to Newcastle
b)
hit below the belt
c)
have a bone to pick
32.
Since losing his job, he's been ____.
a)
keeping an eye on
b)
breaking the ice
c)
living from hand to mouth
33.
It was ____, so the picnic had to be postponed.
a)
giving the cold shoulder
b)
falling through
c)
raining cats and dogs
34.
It's important to ____ when you're in a formal setting.
a)
break the ice
b)
carry coal to Newcastle
c)
mind your P's and Q's
35.
Our plans for the road trip ____.
a)
hit below the belt
b)
fell through
c)
gave the cold shoulder
36.
She ____, after the argument.
a)
carried coal to Newcastle
b)
gave me the cold shoulder
c)
hit below the belt
37.
When many people are involved in a task, it does not turn out well, as in ____.
a)
raining cats and dogs
b)
too many cooks spoil the broth
c)
sitting on the fence
38.
When people argue about small, unimportant details, they ____.
a)
off colour
b)
split hairs
c)
keep the ball rolling
39.
In many families, one person typically earns the most income and is known as ____.
a)
the breadwinner
b)
a cat's paw
c)
nail the lie to the counter
40.
In the 17th century, a common way to respond to excuses was to say "__," signifying no arguments.
a)
stand on his own leg
b)
but me no buts
c)
care killed the cat
41.
Sometimes, when something bad happens, other bad things follow, or ____.
a)
keep the ball rolling
b)
it never rains but it pours
c)
empty vessels make the most noise
42.
If someone is feeling unwell, especially in a way that is not serious, they may say they are ____.
a)
split hairs
b)
off colour
c)
in the arms of Morpheus
43.
When people want to stop arguing or fighting and become friends, they decide to ____.
a)
see which way the cat jumps
b)
gaining ground
c)
bury the hatchet
44.
To continue an activity or process, especially in order to prevent a situation from ending or changing, is to ____.
a)
make bricks without straw
b)
keep the ball rolling
c)
nail the lie to the counter
45.
If someone can manage a situation without help, they ____.
a)
are in black and white
b)
are a burnt child who dreads fire
c)
stand on his own leg
46.
People who are least knowledgeable are often the loudest, or ____.
a)
split hairs
b)
empty vessels make the most noise
c)
see which way the cat jumps
47.
Before being sure of a successful result, one should not act as if it is certain, or ____.
a)
are in the arms of Morpheus
b)
don't count your chickens before they are hatched
c)
make bricks without straw
48.
An excessively careful person could lead to their downfall, or ____.
a)
gain ground
b)
care killed the cat
c)
are a cat's paw
49.
To expose a falsehood is to ____.
a)
make bricks without straw
b)
nail the lie to the counter
c)
see which way the cat jumps
50.
Continuously talking about the same thing is like ____.
a)
standing on his own leg
b)
harping on the same string
c)
being in black and white
51.
When something is put formally in writing, it is said to be ____.
a)
a burnt child dreads fire
b)
a cat's paw
c)
in black and white
52.
When someone is deeply asleep, they are said to be ____.
a)
burying the hatchet
b)
gaining ground
c)
in the arms of Morpheus
53.
If you have created a situation, you must deal with the consequences, or ____.
a)
as you make your bed so must you lie on it
b)
harping on the same string
c)
making bricks without straw
54.
Appearances can be deceptive, or ____.
a)
see which way the cat jumps
b)
make bricks without straw
c)
all that glitters is not gold
55.
Someone used by another to carry out an unpleasant or dangerous task is called ____.
a)
gaining ground
b)
a cat's paw
c)
are in the arms of Morpheus
56.
To wait and see the outcome before acting, or ____.
a)
are a burnt child who dreads fire
b)
stand on his own leg
c)
see which way the cat jumps
57.
If someone is making progress and becoming more successful, they are ____.
a)
a cat's paw
b)
burying the hatchet
c)
gaining ground
58.
Someone who has had an unpleasant experience and is careful to avoid similar experiences in the future, or ____.
a)
are in black and white
b)
a burnt child dreads fire
c)
make bricks without straw
59.
If someone does something intermittently and irregularly rather than in a steady and continual manner, they are doing it ____.
a)
in the arms of Morpheus
b)
by fits and starts
c)
all that glitters is not gold
60.
Attempting to do something when lacking the necessary materials, or ____.
a)
nailing the lie to the counter
b)
keeping the ball rolling
c)
making bricks without straw
61.

A person who selflessly helps others, especially those in need, without expecting anything in return.

这个词指的是那些无私地帮助他人，尤其是那些有需要的人，而不求任何回报的人。它源自于《圣经》中的善 Samaritan 比喻

a)

A wet blanket

b)

a chip of the old block

c)

A good Samaritan

62.

To describe someone who feels uncomfortable, awkward, or out of place in a particular situation or environment.

用来形容一个人在特定的情境或环境中感到不舒服、尴尬或格格不入。它意味着这个人对当前的环境感到陌生或不适应

(a)  

63.

The proverb advises taking advantage of favorable conditions or opportunities when they are present.

趁热打铁 , 这句谚语建议在有利条件或机会出现时充分利用。它暗示当情况有利且有助于成功时，应该充分利用局势或采取行动。

(a)  

64.

is used to indicate that something or someone does not meet the expected standard or level of quality.

不达标准, 这个短语用来表示某事或某人未达到预期的标准或质量水平。它意味着表现、工作或结果不符合被认为是令人满意或可接受的水平



(a)  

65.

to act unfairly or unethically by attacking someone in a way that is considered mean-spirited or inappropriate.The phrase is derived from boxing.

表达意味着以不公平或不道德的方式攻击他人，以一种被认为是恶意或不适当的方式。这个短语源自拳击.

(a)  

66.

means to initiate or start a conversation or interaction in order to alleviate tension.

"打破沉默", 这个表达意味着在社交或职业场合中发起或开始一次对话或互动，以缓解紧张、尴尬或不熟悉的氛围

(a)  

67.

refers to doing something or taking action at the last possible moment or just before a deadline.

"在最后关头", 这个短语指的是在最后一刻或截止日期之前做某事或采取行动。

(a)  

68.

to create or imagine elaborate plans, dreams, or ideas that are unlikely to become a reality . A plan that will not work out.

"空中楼阁"这个表达意味着创造或想象出复杂的计划、梦想或想法，这些计划、梦想或想法不太可能成为现实或没有坚实的基础。它指的是形成不切实际或不实际的幻想.

(a)  

69.

means to reveal, expose, or make something known or visible that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown.

这个短语意味着揭示、暴露或使之前隐藏、保密或未知的事物被知晓或可见。

(a)  

70.

to remain neutral or undecided in a situation, not taking a clear stance or making a decision.

这个短语意味着在一个情况下保持中立或未决状态，不明确表态或做出决定。它暗示犹豫不决或迟疑不决，避免承诺或选择立场。

a)

to hit below the belt

b)

sit on the fence

c)

dead beat

71.

when too many people are involved in a task or decision-making process, it can lead to confusion, inefficiency, or poor results.

"人多嘴杂"这句谚语意味着当太多人参与一个任务或决策过程时，会导致混乱、低效或糟糕的结果。

(a)  

72.

to reconcile or make peace with someone, especially after a period of conflict or animosity. It suggests putting an end to disagreements.

"化干戈为玉帛"这个短语意味着与某人和解或和平相处，特别是在经历一段冲突或敌对的时期后。它暗示着结束分歧或不满，并以宽恕和和谐的精神向前迈进。

(a)  

73.

to repeatedly talk or complain about the same topic or issue without any variation or progress.

反复唠叨同一件事, 这个表达意味着一再谈论或抱怨同一个话题或问题，没有任何变化或进展。

a)

but me no buts

b)

harping on the same string

c)

let the cat out of the bag

74.

refers to a person who is clumsy, careless, or lacking in finesse, causing disruption, damage, or chaos in a delicate or controlled environment.

这个短语指的是一个笨拙、粗心或缺乏技巧的人，在一个脆弱或受控的环境中造成混乱、破坏或混乱

(a)  

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