1. Free English Test: Expressions, Intermediate No 1
Theme: Up to his ears
Q1 He`s up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
(a) fully occupied with (b) very interested in (c) not involved with (d) concerned with
Q2 If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
(a) take my hand (b) help me (c) take my fingers (d) pick me up
Q3 I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
(a) in person (b) facing them (c) looking at them (d) seeing them
Q4 The manager dismissed the new proposal out of hand and said that it was not at all practical.
(a) quickly (b) utterly (c) directly (d) simply
Q5 As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.
(a) look at (b) consider (c) check (d) observe
Q6 The opposition in parliament accused the government of playing games and refusing to accept the seriousness of the situation.
(a) being light hearted (b) being heavy hearted (c) being down hearted (d) being faint hearted
Q7 He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to accept a word of what she said.
(a) talking sense (b) talking straight (c) talking nonsense (d) talking tough
Q8 The police advised them to go down to the cellar in order to be out of harm`s way.
(a) away from the noise (b) inside the area (c) into safety (d) away from danger
Q9 I`d give my right arm if I could get tickets for that concert.
(a) do absolutely anything (c) do something stupid (b) do something dangerous
(d) do what you want
Q10 You can always rely on Fred to put his foot in it and come out with a remark like that.
(a) tread on somebody (c) say something embarrassing (b) fall over (d) put on the wrong shoe


2. Free English Test :: Expressions, Intermediate No 2
Theme: Send the right message
Q1 This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.
(a) delivers the incorrect letter (c) does not talk properly
(b) fails to communicate (d) does not set a good example
Q2 The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.
(a) are covering up (b) are revealing (c) are opening (d) are exposing
Q3 I hear what you are saying but I don`t agree with you.
(a) I understand what you mean (c) I am able to catch your words
(b) I believe your words (d) I think you are right
Q4 You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.
(a) she holds on to her pistol (c) she doesn`t let her weapons go
(b) she maintains her opinion (d) she refuses to shoot
Q5 I`m sorry I can`t follow that, run that past me again.
(a) explain that once more (c) try and catch me up
(b) hurry up (d) come across
Q6 Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.
(a) Don`t get depressed (c) Don`t let the levels drop
(b) Carry on drinking (d) Maintain the heights
Q7 I`m afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.
(a) he hurt himself (c) he made a bad mistake for himself
(b) he injured himself (d) he damaged his body
Q8 Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.
(a) winning the game (c) taking the initiative
(b) taking advantage (d) taking the trouble
Q9 There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.
(a) no future (b) no interest (c) no distance (d) no time
Q10 He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.
(a) to pay a little longer (c) to pay a little later
(b) to get a better price (d) to delay a little longer


3. Free English Test :: Expressions, Intermediate No 3
Theme: A piece of cake
Q1 You shouldn`t worry about the exam because