1) The players were cock-a-hoop after winning the first game of the season, but they were brought back down to earth when their manager reminded them that the team they would play next had never lost a match. a) early b) joyous c) dreamy d) successful 2) Kieran will have to curb his temper if he wants the other children to play with him.  a) pavement b) promise c) increase d) control 3) Residents were furious when they heard that the council was considering swingeing cuts to the city's bus service. Some districts would no longer be served by public transport.  a) rocking b) pointless c) acceptable d) massive 4) The salesman tried to "soft-soap" his customers into buying products they didn't need. a) wash b) scare c) charm d) forbid 5) Harriet has a very haughty manner and is always strutting around with her nose in the air.  a) simple b) proud c) friendly d) smelly 6) The legendary folk hero "Robin Hood" championed the poor in their struggles with the rapacious Sherriff of Nottingham.  a) brave b) unreal c) greedy d) caring 7) Mary read the article, shook her head and said, "I haven't an inkling what this report is about." a) tattoo b) idea c) question d) excuse 8) William liked to liven up his dull suits by wearing jazzy waistcoats or ties with them.  a) musical b) old fashioned c) dark d) bright 9) The ditches haven't drained since the recent heavy downpour, and are now filled with stagnant water. The smell is terrible! a) stale b) fizzy c) fresh d) flowing 10) The school canteen has curtailed the number of dishes it offers at lunchtime, which means that sometimes there is nothing available that I like to eat.  a) cook b) reduced c) continued d) increased

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