Câu hỏi:  Because of the strong sun Mrs. William’s new diningroom curtains _____ from dark blue to grey within a year.

A. faded

B. fainted

C. paled

D. bleached

Câu 1:  The garden ______ as far as the river.

A. advances

B. extends

C. develops

D. enlarges

Câu 2: A strong westerly ______ flattened the standing corn though it brought no rain.

A. gale

B. blizzard

C. hurricane

D. breeze

Câu 3: Since his retirement, Peter Smith, who was ______ a teacher, has written four novels.

A. afterwards

B. usually

C. presently

D. formerly

Câu 4: As the storm drew nearer, black clouds were _______ over the sky.

A. wondering

B. gathering

C. picking

D. watering

Câu 5: A historical novel is a form of which may include many facts.

A. legend

B. fairy-tale

C. fantasy

D. fiction

Câu 6: A horse drives the ______ from its body with its tail.

A. wasps

B. ants

C. flies

D. butterflies