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

A. wondering

B. gathering

C. picking

D. watering

Câu 1: After his prolonged dive in search of the ring he emerged from the water _______.

A. panting

B. under his breath

C. gasping for breath

D. out of breath

Câu 2:  The garden ______ as far as the river.

A. advances

B. extends

C. develops

D. enlarges

Câu 3: You direct me to the nearest garage? One of my tyres is _____ .

A. compressed

B. depressed

C. uneven

D. flat

Câu 4: My petrol tank was empty so I pulled into a garage to ______.  

A. fill up

B. top up

C. speed up

D. blow up

Câu 5: Since his retirement, Peter Smith, who was ______ a teacher, has written four novels.

A. afterwards

B. usually

C. presently

D. formerly

Câu 6:  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