1. Apart from one or two ______ of brilliance from Owen, England put on a rather poor performance. A. flashes B. spells C. storms D. strokes 2. The police believe Morgan strangled his girlfriend in a ______ of jealousy. A. burst B. fit C. flash D. spell 3. Normally, when he was late, he gave a pathetic excuse, but not this time, what he said had a ______ of truth about it. A. figment B. glimmer C. ring D. shred 4. Having gained a ______ victory in the general elections, they proceeded with their ambitious programme. A. galloping B. staunch C. landslide D. close-up 5. We can’t buy it. We have already $400 ______ at the bank. We would run up huge debts. A. overspent B. overtaken C. overdrawn D. overdone 6. It is hoped that this meeting will pave the way for ______ peace. A. long-lasting B. long-running C. long-standing D. long-winded 7. Naturally, her parents were thrilled to ______ when they found out she had passed the exam with an. A. shreds B. heaven C. goodness D. bits