ASMO Asian English Olympiad 2022 — Level 2 — Grade 3–4 — School Category Question 47

Question 47

What is the meaning of the underlined idioms? Sheila immediately poured cold water on Amy’s suggestion to go bungee jumping at the cave because she thinks it is dangerous.

1. Sheila is asking Amy to tell the truth.
2. Sheila is deterring Amy from having the idea.
3. Sheila is encouraging Amy to do bungee jumping.
4. Sheila feels that Amy’s suggestion is fresh and interesting.