Read the dialogue and choose the best definitions for the sentences and word combinations below.

Jodie: Hey! You seem to be really excited! What’s up?

Matt: Yup. I’m so happy! I’ve passed my college entrance exam.

Jodie: Congratulations! No wonder you’ve aced the test; you always get straight A’s!

Matt: No way! Last week I completely flunked the science test, and I had to retake it twice!

Jodie: That’s the spirit! So how did you finally do?

Matt: I got a C. I’m not very proud of myself.

Jodie: Well, that’s not a D, you know.

Matt: That’s pretty bad; I expected a B at least. I should have prepared better.

Choose the correct option.

To ace a test [To pass a test successfully|To fail a test|To prepare for a test]
To get straight A’s [To get an excellent mark for the test or exam|To pass a test or an exam|To have only excellent marks for some period of time]
To flunk a test [To pass a test successfully|To fail a test|To prepare for a test]
To retake a test [To try to take a test again after failing it|To be unprepared for a test|To help your friend with a test]
That's the spirit! [Poor you!|Congratulations!|I like your attitude!]