It is bad manners to ________an invitation without a reason.
A. break down B. settle down C. turn down D. calm down
In view of all sorts of rumors and guesses, experts carried out some careful and scientific research and the possibility of a second earthquake in this area.
A. blamed B. discounted C. attended D. charged
It was reported that the ship sank three miles _____ the French coast.
A. on B. by C. across D. off
_______ she is not so healthy _______ she used to be?
A. It was why; that’s what B. Is it why that; as
C. Why is it that; as D. Why it is that; that
—I’m sorry for being late. I should have phoned you earlier.
—_________. I’ve just arrived.
A．That’s no trouble B．You are welcome
C．That’s all right D．You can never tell
请品读以下三条关于perseverance (坚持不懈) 的名言 (quote)，选择一条谈谈你对此的理解；并结合一个具体事例，说明perseverance的重要性。
A. When the world says, "Give up", Hope whispers," Try it one more time."
B. You can't go through life quitting everything. If you are going to achieve anything, you've got to stick with something.
C. Don't be discouraged. It's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.
注意事项：
1. 文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称。
2. 词数为100－120左右。
