He was a heavy smoker. I _______ him to give up smoking but he just wouldn’t listen to me.

A. suggested         B. tried to persuade        C. persuaded     D. tried to advise

She ______ tomorrow and you had better see her off(????).

A. is leaving       B. left                  C. leaves         D. has left

The newly-built house, the walls _______ are painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, especially after hard work.

A. that            B. whose                    C. of whom          D. of which

--- Look at those clouds!     --- Don’t worry. _______ it rains, we’ll still have a great time.      

A. As if                B. Even if                   C. As though       D. If

When my grandfather retired(????) at the age of 60, he took a sea ________ around the world, which had been his dream since his childhood.

A. travel           B. trip                C. voyage            D. journey

 _______ never to come back, the boy left his home angrily.

A. Determined       B. Determining      C. Being determined   D. Determine

We sometimes have to meet some difficulties, but we should develop a good attitude _______ life.

A. in              B. on                C. at            D. to

______ we know, the air quality in the city has improved over the past two years.

A. That            B. As                C. What         D. It

This is a very special flower and it can ________ a strong sweet perfume(??ζ) at night.

A. give in          B. give up            C. give out        D. give away

The Great Wall is ________ place that millions of people pay a visit there every year.

A. so a well-known                   B. a so well-known

C. such well-known a                 D. such a well-known