I ________ her to go with us, but she refused.

[　　]

A. suggested 　　　　　B. advised

C. persuaded 　　　　　D. hoped

One can never _______ his chance to learn from others.

[　　]

A. lose 　　 　B. miss

C. get 　　　　D. have

The shape of the envelope _______ that the letter might be from a lady.

[　　]

A. announced　　　 B. insisted

C. pointed 　　　　D. suggested

My teacher _______ me to become a lawyer in the future.

[　　]

A. wishes　　　　 B. hopes

C. makes　　　　　D. thinks

These shoes are too big. Can you bring me a smaller ______?

[　　]

A. copy　　　 B. pair

C. set　　　　D. couple

The best way to do with one’s leisure hours is to _______ a satisfying hobby.

[　　]

A. raised up 　　 　B. make up

C. bring up　　　　 D. take up

After certain observations, the scientist ________ that there might be other forms of life in the outer space.

[　　]

A. concluded 　　　B. expressed

C. regarded 　　　 D. inspected

His father held an important post with the company.

[　　]

A. career　　　　 B. job

C. profession 　　D. station

The ground is still damp.

[　　]

A. liquid 　　　　B. dry

C. wet 　　　　 　D. moisture

He has not been late for school recently.

[　　]

A. lately 　　　B. later

C. latest 　　　D. late