He left in such a hurry that I _____ had time to thank him.
| A．almost | B．even | C．nearly | D．scarcely |
He advised __________ at the school gate the next day.
| A．our meeting | B．to meet | C．us meet | D．met |
I ________ him tojoin in "the ring school run"，but he wouldn't listen to me.
| A．persuaded | B．managed | C．suggested | D．advised |
—What was the result then? —The doctor was at last able to __________ drinking.
| A．advise the patient to stop |
| B．persuade the patient to stop |
| C．try to persuade the patient to stop |
| D．stop the patient by |
Many countries are increasing their use of natural gas, wind and other forms of __________.
| A．energy | B．source | C．power | D．material |
There are plenty of jobs __________ in the western part of the country.
| A．present | B．available | C．precious | D．convenient |