Have you ever had a party that some of your friends didn't come to? Have you ever received an invitation that you couldn't _______? Are you uncertain about how to refuse without hurting someone's feelings or causing complaints? Do you feel as though you're letting someone down when you say no?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you're not alone._____ fact, this happens to most people in their lives. The _____ is to let the person know whether you can accept the invitation as soon as possible in a polite way. The person who sends you the invitation will hope for a _____ reply.
Although you may want to go to many events you're invited, there are times when you _____ can't. Perhaps you already have plans at that time, _____ you have to do some work. Or maybe you're really tired and need to take a _____. You might decide not to reply because you don't want to hurt the person's feelings and you worry that you won't be invited to the next event. It's _____ to think so because giving no reply is the most impolite thing. Once you have courage to _____ no, you need to do the right thing by happily letting the person know that you are unable to attend.
Remember that refusing an invitation doesn't mean you're ______ the person who sends it to you. It's simply saying that you are unable to attend whatever you have been invited to this time.
1.A.hide B.write C.create D.accept
2.A.At B.In C.By D.With
3.A.reason B.key C.result D.action
4.A.quick B.slow C.perfect D.lively
5.A.warmly B.immediately C.simply D.hardly
6.A.and B.or C.so D.then
7.A.rest B.photo C.walk D.shower
8.A.useful B.wrong C.possible D.right
9.A.play B.believe C.say D.ask
10.A.turning down B.hearing from C.cheering up D.getting over
Amy is working as a paper round(报童). She 1.(travel) from block to block to send newspaper to people. She cycles for several 2. (mile) around the town whatever the weather is like. Although she can't get lots of money, she doesn't mind and even likes it. You may be 3. (surprise) at this. What does she do it for? For her4.. Since she was young, Amy has been dreaming of being a singer in the future. Now she is trying to make preparation 5.(active)for her dream. Being a paper round is the 6. (one) step of her plan. She is saving up for 7. good guitar. She doesn't have enough money, so she has to work. 8. she gets the guitar, she will join a band and play with her friends. They will play in the streets, at their schools,9. perform at the concerts. They also plan to write 10.(they) own songs and sing to all the people who support them. Amy is sure that her dream will come true soon.
(2020原创)He turned d________ the job offer and then went abroad for further education.
(2020原创)No one can learn English well u________ he or she works hard.
(2020原创)Sam ________ the party if he is invited.
A.attends B.attended C.will attend D.has attended
(2020原创)I can't stand rainy days. They make me ________.
A.sad B.excited C.happy D.relaxed