【推荐1】I was about to give up my effort to work on the puzzle when a good idea ______ me.

A．beat

B．attacked

C．struck

D．caught

【推荐2】Lisa felt disappointed after the volleyball match, ________ by the same team once again.

A．beat

B．beaten

C．having beaten

D．was beaten

【推荐1】An increase in cars has resulted in the ______ of public transport.

A．boom

B．decline

C．deadline

D．absence

【推荐1】I don’t mean ______ you, but your room is a complete mess. Your clothes need ______.

A．to offend; washing	B．to offend; being washed
C．offending; washing	D．offending; to be washed

【推荐2】Please excuse me for _______ you just now.

A．offend

B．having offended

C．having been offended

D．offending

【推荐1】It seems that talent alone isn’t enough to _______ success.

A．persevere

B．guarantee

C．elect

D．upset

【推荐3】For Dutches unfamiliar with American culture, it can be an ________ occasion because they think ________ for dinner means the relationship is distant.

A．upsetting; being thanked	B．upsetting; thanked
C．upset: being thanked	D．upset; thanking