Writing XII.\rPersistence is essential to success. Probably the greatest example of persistence is Abraham\rLincoln. Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight\relections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown. He could have quit many\rtimes. But he didn't and because he didn't quit, he was elected and became one of the greatest\rpresidents in the history of the United States.\rSection B Reading skills I.\r1MF 2ME 3MA 4MG 5MB\r6MC7MD\rComprehension of the Text IL\r1. D2.A3.C 4.C 5.A\r6.D 7.C 8.B Vocabulary III.\r1. cheated 2. inclined 3. reconciled 4. contemporary 5. transformed\r6. notion 7. ultimate 8. appropriate 9. curb 10. expense\rIV.\r1. to 2.of 3.as 4.for 5.over\r6.in 7.of 8.on 9.of lO.of