26. He may be best known for inventing electric light bulb, phonograph and motion picture camera, but _____ he creates failures.
A. still B. even C. at least D. not necessarily
27. In many countries, the gesture “V” ______ victory.
A. applies to B. calls for C. responds to D. stands for
28. _______ taking action and working hard to achieve his goal, the procrastinator（拖延者）decides to delay and wait until tomorrow.
A. Instead of B. After C. With D. When
29. ________ loss for a few years at the beginning, the young man’s company is starting to make profits this year.
A. Suffered B. Having suffered C. Suffering D. Suffer
30. Success means bravely _______ to challenges.
A. reject B. rejecting C. responding D. respond