18.---How are you getting on with your essay?
---I had wanted to finish the essay by noon, but it didn’t quite _____ as planned.
A.find out B.work out C.hand out D.give out
19.Chen Yunlin said that the two sides across the Taiwan Straits would overcome the difficulties ____ they join hands to find solutions and help each other.
A.as long as B.if only C.in case D.now that
20.---I’m sorry for not being able to join you in the party tomorrow.
---____.We’re planning to put if off until next Monday.
A.Go ahead B.It doesn’t matter
C.Not to worry D.Don’t mention it.