Vocabulary Practice 1 Fill in each blank with the proper form of a word in the box convince 使确信,使信服 : 指通过行动或言语使他人从思想感情上信服 e.g. I) They convinced him of his error by sound argument. 2) The touch of her hand on his face convinced him that he was still alive. assure 向...保证,使确信 : 侧重指消除某人思想上的怀疑或担心 e.g. 1)They assured him of their full support. 2)We tried to assure the nervous old lady that flying was safe. persuade 说服,劝服 : 通常指说服某人改变想法并采取行动去做某事 e.g. 1)It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing. 2) The salesman tried to persuade her to buy his goods. 1. He was able to _____ the manager to adopt his plans. 2. I can ______ you that your order will receive our immediate attention. 3. Her smile ______ him that she was happy. 4. She was easily ______ to accompany me to the theater. 5. It is difficult to ______him of the truth. 6. If she has once set her face against a thing, nothing will ______ her to change her mind. 7. You couldn't ______ him that traveling by air is as safe as by train. 8. We ______ you that shipment will be made no later than the first half of April.