No. 1 Kate will meet our visitors in the lobby and then ------- them some explanation about the museum. (A) gives (B) giving (C) gave (D) give No. 2 Tim made a presentation to the managers that was one and a half hours -------. (A) long (B) ago (C) time (D) fast No. 3 The success of the new project depends ------- the number of skilled members. (A) of (B) at (C) in (D) on No. 4 More than a hundred welfare recipients were ------- to get their checks yesterday. (A) understated (B) unable (C) unstable (D) unwanted No. 5 Ms. Fedelar called her assistant before she got on the plane to confirm the ------- status of the project. (A) current (B) favorite (C) potential (D) busy No. 6 The change of World Future Inc.'s CEO was part of the company's reorganization plan, which ------- last month by the board of directors. (A) approved (B) had approved (C) would approve (D) was approved No. 7 As a result of years of treatment, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman gave up ------- children. (A) have (B) had (C) have had (D) having No. 8 Gregory will have to work on weekends in order ------- the deadline. (A) to make (B) make (C) made (D) making No. 9 Cindy is out for lunch at the restaurant ------- the street. (A) ahead (B) over (C) across (D) beyond No. 10 It was shocking news that Silverstone Corporation was fined for committing ------- and substantial violations of federal law. (A) serious (B) seriousness (C) seriously (D) serious-minded