No. 1 A doctor told Carmen to take a leave of ------- because she was under too much stress at work. (A) absence (B) incense (C) offense (D) pretense No. 2 When I called Nancy, she told me she was on ------- way home. (A) her (B) herself (C) a (D) another No. 3 A labor union was established in ------- of common interest by working students. (A) postage (B) pain (C) pursuit (D) partner No. 4 It is said that Mr. Penny's wife, who was the vice president of the company, died ------- a cancer. (A) in (B) of (C) by (D) on No. 5 Jenny was very nervous -------- her boss told her to meet the client by herself. (A) whereas (B) therefore (C) because (D) despite No. 6 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 7 The rules for the amateur movie competition ------- on the following pages of this brochure. (A) have outlined (B) outlines (C) is outlined (D) are outlined No. 8 Mr. Bell offered to give Ms. Jones a ------- to her home, but she turned it down politely. (A) rides (B) ride (C) riding (D) ridden No. 9 The entire staff was asked to ------- the building as soon as the alarm rang. (A) exaggerate (B) evaporate (C) evacuate (D) eventuate No. 10 In some countries in South America, tourists are advised to avoid ------- cash because of the high risk of being robbed. (A) carry (B) being carried (C) to carry (D) carrying