No. 1 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 2 Dr. Green, who gave a speech today, is a ------- regarded professor of psychology in the United States. (A) luckily (B) gracefully (C) largely (D) highly No. 3 The database is going to be down ------- maintenance purpose at midnight. (A) against (B) under (C) for (D) with No. 4 It took the government three months to decide to increase ------- of the new banknotes. (A) circumstance (B) circle (C) circumfusion (D) circulation No. 5 As a civil servant, Mr. Guputa has enjoyed working for the ------- of the public and maintained a spirit of dedication. (A) benefit (B) revenue (C) account (D) credit No. 6 The manager was angry because most of the items which arrived yesterday ------- damaged. (A) is (B) has been (C) was (D) were No. 7 Please let Ms. Potts know when it is ------- for you to meet with her. (A) conventional (B) convertible (C) convenient (D) converged No. 8 Mr. Keith is thinking about ------- a hotel online for his next trip. (A) staying (B) booking (C) going to (D) serving No. 9 The pilot announced that there ------- some mild turbulence during the flight. (A) are having (B) would have (C) are (D) would be No. 10 Our employees seem more pleased with their schedules now than when their working hours changed ------- week to week. (A) by (B) from (C) on (D) till