No. 1 There has been a ------- decline in share prices this year because of wars and conflicts all over the world. (A) short (B) sharp (C) shiny (D) shy No. 2 Everyone is advised to double-check orders to ensure that merchandises will be sent ------- correct addresses. (A) until (B) upon (C) to (D) among No. 3 Josh will ------- lunch at his desk today because he has to wait for an important call. (A) having (B) have been having (C) be having (D) have had No. 4 The popular new gaming console, which was released in June, has been ------- out for more than a month. (A) sell (B) selling (C) to sell (D) sold No. 5 Every ATM is required to handle all transactions quickly and -------. (A) efficiently (B) early (C) rational (D) effective No. 6 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. 7 Low interest rates ------- allowed more young couples to buy homes. (A) have (B) has (C) are (D) is No. 8 It required a lot of ------- to open new shops in those major cities at the same time. (A) orders (B) effort (C) purposes (D) hesitation No. 9 A group of prominent scientists met with the President to discuss the ------- of the environment in Alaska. (A) interior (B) style (C) form (D) state No. 10 Popeye Computers filed a lawsuit against Huan Electronics Inc. for changing the price of product suddenly after ------- its contract. (A) fulfilled (B) fulfill (C) fulfills (D) fulfilling