No. 1 Mr. Chu in the IT support team has the reputation of dealing with any sort of problem, ------- how complicated it is. (A) even if (B) otherwise (C) no matter (D) therefore No. 2 Alexia is a well known artist ------- holds a show in a gallery once a month. (A) but (B) and (C) while (D) because No. 3 News reports must confirm if the source is ------- before reporting the news. (A) changeable (B) portable (C) unable (D) reliable No. 4 Ms. Watson's plan always leaves no ------- for change. (A) emptiness (B) environment (C) room (D) objection No. 5 The secretary overheard a manager's conversation ------- CEO. (A) because (B) with (C) towards (D) at No. 6 The new staff who joined our team is very friendly and down-to- -------. (A) earth (B) floor (C) ground (D) town No. 7 White Apparel Co. is now rolling ------- an advertising campaign in Russia featuring well-known local models. (A) by (B) in (C) forward (D) out No. 8 What the residents are ------- for is a clear explanation from the city about the change of school district. (A) wanting (B) leaning (C) claiming (D) asking No. 9 The next flight to Houston has been cancelled ------- mechanical difficulties with the aircraft. (A) concerning (B) due to (C) because (D) in so much that No. 10 Students can ------- the university's online education program starting August 9th. (A) admit (B) administrate (C) enroll (D) apply