No. 1 A labor union was established in ------- of common interest by working students. (A) postage (B) pain (C) pursuit (D) partner No. 2 Bill's idea of opening a new shop was not approved because the majority voted ------- it. (A) against (B) astride (C) amongst (D) around No. 3 Mr. Silverman almost missed the meeting with his client because traffic ------- was so bad. (A) direction (B) congestion (C) digestion (D) composition No. 4 Mr. Nelson ------- every opportunity to meet local politicians to benefit his business. (A) showed (B) called (C) made (D) took No. 5 The English conversation club has become active since it brought some new members ------- board. (A) on (B) over (C) for (D) across 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 Stacy was asked to hold a meeting for new recruits in order to let ------- know about the company's basic rules. (A) him (B) themselves (C) them (D) her No. 8 Three ----- ten people voted against the bill. (A) by (B) of (C) out of (D) about No. 9 The secretary overheard a manager's conversation ------- CEO. (A) because (B) with (C) towards (D) at No. 10 Some people say Mr. Carlton's company focuses on promoting the ------- of shareholders too much. (A) interesting (B) interests (C) interestingly (D) interested