No. 1 Many countries in Africa possess ------- natural resources such as diamonds, which has caused domestic conflicts. (A) value (B) valuable (C) values (D) valuing No. 2 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. 3 A new high-rise will be built at the site where an old school once -------. (A) stands (B) standing (C) stand (D) stood No. 4 The professor at the business school often tells his son that there is no such thing as a 100% ------- profitable business. (A) guarantee (B) guaranteeing (C) guaranteed (D) to guarantee No. 5 The secretary overheard a manager's conversation ------- CEO. (A) because (B) with (C) towards (D) at No. 6 The local business became profitable enough ------- new branches in nearby towns. (A) to open (B) opening (C) open (D) opened No. 7 Factory workers ------- for a break after searching for a missing tool for two hours. (A) demanded (B) supplied (C) made (D) called No. 8 As ------- exposure to heat will damage the products, please store them in a cool, dark place. (A) stretched (B) spoiled (C) prolonged (D) abused No. 9 These scholarships help students facing financial hardship ------- to universities abroad. (A) go (B) to go (C) going (D) have gone No. 10 In Finland, 92% of companies offer ------- schedules so that both men and women can be involved in childcare. (A) responsible (B) flexible (C) affordable (D) portable