No. 1 Ms. Liu will be ------- greeting guests at the reception as a chief manager. (A) in spite of (B) instead of (C) in front of (D) in charge of No. 2 The decision to merger San Jose Electronics was made ------- the objections of the faction led by Vice President Noah Gordon. (A) along (B) over (C) in (D) for No. 3 Personal computers are now ------- in a range of sizes and colors. (A) edible (B) available (C) reachable (D) feasible No. 4 We have to be careful about making a future plan because neither possibility can be ------- out. (A) leaned (B) ruled (C) lied (D) rolled No. 5 The parliament will ------- landmark legislation that will allow people to rent their rooms, apartments, and houses to tourists. (A) passed (B) be passed (C) have been passed (D) pass No. 6 Mr. Abbot had ------- selling his property and had to lower the price. (A) money (B) pain (C) minor (D) trouble No. 7 Ms. Canberry told Nicole to bring at ------- two friends to the dinner party. (A) fewest (B) latest (C) least (D) best No. 8 Mr. Lee has served as the president of this company ------- fifteen years and contributed to the community a lot. (A) since (B) until (C) during (D) for No. 9 A customer at Brooks Books is reminded to keep his or her receipt ------- a proof of purchase. (A) off (B) except (C) as (D) on No. 10 Mr. Bell offered to give Ms. Jones a ------- to her home, but she turned it down politely. (A) rides (B) ride (C) riding (D) ridden