No. 1 My boss told me to take the rest of the day ------- because I was feeling sick. (A) off (B) over (C) on (D) ahead No. 2 ------- the meeting finished pretty late, Nancy was waiting for me to ask me some questions. (A) Nevertheless (B) Still (C) However (D) Although No. 3 Analysts had predicted ------- that the Japanese market would shrink this year. (A) now (B) so (C) earlier (D) ago No. 4 Ms. Watson's plan always leaves no ------- for change. (A) emptiness (B) environment (C) room (D) objection No. 5 Tony has been in a good mood since he got promoted ------- a senior manager. (A) in (B) as (C) to (D) with No. 6 The staff and management of Royal Rose Spa and Resort have ------- much enjoyed serving you during your stay. (A) especially (B) very (C) certainly (D) extremely No. 7 ------- the economy improves, more people become interested in buying stocks. (A) So (B) As (C) But (D) For No. 8 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. 9 Ms. Washington's computer spread a virus ------- shut down the network the whole day. (A) when (B) that (C) so (D) for No. 10 Ms. Canberry told Nicole to bring at ------- two friends to the dinner party. (A) fewest (B) latest (C) least (D) best