No. 1 ------- the economy improves, more people become interested in buying stocks. (A) So (B) As (C) But (D) For No. 2 The strong economy is pushing stocks higher, but ------- still haven't reached last year's levels. (A) themselves (B) them (C) it (D) they No. 3 The latest annual report will be released ------- a few days. (A) of (B) in (C) to (D) from No. 4 The candidate promised to reform the laws ------- protect agricultural producers at the election. (A) what (B) that (C) where (D) for No. 5 The company purchased a new photocopier because the previous model was -------. (A) outnumbered (B) outdated (C) outgoing (D) outward No. 6 Ms. Reilly got a job offer, so she quit her current position to take the new -------. (A) it (B) one (C) that (D) some No. 7 To put it -------, Mr. Gooch's invention turned out to be absolute rubbish, much to the disappointment of the company's executives. (A) plainly (B) partially (C) particularly (D) pointedly No. 8 Today's hockey game was canceled ------ the bomb threat received at this morning. (A) despite of (B) instead of (C) because of (D) in case of No. 9 A new high-rise will be built at the site where an old school once -------. (A) stands (B) standing (C) stand (D) stood No. 10 Susan in IT support team is responsible for keeping all the applications up-to- -------. (A) date (B) now (C) when (D) you