No. 1 It required a lot of ------- to open new shops in those major cities at the same time. (A) orders (B) effort (C) purposes (D) hesitation No. 2 The manager was angry because most of the items which arrived yesterday ------- damaged. (A) is (B) has been (C) was (D) were No. 3 Bob raised his hand to ask a question ------- during the presentation. (A) quickly (B) early (C) quick (D) short No. 4 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. 5 Mr. Porter is in an important meeting and cannot be -------. (A) disturbed (B) distraught (C) disoriented (D) disbanded No. 6 At the North America's largest game show, Fantasia Company gave a sneak ------- of the new video game to a limited audience. (A) peak (B) pair (C) pride (D) peek No. 7 Sarah is going to Greece on business the day ------- tomorrow. (A) to (B) before (C) during (D) after No. 8 Suzy already turned in her ------- for the internship and is waiting to hear a reply from the company. (A) applicable (B) apply (C) applicant (D) application No. 9 Everyone in the office gave Timothy a ----- to prepare for Jennifer's farewell party. (A) clap (B) ring (C) hand (D) foot No. 10 Mr. Nelson ------- every opportunity to meet local politicians to benefit his business. (A) showed (B) called (C) made (D) took