No. 1 ------- her sister who has never been out of Japan, Anna has been to a lot of foreign countries on business. (A) Although (B) Despite (C) Unlike (D) Opposite No. 2 Mr. Kent had some regrets about ------- his job to start his own business. (A) quitting (B) quit (C) quits (D) to quit No. 3 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. 4 The candidate promised to reform the laws ------- protect agricultural producers at the election. (A) what (B) that (C) where (D) for No. 5 Jenny was very nervous -------- her boss told her to meet the client by herself. (A) whereas (B) therefore (C) because (D) despite No. 6 Ms. Canberry told Nicole to bring at ------- two friends to the dinner party. (A) fewest (B) latest (C) least (D) best No. 7 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. 8 A meeting is scheduled this afternoon because the manager has an ------- announcement to make. (A) imported (B) important (C) import (D) importance No. 9 This doughnut shop offers a free ------- for coffee to customers until 8 am as part of its marketing to pre-commute workers. (A) voucher (B) book (C) receipt (D) recipe No. 10 All of the staff were reminded of the seminar beginning ------- at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. (A) promptly (B) prompt (C) prompted (D) prompter