No. 1 More and more people tend to choose to travel to Indianapolis by train ------- airplane because it’s cheaper. (A) but (B) without (C) except for (D) instead of No. 2 While people tend to become more ------- when they get older, this 80-year-old woman started travelling the world by herself. (A) conservation (B) conserve (C) conservative (D) conservatives No. 3 The change of World Future Inc.'s CEO was part of the company's reorganization plan, which ------- last month by the board of directors. (A) approved (B) had approved (C) would approve (D) was approved No. 4 The new restriction on real estate acquisition introduced by the Cross administration is criticized from the economic -------. (A) respect (B) perspective (C) representative (D) perception No. 5 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 6 There has been a ------- decline in share prices this year because of wars and conflicts all over the world. (A) short (B) sharp (C) shiny (D) shy No. 7 The environmental group finally ------- to extreme measures such as chasing and attacking whaling ships. (A) reported (B) resorted (C) deported (D) sort No. 8 A group of prominent scientists met with the President to discuss the ------- of the environment in Alaska. (A) interior (B) style (C) form (D) state No. 9 Kyoto is famous ------- old temples and shrines and is attracting more foreigners recently. (A) to (B) from (C) for (D) at No. 10 Tony has been in a good mood since he got promoted ------- a senior manager. (A) in (B) as (C) to (D) with