No. 1 ------- reviewing all the applications, the personnel manager chose a couple of candidates to come in for interviews. (A) As a result (B) First (C) During (D) After No. 2 It was shocking news that Silverstone Corporation was fined for committing ------- and substantial violations of federal law. (A) serious (B) seriousness (C) seriously (D) serious-minded No. 3 Betty conducted a hiring interview ------- her boss. (A) in spite of (B) instead of (C) in terms of (D) in case of No. 4 The Westwood Foundation is committed to ------- buildings and houses of historical significance. (A) preserving (B) have preserved (C) be preserved (D) preserve No. 5 As ------- exposure to heat will damage the products, please store them in a cool, dark place. (A) stretched (B) spoiled (C) prolonged (D) abused No. 6 Mr. Chu in the IT support team has the reputation of dealing with any sort of problem, ------- how complicated it is. (A) even if (B) otherwise (C) no matter (D) therefore No. 7 All the shipment is supposed ------- by custom officers. (A) to inspect (B) to be inspected (C) to be inspecting (D) to have inspected No. 8 This intensive workshop will teach you how to overcome performance anxiety and develop more ------- skills. (A) presently (B) presenter (C) presentation (D) presented No. 9 Susan in IT support team is responsible for keeping all the applications up-to- -------. (A) date (B) now (C) when (D) you No. 10 It's getting popular among university students to do volunteer ------- abroad over the summer break. (A) works (B) working (C) worker (D) work