No. 1 The landlords benefited substantially from the continuous rent ------- in 1980s, when many people came to the area in search of work. (A) grow (B) grew (C) growth (D) grown No. 2 Mr. Downy, a famous billionaire, ------- his secret of becoming rich in his recent book. (A) relaxed (B) prevailed (C) unveiled (D) released No. 3 Ms. Rolling wrote a courteous letter to the hotel manager ------- the visit, requesting a special arrangement to commemorate their 50th wedding anniversary. (A) on time (B) in advance (C) prior to (D) close to 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 The shop decided to start using SNS to deal with increased competition ------- customers. (A) on (B) with (C) for (D) against No. 6 Tim made a presentation to the managers that was one and a half hours -------. (A) long (B) ago (C) time (D) fast No. 7 Most of the students who work here as interns ------- comprehensive technical backgrounds. (A) needs (B) have (C) gives (D) do No. 8 Mr. Norton was offered ------- for all expenses including flight tickets after he came back from the business trip. (A) investment (B) settlement (C) reimbursement (D) expenditure No. 9 The real-estate developer seems to be only interested in properties in ------- locations in Tokyo. (A) prime (B) prior (C) privileged (D) paid No. 10 Josh will ------- lunch at his desk today because he has to wait for an important call. (A) having (B) have been having (C) be having (D) have had