No. 1 The members worked ------- the holiday period because they wanted to finish the project with no delay. (A) by (B) out (C) at (D) through No. 2 The on-board announcement reminds passengers to always wear their ------- on the train. (A) belongings (B) findings (C) missing (D) passing No. 3 Bob raised his hand to ask a question ------- during the presentation. (A) quickly (B) early (C) quick (D) short No. 4 Ms. Fedelar called her assistant before she got on the plane to confirm the ------- status of the project. (A) current (B) favorite (C) potential (D) busy No. 5 The candidate promised to reform the laws ------- protect agricultural producers at the election. (A) what (B) that (C) where (D) for No. 6 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. 7 With the election over, the new congress man could now ------- his attention toward solving pollution problems. (A) change (B) alter (C) transform (D) turn No. 8 Some people say Mr. Carlton's company focuses on promoting the ------- of shareholders too much. (A) interesting (B) interests (C) interestingly (D) interested No. 9 Mr. Kent had some regrets about ------- his job to start his own business. (A) quitting (B) quit (C) quits (D) to quit No. 10 The apparel company has finally ------- its accessories in collaboration with a famous jewelry designer. (A) divided (B) debuted (C) duplicated (D) disciplined