No. 1 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. 2 After the unexpected death of the CEO, the board of directors ------- a meeting at 10 p.m. (A) calling (B) was called (C) called (D) has called No. 3 Mr. Fiat, a prominent investor, has stepped ------- to save the company from going out of business. (A) in (B) by (C) beside (D) out No. 4 Popeye Computers filed a lawsuit against Huan Electronics Inc. for changing the price of product suddenly after ------- its contract. (A) fulfilled (B) fulfill (C) fulfills (D) fulfilling No. 5 The famous politician had to ----- a town meeting with young citizens due to a recent threat he received. (A) endure (B) be cancelled (C) reschedule (D) be appointed 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 Professor Hanna Park was by ------- until the arrival of Dr. Eric Snow at 9:30 a.m. (A) she (B) her (C) herself (D) hers No. 8 Norah is an excellent assistant, ------- she gets lost easily. (A) and that (B) except that (C) so much that (D) such that No. 9 Bob raised his hand to ask a question ------- during the presentation. (A) quickly (B) early (C) quick (D) short No. 10 Nathan ------- to attend the conference because of the urgent business trip to Hong Kong. (A) forced (B) failed (C) prompted (D) postponed