No. 1 This warranty guarantees that the maker will, without charge, repair or ------- defective parts. (A) replaced (B) replacing (C) replace (D) replaces No. 2 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. 3 The pilot announced that there ------- some mild turbulence during the flight. (A) are having (B) would have (C) are (D) would be No. 4 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. 5 A group of students from different universities meets once a month to discuss ------- to various social problem. (A) emotions (B) meditations (C) solutions (D) resolutions No. 6 Ms. Canberry told Nicole to bring at ------- two friends to the dinner party. (A) fewest (B) latest (C) least (D) best No. 7 The manufacturer takes back any ------- items that are found in the shipment. (A) less (B) worse (C) missing (D) faulty No. 8 Mr. Silverman almost missed the meeting with his client because traffic ------- was so bad. (A) direction (B) congestion (C) digestion (D) composition No. 9 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. 10 ------- Kimberly had a lot of trouble right after she started her own business, she managed to run the business for more than 10 years. (A) Although (B) Even (C) As a result (D) Despite