No. 1 Our employees seem more pleased with their schedules now than when their working hours changed ------- week to week. (A) by (B) from (C) on (D) till No. 2 Mike's promotion was approved by the board so he ------- become vice president from next month. (A) would (B) couldn't (C) did (D) will No. 3 After the appointment a new head of the office was announced, Michael was forced to -------. (A) restore (B) remit (C) resign (D) reiterate No. 4 The database is going to be down ------- maintenance purpose at midnight. (A) against (B) under (C) for (D) with No. 5 ------- all the possible reasons for going home early, he chose the least like one. (A) In (B) Of (C) Under (D) Out No. 6 The on-board announcement reminds passengers to always wear their ------- on the train. (A) belongings (B) findings (C) missing (D) passing No. 7 At the North America's largest game show, Fantasia Company gave a sneak ------- of the new video game to a limited audience. (A) peak (B) pair (C) pride (D) peek No. 8 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. 9 Jenny was very nervous -------- her boss told her to meet the client by herself. (A) whereas (B) therefore (C) because (D) despite No. 10 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