No. 1 Ms. Moore conducted a hiring interview ------- her boss because she had an urgent meeting with a client. (A) in spite of (B) instead of (C) in terms of (D) in case of No. 2 ------- 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 No. 3 Some people say Mr. Carlton's company focuses on promoting the ------- of shareholders too much. (A) interesting (B) interests (C) interestingly (D) interested No. 4 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. 5 Mr. Nelson ------- every opportunity to meet local politicians to benefit his business. (A) showed (B) called (C) made (D) took No. 6 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. 7 The serial ------- on the computer don't match the ones on the document. (A) spoons (B) bowls (C) boxes (D) numbers No. 8 The CEO regretfully accepted Ms. Hudson's -------. (A) intention (B) regulation (C) resignation (D) quotation No. 9 It is said that Mr. Penny's wife, who was the vice president of the company, died ------- a cancer. (A) in (B) of (C) by (D) on No. 10 Mr. Porter is in an important meeting and cannot be -------. (A) disturbed (B) distraught (C) disoriented (D) disbanded