No. 1 SANA's new shampoo had been on the market for not ------- three months when the company suddenly stopped all of its production. (A) only (B) many (C) quite (D) still No. 2 The student was ------- to provide the professor with the adequate evidence that the experiment had been successful. (A) uncertain (B) understanding (C) unsure (D) unable No. 3 Lucy was so busy today ------- she had no time to have lunch. (A) because (B) that (C) which (D) however No. 4 If done consistently over a period of time, investing a small portion of your earnings can produce considerable -------. (A) hints (B) expense (C) payment (D) rewards No. 5 These scholarships help students facing financial hardship ------- to universities abroad. (A) go (B) to go (C) going (D) have gone No. 6 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 7 The package arrived the day before -------, which was much earlier than Mary expected. (A) yesterday (B) today (C) tomorrow (D) now No. 8 The bankruptcy of a big life insurance company caused ------- in the stock market. (A) uncertainty (B) uncertain (C) certainty (D) certain No. 9 The secretary overheard a manager's conversation ------- CEO. (A) because (B) with (C) towards (D) at No. 10 George couldn't arrive there on time because he ------- the freeway exit on the way. (A) drove (B) saw (C) left (D) missed