No. 1 Mr. Berkowitz had been expecting a ------- amount of money as a bonus, but in the end he only received a very small amount. (A) consequent (B) considerate (C) considerable (D) consecutive No. 2 ABC's customer center tries to avoid leaving a customer ------- for more than 20 seconds. (A) for hold (B) on hold (C) on hand (D) in hand No. 3 The tragic tsunami had left hundreds of people -------. (A) homeless (B) out (C) empty (D) vacant No. 4 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. 5 Bill's idea of opening a new shop was not approved because the majority voted ------- it. (A) against (B) astride (C) amongst (D) around No. 6 Kate will meet our visitors in the lobby and then ------- them some explanation about the museum. (A) gives (B) giving (C) gave (D) give No. 7 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. 8 The manager was angry because most of the items which arrived yesterday ------- damaged. (A) is (B) has been (C) was (D) were No. 9 The duties ------- on the imported goods increased a lot last year. (A) impaired (B) imposed (C) imported (D) impressed No. 10 LA Community College ------- offer basic reading programs for children. (A) frequent (B) frequently (C) frequentist (D) frequence