No. 1 A meeting is scheduled this afternoon because the manager has an ------- announcement to make. (A) imported (B) important (C) import (D) importance No. 2 Professor Hanna Park was by ------- until the arrival of Dr. Eric Snow at 9:30 a.m. (A) she (B) her (C) herself (D) hers No. 3 The apparel company has finally ------- its accessories in collaboration with a famous jewelry designer. (A) divided (B) debuted (C) duplicated (D) disciplined No. 4 XYZ Automobile's new engine design ----- CO2 by 30 percent. (A) costs (B) cuts (C) slams (D) declines No. 5 ------- 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. 6 Mr. Downy, a famous billionaire, ------- his secret of becoming rich in his recent book. (A) relaxed (B) prevailed (C) unveiled (D) released No. 7 Most of the students who work here as interns ------- comprehensive technical backgrounds. (A) needs (B) have (C) gives (D) do No. 8 The English conversation club has become active since it brought some new members ------- board. (A) on (B) over (C) for (D) across No. 9 Suzy already turned in her ------- for the internship and is waiting to hear a reply from the company. (A) applicable (B) apply (C) applicant (D) application No. 10 Maria has tried to find ------- interest with local communities since she took over her parents' company. (A) common (B) communicative (C) controversial (D) controllable