No. 1 Maria has tried to find ------- interest with local communities since she took over her parents' company. (A) common (B) communicative (C) controversial (D) controllable No. 2 ------- all the possible reasons for going home early, he chose the least like one. (A) In (B) Of (C) Under (D) Out No. 3 The manufacturer takes back any ------- items that are found in the shipment. (A) less (B) worse (C) missing (D) faulty No. 4 Dr. Green, who gave a speech today, is a ------- regarded professor of psychology in the United States. (A) luckily (B) gracefully (C) largely (D) highly No. 5 As a result of years of treatment, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman gave up ------- children. (A) have (B) had (C) have had (D) having No. 6 There has been a ------- decline in share prices this year because of wars and conflicts all over the world. (A) short (B) sharp (C) shiny (D) shy No. 7 The staff and management of Royal Rose Spa and Resort have ------- much enjoyed serving you during your stay. (A) especially (B) very (C) certainly (D) extremely No. 8 Mr. Davidson is responsible ------- hiring new employees at a restaurant. (A) in (B) at (C) for (D) from No. 9 Mr. Bell offered to give Ms. Jones a ------- to her home, but she turned it down politely. (A) rides (B) ride (C) riding (D) ridden No. 10 As a civil servant, Mr. Guputa has enjoyed working for the ------- of the public and maintained a spirit of dedication. (A) benefit (B) revenue (C) account (D) credit