No. 1 The popular new gaming console, which was released in June, has been ------- out for more than a month. (A) sell (B) selling (C) to sell (D) sold No. 2 The system was modified in order to ------- suspicious or malicious transactions 24 hours a day. (A) sort out (B) figure out (C) point out (D) look out No. 3 He is a famous architect, known ------- his great works especially in Brazil and Russia. (A) by (B) as (C) on (D) for 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 A high-rise apartment in Dubai could be a ------- for Chinese investors who want to allocate their assets in different countries. (A) stock (B) bargain (C) sale (D) bonus No. 6 Lucy was so busy today ------- she had no time to have lunch. (A) because (B) that (C) which (D) however No. 7 A customer at Brooks Books is reminded to keep his or her receipt ------- a proof of purchase. (A) off (B) except (C) as (D) on No. 8 Megan ------- the rumor about the company's restructuring last Monday. (A) overlooked (B) overviewed (C) overheard (D) overcame No. 9 ------- personal consumption is one of the important factors to support the Chinese economy. (A) Slow (B) Shy (C) Strong (D) Sacred No. 10 The entire staff was asked to ------- the building as soon as the alarm rang. (A) exaggerate (B) evaporate (C) evacuate (D) eventuate