No. 1 The government ------- to cut the deficit in half over the next few years. (A) can (B) should (C) will (D) would like 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 XYZ Galaxy made an ------- statement about the CEO's hospitalization last night. (A) official (B) anonymous (C) up-front (D) eventual No. 4 ABC Taxi is planning to introduce cars powered by fuel ------- in the next five years. (A) deserts (B) cells (C) drains (D) explosions No. 5 Megan ------- the rumor about the company's restructuring last Monday. (A) overlooked (B) overviewed (C) overheard (D) overcame No. 6 The package arrived the day before -------, which was much earlier than Mary expected. (A) yesterday (B) today (C) tomorrow (D) now No. 7 If you have a question about course registration, please feel ------- to contact the administration office. (A) happy (B) good (C) fine (D) free No. 8 Jeff was surprised to ------- that one of his colleagues had been fired while he was on leave. (A) find (B) think (C) told (D) saw No. 9 The CEO of Ultra Beauty makes sure to take time ------- just for himself after lunch everyday. (A) out (B) outside (C) in (D) on No. 10 When you receive your monthly bill, you'll see that the amount you must pay is the ------- of several charges including adjustment cost. (A) whole (B) full (C) sum (D) final