No. 1 A doctor told Carmen to take a leave of ------- because she was under too much stress at work. (A) absence (B) incense (C) offense (D) pretense No. 2 If you have a question about course registration, please feel ------- to contact the administration office. (A) happy (B) good (C) fine (D) free No. 3 The key ------- weight loss success for Rob was to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink green tea. (A) as (B) in (C) for (D) to No. 4 The fight between the two companies started when one started to buy ------- the firm's stock. (A) under (B) through (C) up (D) down No. 5 ------- personal consumption is one of the important factors to support the Chinese economy. (A) Slow (B) Shy (C) Strong (D) Sacred No. 6 The strong economy is pushing stocks higher, but ------- still haven't reached last year's levels. (A) themselves (B) them (C) it (D) they No. 7 Our employees seem more pleased with their schedules now than when their working hours changed ------- week to week. (A) by (B) from (C) on (D) till No. 8 At the North America's largest game show, Fantasia Company gave a sneak ------- of the new video game to a limited audience. (A) peak (B) pair (C) pride (D) peek No. 9 Every ATM is required to handle all transactions quickly and -------. (A) efficiently (B) early (C) rational (D) effective No. 10 Please return this file to me at least ------- the day after tomorrow. (A) until (B) for (C) by (D) as