No. 1 It was shocking news that Silverstone Corporation was fined for committing ------- and substantial violations of federal law. (A) serious (B) seriousness (C) seriously (D) serious-minded No. 2 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 No. 3 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. 4 The English conversation club has become active since it brought some new members ------- board. (A) on (B) over (C) for (D) across No. 5 Megan ------- the rumor about the company's restructuring last Monday. (A) overlooked (B) overviewed (C) overheard (D) overcame No. 6 The business trip was cancelled because the government ------- travel warnings yesterday for that country. (A) issues (B) issue (C) issued (D) has issued No. 7 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 8 A ------- decision regarding the acquisition is going to be made at the next board meeting. (A) critical (B) conceptual (C) criminal (D) chronological No. 9 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. 10 This doughnut shop offers a free ------- for coffee to customers until 8 am as part of its marketing to pre-commute workers. (A) voucher (B) book (C) receipt (D) recipe