No. 1 Please return this file to me at least ------- the day after tomorrow. (A) until (B) for (C) by (D) as No. 2 There are ------- people lining up in front of the theater for the new performance by one of the best ballet dancers in the world. (A) most (B) less (C) much (D) many No. 3 Gregory will have to work on weekends in order ------- the deadline. (A) to make (B) make (C) made (D) making No. 4 After the appointment a new head of the office was announced, Michael was forced to -------. (A) restore (B) remit (C) resign (D) reiterate No. 5 As ------- exposure to heat will damage the products, please store them in a cool, dark place. (A) stretched (B) spoiled (C) prolonged (D) abused No. 6 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. 7 Norah is an excellent assistant, ------- she gets lost easily. (A) and that (B) except that (C) so much that (D) such that 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 Mr. Berkowitz had been expecting a ------- amount of money as a bonus, but in the end he only received a very small amount. (A) consequent (B) considerate (C) considerable (D) consecutive No. 10 Mr. Wise made sure he ------- the job contract thoroughly before signing it. (A) reads (B) read (C) reading (D) will read