No. 1 In some countries in South America, tourists are advised to avoid ------- cash because of the high risk of being robbed. (A) carry (B) being carried (C) to carry (D) carrying No. 2 Low interest rates ------- allowed more young couples to buy homes. (A) have (B) has (C) are (D) is No. 3 The company purchased a new photocopier because the previous model was -------. (A) outnumbered (B) outdated (C) outgoing (D) outward No. 4 Kate has the most ------- software applications installed in her mobile. (A) portable (B) parallel (C) popular (D) probable No. 5 Mr. Bean is a popular politician because he always takes the ------- of the worker. (A) surprise (B) support (C) side (D) sight No. 6 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 7 The new staff who joined our team is very friendly and down-to- -------. (A) earth (B) floor (C) ground (D) town No. 8 Despite the analysts' forecast, Yano Technologies ------- a profit of $350 million during the last fiscal year. (A) rebounded (B) realized (C) refunded (D) referred No. 9 The new member, who joined the club two months ago, is not ------- to vote on the nomination of the president. (A) eligible (B) responsible (C) available (D) affordable No. 10 ------- the meeting finished pretty late, Nancy was waiting for me to ask me some questions. (A) Nevertheless (B) Still (C) However (D) Although