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 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 Tom made a big mistake this morning, so the boss gave him a warning not to do it -------. (A) again (B) over (C) once (D) more No. 4 Ms. Canberry told Nicole to bring at ------- two friends to the dinner party. (A) fewest (B) latest (C) least (D) best No. 5 Mr. Chu in the IT support team has the reputation of dealing with any sort of problem, ------- how complicated it is. (A) even if (B) otherwise (C) no matter (D) therefore No. 6 The janitor worked overtime for three days ------- during the annual conference. (A) over (B) now (C) forward (D) straight No. 7 This intensive workshop will teach you how to overcome performance anxiety and develop more ------- skills. (A) presently (B) presenter (C) presentation (D) presented No. 8 The members worked ------- the holiday period because they wanted to finish the project with no delay. (A) by (B) out (C) at (D) through No. 9 The human resources director is ------- temp workers for the three-day sales event at ABC Department. (A) repeating (B) reclining (C) recruiting (D) recreating No. 10 Kylie doesn't like her current job because she often has to work -------. (A) overall (B) overtime (C) longtime (D) sometime