We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much. A) without B) despite C) with D) for 2 . She didn’t know ________ to press her ideas in English clearly in public. A) which B) why C) what D) how 3 . ________ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry. A) As B) Since C) While D) Unless 4 . We are happy at the good news ________ Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager. A) that B) which C) what D) whether 5 . It is important that we ________ the task ahead of time. A) will fi ni sh B) finished C) finish D) shall finish 6 . Would you please pass me the book ________ cover is black? A) which B) whose C) that D) its 7 . ________ in the company for three years, Mark has become perienced in business negotiations. A) Having worked B) Have been working C) Have worked D) Worked 8 . Not until she arrived at the meeting room ________ she had forgotten to bring the document. A) she realized B) did she realize C) she did realize D) does she realize 9 . John had never been abroad before, ________ he found the business trip very exciting. A) because B) though C) so D) while 10 . ________ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree. A) Since B) While C) Because D) If