10. To receive ---- for entrance to the research  facilities, visitors must first register at the security office.

a)authoritative b)authorize c)authorization d)authorized

13. The shipping company informed the distribution office that it would not be able to send the orders ---- March 17.

a)over b)inside c)between d)before

14. Production teams that meet their monthly quotas ---- the last work day of the month will be given bonuses.

a)against b)by c)during d)under

18. The store's reported sales during the special promotion period were ---- last year's total.

a)down b)lower c)less d)below

24. Ms. Beasley has six full-time employees conducting market research ---- her department.

a)near b)within c)between d)over

28. The aim of Thursday's workshop is to help managers listen to the ideas of their employees more ----.

a)attention b)attentive c)attentively d)attentiveness

29. According to sales terms and conditions, online orders must be paid ---- credit card.

a)for b)to c)by d)of

30. Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be posted ---- the facility on Monday.

a)over b)upon c)above d)throughout

31. Cosmetics manufacturers cannot market products ---- the approval of the Bureau of Food and Drugs.

a)between b)without c)along d)beside

35. Page Turner Bookstore chose to look for a new supplier ---- renewing its contract with Coleman Distribution.

a)instead of b)next to c)except for d)according to

36. The annual profits of the real estate development company often reach ---- $100 million.

a)further b)outside of c)over d)apart from

38. This special promotional offer, which also includes a free yoga class, ---- on March 28.

a)expire b)will have expired c)expired d)has been expiring

39. To enlist, simply ---- your pass and a valid ID card at Fitness Gold Gym's customer service desk.

a)report b)distribute c)dictate d)present