………… we have told you to expect to see big ups and downs in the stock market, don't panic if your stocks have lost a lot of value.

• Although

• Before

• Because

• Since

We are upgrading our IT infrastructure ………… our employees can work more efficiently and securely.

• although

• after

• as if

• so that

We need to cut costs; ………… , we risk exceeding our budget for this fiscal quarter.

• however

• otherwise

• moreover

• therefore

Chinese-made goods ………… extremely popular in recent years with US consumers looking for low prices.

• are

• were

• had been

• have been

Several staff members left the sales conference after the manager ………… his closing speech.

• was finishing

• would finish

• had finished

• has finished

Advertising ………… not only to promote sales but also to upgrade a company's image.

• helps

• helped

• is helping

• help

If the government ………… an import fee, as it has threatened to do for years, prices of consumer goods will increase by at least 10 percent.

• will impose

• imposes

• has imposed

• is imposing

The new advertising campaign is designed to appeal ………… younger consumers, aligning with our strategy to expand our market reach.

• to

• for

• at

• of

Our customer service team is skilled ………… resolving complex issues efficiently, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

• at

• of

• in

• on

We need to finalize the project proposal ………… Friday to meet the deadline for submission.

• in

• by

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• of