............ the recent economic recession, high-tech venture firms keep growing in size, hiring numerous college graduates with degrees in engineering.

Every culture has its own (1)_____ list of behavior that is acceptable. Every society (2)_____ has its taboos, or types of behavior that are considered a violation of (3)_____ manners. If you travel to (4)_____ country, on business or vacation, it is really (5)____ to learn some of that country’s customs so that you (6)_____ insult the local people there. The word “taboo” comes from the Tongan language and is used in (7)_____ English to describe verbal and non-verbal behavior that is forbidden or to be (8) _____. In spite of people’s common thought, taboos are not universal and they tend to be (9)_____ to a certain culture or country, and usually form around a community’s values and beliefs. (10)_____, what is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.
(8)......................

When you have a small child in the house, you _______ leave small objects lying around. Such objects ________ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.

If coming from Salt Lake City, take the Bonneville Speedway, ................ is the first exit west of the rest area.

It is common practice for a firm to seek a ................ advantage in order to maintain its position in the marketplace.

My little sister learns ______. 

Choose the best answer:
“I’m ______ to listen to your pathetic excuses.” She said.

The application form used for submitting vacation requests will be ................ as the one used in previous years.

She admitted …... the money. 

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Cell Choice marketers are   ___________ to become familiar with competitors’ products and advertising.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Rattan Furniture House's new production plant is expected to be fully _____________   by early April.

He has all the right ____ for the job.

Please carefully read the ............. instructions regarding the store policy on returning items.

Please keep in mind that all purchases must stay within the team budget ............. ordering new equipment.

You should ______ your parents. 

Fortunately, the last shipment of computers, which was delayed due to the storm, reached its destination a day earlier than we ................

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The finance director noticed that the reports ___________   had submitted to the board were not the final version.

Complete the sentences using the words or phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words.

Just imagine / human life / be like / 20 years.

Management at Novista Pharmaceuticals believes the automated verification system will increase everyone’s work ..................

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Renovations can begin on Bounty Bank’s main offices  _____________  the board authorizes the project.

Visible from ............... in the city, the tower stands in the very center of the Turpis territory.