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At first, she was trained to be ____scriptwiter, but later she worked as_______secretary.

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When I was a child, I _____ anyone 40 was old.

Deforestation________devastative floods in many parts of the world.

The _____ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had to wait.

The man asked me how ______ to the airport. He said he had to ______ the 9.00 plane to Paris

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On ______, ten million text messages are sent every minute.

By 2050, medical technology _______ many diseases.

He has all the right ____ for the job.

Do you know what made so many people ______ their home? 

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He had been in many a tight ______ during his life, and guarding a warehouse did not trouble him unduly.

Shane Trading Co. has hired a team of financial consultants to ensure that a fair ................... of funding takes place across all teams.

The meeting has been put _____ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.

By the time Mr. Greenfield returns from his business trip, the company's new policy ..................

After 15 years as a fashion designer, Mr Jacobs will quit his job to pursue an .............. career in public relations.

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Is it a compulsion that the scheme............ next Friday?

They want ______ to the cinema. 

The teacher expected Sarah ______ harder/ he gave her a lot of homework______. 

Now that the final terms of the contract have been confirmed, Mr. Jackson ............... the construction project before the end of this month.

.................. her vacation, Janet traveled to Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai.

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Steeltop's machinery is solidly built and will operate   ____________ for years without the need for costly maintenance and repairs.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.