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How long ____ the drums?

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The Editor reserves the right to ...... readers’ letters

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Her contract ___ in two months, so she’s looking for another job

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Precisely when the first wheeled chairs were invented and used for ____ persons is unknown

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Racer Bus Services has reported significant ------- in profits due to the new Amtrak line

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Since they aren't answering their telephone, they___________

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If the subject of divorce .......... , try to change the subject

At break time, I go to the library and ______ books

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There should be no discrimination on ____ of sex, race or religion

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_______ you see Frank at the conference, give him my regards

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In Japan, politeness and good manners are very important and business meetings are very formal. Business cards are also important and they (31) _____ these at the beginning of a meeting. They always look at them carefully, so you should do the same as they might think you're rude if you don't. A lot of communication is non-verbal. They are very good listeners and may ask a lot of questions to (32) _____ they understand everything. In a conversation they wait longer before they reply than westerners do, so it's important (33) _____ speak in those long pauses but to wait for their reply. In their culture it's rude to ask direct questions or to say 'No' or 'I disagree'. In business it takes a long time to (34) _____ a decision because they have to ask everyone in the company. When they say 'Yes' it may mean 'I understand', not 'I agree', and when they smile it might be because they don't know (35) _____ to say

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To my surprise, she earns _______ my older brother

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It's getting dark, so we'd better make __________ camp

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The system that lets us take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide is called ................... system

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 ________ TV channels are there in Viet Nam? 

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Dad made ______________ if to chase me out of the room.

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The points raised about the exercise technique are not ________ to this presentation

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My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which four comics she was going to buy

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I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometers from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (11)_______ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (12)______ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (13)______ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organization and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (14)______ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (15)______ was considering working for a charity

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Urbanisation programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely (26) _____ regions with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialisation. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also (27) _____ various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries. When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a (28) _____ of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities. Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for (29) _____ is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek (30) _____ other high values in their life

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The new consultant is still feeling her ________ in the hospital