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Some reptile skins - such as crocodile, python and monitor lizard - are highly prized ____ exotic leathers.

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Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help.

A. B.     C. D. 

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He wasn't able to cope __________ the stresses and strains of the job

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–“What will you do during winter vacation?”–“I don’t know, but it’s about time ______something.”

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Workers are advised not to operate certain machines by -------

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You can’t prevent him from _______________ alcohol

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The city council made it clear that.......towns without a municipal trash collection service are allowed to issue permits for incinerators

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If you don’t take a flu shot, you’re likely to _______ the flu

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His _________________.to return her phone call made her realize that something was wrong.

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When taking a book order, agents must record the customer’s name and the -------price of each item

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It is recommended the candidate ____ take as many IELTS mock tests as possible before going for the real exam, which cost nearly $250.

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It is high time more intensive campaigns were initiated to protect endangered species all over the world.

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After Peter Saks ------- the Sales Department, he eliminated the policy that let sales staff use company cars for personal business

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We have been married ________________

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A(n) ____ is someone who does skilled work or someone who is skilled in making things with their hands.

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Much of the coast has been ________________ by nuclear waste

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How I wished at that moment that I ___________ a car; then I would have driven back from the party instead of letting him take the wheel when drunk.

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There have been several in-depth and ____ talks on urbanization and its effects delivered in the university hall

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It started bucketing ____________ just as I began cycling home

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 Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always getting at him.

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Our company’s efforts to hire new workers have intensified ------- so many employees have recently retired