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Everyone at Hammond Construction, Inc. was surprised to find out that the year's greatest cost saving measure was ------- by an intern.

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His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.

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No one knew precisely what would happen to human being in space.

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Scientists are looking for an ........... way to reduce energy consumption.

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The first thing that is included in the "living together” (23) ______ is the expected good relations with your family. This also involves sharing equally the housework. Lots of people think that everyone should share the housework (24) ________, but in many homes parents do most of it. To certain minds, many families can't share the housework whereas they should try it. In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible because of the families' timetable. So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must do things together. For this they can establish a housework planning.
(25)_________, housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible. He will think that he has an important role in his family. According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework because (26) ______ will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future. Too many teenagers and young adults leave home without knowing how to cook or clean, but if parents delegate basic housework to teens as they are old enough to do it, they won't be destabilized by doing the housework in their new grown-up life.
It can be (27) ________ concluded that many parents don't really prepare their children for future, because they don't stimulate them to learn how to run a house. If parents get them responsible, teens will be more responsible and that will improve family's life.

(25)_________, housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible

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Who looks ................ your children when you are away from home?

To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good _______for her.

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We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.

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The local government tried to play down the seriousness of the disaster.

As John ................. enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself pursuing other careers.

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I ................... him three years ago.

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Bryant Cosmetics' marketing team developed a promotional campaign by -------, rather than outsourcing the work.

The director informed that no candidate _____ all the criteria for the administrative position.                                          

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I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive others.

 The rhinoceros will become ............... if people continue to hurt them.

Abraham Lincolns boyhood home resembled those of many others midwestern pioneers, with its dirt floor, sleeping loft, and crude fireplace.

The Beauty Contest is ............. start at 8:00 a.m our time next Monday.

The more satisfied employees are, ______________ to the company.

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Are you a stamp .............?

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The executive director has asked all production supervisors to monitor the work schedule ____________   in the future.

We soon got the machine _______ again.