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In contrast to the ______________   outside, the inside of Taft's Bakery was warm and welcoming.

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Some experts believe that the functions of the print media will be replaced by audio or visual media.

The largest landmass is divided into two "continents" along _____ Ural mountains. 

Hummock grasses grow in loose sand on the crest.

At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting  ___________ is followed.

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Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they come into contact with strong ocean currents.

United Parcel Service (UPS) believes that its employees should give the firm a fair day’s work for a fair’s day pay. The package delivery firm seems willing to give more than a fair’s day pay. But in (35) ____, UPS expects maximum output from its employees. Since 1920s, the firm’s industrial engineers have been studying every detail of every task (36) ____ by most UPS employees. From their studies have come time and motion standards that (37) ____ how those tasks are performed and how long they should take. Drivers, for example, are expected to walk to a customer’s door at a speed of exactly three feet per second. They are told to knock as soon as they get there, rather than (38) ____ time looking for a doorbell. Work engineers are (39) ____ riding with drivers, timing everything from stops at traffic lights, to wait at customers’ doorway, to stairway climbs, to coffee break. And they are not (40) ____ to pointing out the occasional inefficiency. Additionally, supervisors ride with the least good drivers, noting how they work and constantly (41) ____ them until their work is up to standard. The (42) ____of all this work engineering is efficiency, and UPS has been called one of the most efficient companies anywhere. It's also a highly profitable company. Most drivers take the regimentation in stride: many show (43) ____ in meeting the UPS standards each day. Others, however, feel that they are constantly being pushed, that it is impossible for them to (44) ____ at work. UPS officials claim that the standards provide accountability. And, they say, employees who work according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day.
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Members who renew their newspaper subscription at least one month prior to its -------will receive a 5 percent discount.

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Tech Solutions, Inc. educates growing businesses with information on how to _________  use technology as a tool to grow their businesses.

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If you look at the environment around us, you can see that there is a number of issues that come to our attention.

The sick child must stay away from others because he has a ............ disease.

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SP Treatment is a  ____________  health services company which has developed a range of innovative products.

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I want to see the ............ of the environment from the local authority.

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To safeguard your family against foodborne illnesses, make sure you  ___________  wash utensils after use, especially if they have come into contact with raw meat, fish or poultry.

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_______ Giải thích:
Tạm dịch: the acquisition of a competitor, Plautner Electric has become the biggest appliance retailers in the city.

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Mr. Hiroshi was not required to attend the computer training  ________  he had extensive previous experience in software programming.

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The restaurant has a  _____________  decorated room that is perfect for hosting childrent's parties.

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The Tiffany Corporation celebrated the ------ of the brand's first store in Auckland, New Zealand, last week.

 John and Karen persuaded me .............  the conference.

It's time for us ____ in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities, towns, municipalities and states.

The thief returned the old lady’s money because he had a guilty _____.