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Sales of our computer software were good last quarter, but sales for our mobile applications have been even  __________.

As soon as she arrived in London, she found that the English people spoke English differently from what she _____. 

This definition is obviously very broad, but a narrower one would exclude _______ much.

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When the apprentice attempted the task for the first time, he was ____________   by Mrs. White.

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.
(43).........................

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The seller of the car is only willing to consider offers  ____________  $35,000.

He said that he ____ a lot of money on advertising to expand his business. 

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: The music was so loud ____ we couldn’t hear what you said.

The disaster has caused ................ damage to the area.

Do you remember Mr.Brown, .............. taught us how to write an English essay?

Don't worry! Our new product will keep your bathroom clean and ..................

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: If I have to do some homeworks tonight, I will not be able to ____ the concert.

Oil is essential for ........... manufacture of .............. plastics.

They ____ a lot of preparation before the match started. 

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It is critical that all customers orders be fulfilled in a  ___________  manner.

Mountains  _______ most of it.

Definitions of music can change dramatically over a short time, as they have across the world during the 20th  _________.

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Both Peter and Mary enjoy scientific expedition.

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The Planning Department recommended ------- the new branch in a residential area away from downtown.

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The guidelines for the monthly publication are  _______________  revised to adapt to the changing readers.

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The turnout for last week's music festival was much larger than expected,  __________  the unfavorable weather conditions.