In the ________of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to make a start in America.”

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The companies nationwide are obliged________decent wages for their employees.

By the 19th century, adult education was developing as a formal, organized movement in the  _______ world.

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When one is talking, you shouldn’t interrupt him, _______?

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Nowadays, Erosion is more and more increasing __________ the removals of trees

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Mr. Pike _________ for this company for more than thirty years, and he intends to stay here until he_________.

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In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ____________ with the interviewers

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Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”

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If you want to save your eyesight, you must operate immediately

Which word is the synonym of “high-paying”?

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Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
Andrew: "Can I have the bill, please?"
Waiter: "______."

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I can easily while the whole afternoon ______ reading a good book.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions: 

The number of wildlife habitat reserves (A) have been (B) established in order to (C) save endangered (D) species from extinction.

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Last year in May, my husband pop me the _____________.

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I can’t afford to spend a lot of time standing here talking. Time is ______, you know!

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The key ____ inventive success often requires being in theright place at the right time

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With commercial and recreational facilities within _______ distance and open all hours, it is hoped that people will choose to leave their cars at home

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The carbon dioxide gas given ____ by the fermenting vat was known as “fixed air”

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We could tolerate your noisy parties time and again, but throwing bottles out of the window was beyond the __________

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____ now, he already has a good job, he is still taking a lifelong learning course to sharpen his skills and improve his knowledge.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Some manufacturers are not only (A) raising their prices (B) but also (C) decreasing the production of their products (D) as well.