We can try to beat it off, or we can decide that the thing ______ the challenge isn’t worth the trouble and call it quits

Beavers have been known to use logs, branches, rocks, and mud to build darns that are more than a thousand__________ .

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I don't think you should go to the ________ of renting a hot air balloon when your girlfriend has said she just wants a quiet Valentine's Day at home

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Supervisors -------- have questions about the new expense report process should contact the budget office for assistance

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We are so excited to ------- you to the grand opening of the WrittenBurg Museum of Art.

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The Northwick Orchestra will perform later this month ------- Reverbury Hall

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The servant dropped two cups while she _________________ up last night

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He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying.

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Due to industrialization, many changes were ____ in people's daily lives

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The social worker has taken countless kids under his _______ over the years, and many of them stay in contact with him years later

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The company announced a 21 __________ increase in profits.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (31)_________liber; the Latin word for "book". (32)_________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (33)_________audio visual and online databases. In addition (34)_________ maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature tele-communications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.

The central mission of a library (35)_________to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations.

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The lights in the cinema ------- before a movie begins

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------- interested in purchasing group tickets for a Clovett Theater production should contact Miriam Miller

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The more electricity you use, ______ your bill will be

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The detective made an important _______________ when he noticed the broken glass was outside the window

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I decided to ______________ all the decorations right after the party so I didn't have to do it the next day

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As usual, Mr. Jone's current ____ of dancers is diverse, attractive, strong and supple.

His words and love made me _____ all about what I was stressing about.

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His sister, Lilia, is _______ to have made a fortune by selling hand-made ornaments

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Many customers of RDF Bank find it convenient to ------- deposit paychecks into a specific account each month