About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the _________ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction.

It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, _____ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument.

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There weren't enough students, so they ......... to close the school.

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Mr. Yamamoto voiced his..... for the hard work and dedication of the advertising department during its recent campaign.

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It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.

Vincent Van Gogh is a famous painter from the 19th century. Van Gogh's paintings are sold at very high prices (1) ______many collectors want his paintings. But unfortunately, when he was (2) ______, he did not have a happy life.
Van Gogh was from a poor family in Holland and lived (3) _______his life at home. He lived a rather sad and (4) _______ life. He drew things that he could see (5) ______ around the quiet town of his parents' home or outside his window. This is why he painted things (6) _______the sky, his room and even himself. 
Van Gogh once cut off his own ear after drawing a picture of himself. He cut it off to (7) _______ the person that said the ear in Van Gogh's painting was not correct. It was very (8) _____ him to do such a thing.
Van Gogh was also (9) _________a crazy man. He really (10) ______become crazy, and was sent to a mental hospital. Sadly, he killed himself when he was just 37.

(2)..........................

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We believe that the popularity of …………products is the result of a combination of beauty and functionality.

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I would highly recommend it. This local establish presents its guests with an especially relaxing dining experience. In the main door, diners_________on large

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The secretary corrected all the __________ in the computer printout. 

Many people are dying                                   various types of cancer.

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My father continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of manager. Finally, his hard work paid off and he was promoted.

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Linella Media Group has indicated that growth in its new media  revenues last year helped ------- a decrease in television advertising.

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Inclement weather and a reduced workforce……the greatest challenges to the renovation of the Kern Science Center.

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It has been a secret for many years, but I am going to break the seal now.

We are  _________  to produce unemployment by 50%.

They don't like interruptions or  ______changes of schedule.

Following the visit to your production facility in Hong Kong next week, we………….a comprehensive factory automation program to meet your company's needs.

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After remaining high for several days, temperatures finally fell__________yesterday.

Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  ….. my daughter reaches the age of sixteen, she will be able to drive.

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You will find the  manual  very helpful__________any problems you encounter when you first use the software.

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Although my brother is sometimes mischievous, he is well-behaved on the whole.