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Several of the parents were giving their children ______ like sweets or pocket money for passing exams.
Several of the parents were giving their children rewards like sweets or pocket money for passing exams.
As a result of the closures, thousands of _____ workers, who recently lost their jobs, went on strike.
As a result of the closures, thousands of unemployed workers, who recently lost their jobs, went on strike.
She _____ for a job with the local newspaper.
She applied for a job with the local newspaper.
You shouldn't immediately tell your employer about your _____ and weaknesses.
You shouldn't immediately tell your employer about your strengths and weaknesses.
After the political scandal, the Prime Minister announced that he would ______ within a few weeks.
After the political scandal, the Prime Minister announced that he would resign within a few weeks.
Elvina earns an hourly ____ of $11.
Elvina earns an hourly wage of $11.
If you want this job, you should wear clothes ______ for a job interview.
If you want this job, you should wear clothes appropriate for a job interview.
Some choosy customers are quite difficult to ______. (=deal with)
Some choosy customers are quite difficult to handle. (=deal with)
I wasn't sure if she would _____ ____ ______ my friends. They seemed so different.
I wasn't sure if she would fit in with my friends. They seemed so different.
Students who, in addition to their academic achievements, took ______ courses did better in the job market.
Students who, in addition to their academic achievements, took vocational courses did better in the job market.
We're ______ _____ 50 new staff this year as our company is expanding.
We're taking on 50 new staff this year as our company is expanding.
Many students now choose to complete an ________ and only then pursue a university degree to improve their job prospects.
Many students now choose to complete an apprenticeship and only then pursue a university degree to improve their job prospects.
The trip abroad for more than a year seemed rather _______ for a young girl as she’d never left home before.
The trip abroad for more than a year seemed rather daunting for a young girl as she’d never left home before.
Some of them may _______ at specialised subjects such as engineering or finance as their knowledge of them is really deep.
Some of them may excel at specialised subjects such as engineering or finance as their knowledge of them is really deep.
I'm ____ _____ ____ Joe for a few days while he’s off sick.
I'm filling in for Joe for a few days while he’s off sick.