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Interviewer : What skills and qualifications do you have for this job? Job applicant: I ____ type fast, use MS Office, operate a photocopier and a scanner with no problem.

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Boss : If you need a bigger office, you __________ use mine if you want to. Subordinate : Thank you Mr. Smith!

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Friend A: __________ you pass me the salt, Joe? Friend B: No problem, man!

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At this time of year, it __________ get as hot as 40o C so it is recommendable to wear light clothes.

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Back in the old days, one __________ walk on the street really late at night but now it is not possible due to the high crime and mugging rate.

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When I was in elementary school, I __________ climb trees and swing from big branches.

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If Heather doesn't arrive on time, it __________ be due to the traffic jam on Main Street.

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I would travel around the world if I __________.

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Friend A : We __________ ask our lawyer to take your case, he's very good. Friend B: Thank you for offering but we have already taken care of it.

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