She's hired a lawyer who specializes ______ divorce cases. 2. People want to stay ______ ______ trouble so they stay away from anything different . 3. Tobacco is taxed in most countries, along ______ alcohol. 4. She was, ______ essence , what she had always been. And he, wasn’t he also what he had always been? 5. He dived his hand into his pocket ______ an attempt to find the key. 6. Everyone can see that he is ______ ______ power. I don’t think he will succeed ______ winning the support again. 7. As a result of the drought, they are stuck ______ enough food to feed the nation. 8. During the president’s absence, the vice-president will preside ______ the meetings. 9. The ______ has great credibility in France and Germany . (certify) 10. There is often a lack of ______ between one government and the next. (continue) 11. He dismissed all the ______ managers the first thing after he took over the company. (competence) 12. These courses will be a preparation for the ______ training. (profession) 13. His ______ as a member of the cricket club surprised us very much. (enroll) 14. The manual stresses the importance of regular ______ . (maintain) 15. He had a small private income which was ______ for her needs. (suffice) 16. The local doctor couldn't tell what was wrong, so he sent her to see a ______ . (special) 17. The closure of petrol stations in country areas would be ______ for people who live in villages. (disaster) 18. The report recommends people to avoid prolonged ______ to sunlight. (expose) 19. Would you like to wait while the ______ makes up your prescription? (pharmacy) 20. She helped to keep the company alive when its very ______ was threatened. (exist)