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Exercise 22. Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the list bellow: had voice had said an told into afford The secretary ... (1) me that Mr. John would see me. I felt nervous when I went ... (2) his office. He did not look up from his desk when I entered. After I ... (3) sat down, he ...(4) that business was very bad. He told me that the firm could not ... (5) to pay such large salaries. Twenty people ... (6) already left. I knew my turn had come. "Mr. John,” I said in a weak ... (7). "Don't interrupt," he said. Then he smiled and told me I would receive ... (8) extra $100 a year.