Fill the gaps in the sentences using these key words from the text. The paragraph numbers are given to help you

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Fill the gaps in the sentences using these key words from the text. The paragraph numbers are given to 

help you. 

1.  someone who changes spoken or written words into another language, especially as their job 

_________________________ (para 1)

2.  to get someone to work in a company or join an organization _________________________ (para 1)

3.  the language spoken by a particular group or in a particular area, when it is different from the formal written 

language _________________________ (para 2)

4.  equipment that secretly lets telephone conversations be heard or recorded _________________________ 

(para 2)

5.  the process of carefully watching a person or place that may be involved in a criminal activity 

_________________________ (para 2)

6.  a business transaction that often involves buying or selling drugs _________________________ (para 2)

7.  someone who teaches or studies languages _________________________ (para 3)

8.  words or expressions that are very informal and are not considered suitable for more formal situations 

_________________________ (para 3)

9. 

to make something or someone become gradually less effective, confident or successful 

_________________________ (para 8)

10.  the act of giving in to somebody _________________________ (para 8)

11.  plan, or well-meant idea (the intention to do something) _________________________ (para 8)

12.  a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation 

_________________________ (para 11)

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