1. The country has the foundations of a knowledge-based _________, because of its high investment in education. 2. They want to attract high quality __________ projects into the UK. 3. The ________ went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops. 4. Both firms have a long-standing reputation for ________ in customer service. 5. Our company mission is to achieve ________ through innovation and integration. 6. They recruit _______ young people and train them on the job.7. Buying those shares was a really _______ move. 8. We felt that it was a _______ solution to a difficult problem. 9. Working in a cutting-edge environment makes us think more ________ . 10 The organization celebrates and rewards ________ in its staff. 11. The government is determined to create a skilled __________ capable of preparing the country for a fast-paced global economy. 12. Schools are working increasingly with businesses to fill gaps in the ___________. 13 Graduate employees are entering the _________ with too few business skills, according to research.