1. John’s life experiences have made him ……………. to other people’s troubles.

2. The principle of ………………. explains why children look like their parents.

3. The opening of a chocolate factory ……………. the local economy and improved employment possibilities.

4. During the last two years, there has been a significant ……………. in the number of overseas students in Canadian universities.

5. ……………. to your opinion, I do respect your judgment.

6. Most metals ……………… as they become cooler.

7. The teacher tried to clarify the issue more ……………… by using another example more familiar to the students.

8. Studies show that girls are getting higher ……………… than boys in most school subjects.

9. Although the two computers seemed to be identical, there were some …………. differences between them.

10. Wearing a seatbelt when traveling in a car is now a …………. requirement is many countries.

11. Some students are …………. to speak English because they are shy.

12. The size of the window seems out of …………. with the height of the wall.

13. One of the most important skills to learn as a student is how to make use of your time …………. .

14. Computer equipment can become ……………. very quickly because new technology emerges so fast.

15. There is a(an) …………. between what he said yesterday and what he said today.

16. The professor’s comments added to the …………. of the issue.

17. The movie was boring, and its ending was quite …………. .

18. The design of buildings is being ………… to allow easier access for disabled people.

19. This plant likes sun and water, as well as …………….. soil, to grow well.

20. The shortage of student accommodation …………….. student enrollment.

21. Pollution is a problem which has a(an) …………….. on every country today.

22. This newspaper is considered by many Iranians as the most …………….. newspaper in Iran.

23. Anybody driving a car is …………….. by law to have insurance.

24. Exposure to the sun can …….…….. the aging process.

25. The man said …….…….. that he was innocent until he was released.