12сон, Ex 17, p 228

Military is ___ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for 2 years.

People tend to work hard at this ___ of life.

If you understand a matter thoroughly, that means you understand it ___

The writer could not be at the ceremony, and his wife accepted the prize on his ___

My cousin likes eating very much, but he isn’t very ___ about the food he eats.

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel was born to a family known for fine craftwork of wood and ___ of coal.

In order to repair barns, build fence, grow crops, and care for animals a farmer must be ___

His breaking the rules set a dangerous ___

What is minimum entrance ___ for this course?

With black hair and eyes, she is ___ of the people from her country.

I’m afraid we got our ___ crossed - I thought my husband would be picking up the children and he thought I was doing it.

When a Vietnamese wants to work part-time in Australia, he needs to get a work ___

Maria and Jean had a ___ romance - they met and married within two months.

After the football match the crowds ___ out of the stadium into the nearest bars and cafes.

The questions on the test were too long and difficult. I found it ___ to finish them on time.

Concern for the environment is now at the ___ of many governments’ policies.

Is English a compulsory subject or a(n) ___ one at high school here?

The river was ___ to help the local children go to school easily.

When the post finally fell ___, they offered it to Brian.

In recent years there has been a ___ increase in the cost of living.