6.Small traders cannot………………………… in the face of cheap foreign imports. (competition)
7What’s the…………………………………. of your country? (populate)
8.It’s……………………… now than it was a year ago. (difference)
9.There are no significant……………… between the education systems of the two countries. (different)
10.All participants will be considered regardless of age, sex, religion or…………………. (nation)
11.We should limit population…………………. because our resources are limited. (grow)
12.The news caused great………………….…. among her friends. (excite)
13.In Britain and America, it is………… for everybody to sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ on New Year’s Eve. (tradition)
14.The company has decided to withdraw from some of its…………………(sponsor)
15.The playgroup provides plenty of…………………… for the children. (stimulate)
16.Over 30,000. ………………….will run in the New York marathon. (compete)
17.The negotiation was attended by…………………. of several states. (represent)
18.The scheme aims to encourage increased……………… in sporting activities. (participate)
19.The………………… of further job losses comes at a bad time (announce)