Humans and Cattle
Cows usually ________ in fields during the day.
Graze
Puppies usually form a strong __________ their owners after spending a lot of time together.
bond with
Houses made of bamboo are often more __________ than they look because they can bend instead of breaking during an earthquake.
resilient
A building that combines old and new styles may __________ traditional designs with modern ideas.
incorporate
A child may __________ certain characteristics, such as eye color or personality traits, from their parents.
inherit
There is strong ________ that regular exercise improves your health.
evidence
A golden retriever is usually a very __________ dog that is gentle and easy to train.
docile
Japan is __________ earthquakes because it lies near several tectonic plate boundaries.
prone to
The reason for his sudden change in behavior became __________ after he explained what happened.
apparent
The scientist studied the children's behavior over several years and noticed a __________ pattern.
consistent
Scientists did more tests to ________ the possibility that the disease was caused by dirty water.
rule out
The scientist __________ that foxes could become friendlier after many generations of selective breeding.
hypothesized
The rescue team had been hopeful, but the latest report brought __________ news about the number of people still missing.
discouraging
After years of living abroad, she wanted to __________ her culture again by visiting her hometown.
get in touch with
Parents may have different __________ for their oldest, middle, and youngest children.
expectations
Farmers use __________ to help crops grow, and they use a __________ to prepare the soil before planting.
fertilizer / plow
The puppies were raised __________ humans so they could __________ them more easily.
in close proximity to / bond with
The bridge was built to __________ strong earthquakes and protect its __________.
withstand / occupants
The new design was created with __________ from nature and was __________ the surrounding environment.
inspiration / in keeping with
As children grow older, they may go through a __________ where they want to become more independent and do things __________.
phase, on their own
Zoos have improved animals' __________, but some people argue that wild animals should never be kept in __________.
living conditions / captivity
The scientists used _____ _____ to produce foxes with friendlier __________.
selective breeding / traits
Although the safety features were expensive, they eventually __________ because they acted as __________ during the earthquake.
paid off / safeguards
The old building was removed to __________ a new shopping center, but the architects tried to keep the city's __________ alive by incorporating traditional __________.
make way for / heritage / elements
The couple argued frequently for several years. __________, their marriage started to __________.
Subsequently / fall apart