1)These apartments allow older people to keep their (independent) ___________, while having medical care available. 2)The manager stressed the (important) ___________ of developing a long—term strategy for the company. 3)It is the (responsible) _____________ of the Human Resources Department to employ new staff members. 4)It is not ___________ (surprise) that this new style of handbag is mainly purchased by young women. 5)We shall continue to give full and _____________ (act) support to the United Nations. 6)The company offers a variety of roles (suit) ______ for the goals, backgrounds and talents of its employees 7)I am ________ (please) to inform you that you have won the first prize. 8)The expert made a very (help) __________ suggestion for the project. 9)Thomas was (cheer) ______ and good-natured, and we soon became good friends.