Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words and expressions in the box.

1 The __________ required of a teacher ranges from academic skills to the ability to get on well with children. 

2 You cannot do what you want to in a classroom; teachers and students have to ___________ the rules.

3 If children are upset about something, it’s important to find out what the problem is and __________ them. 

4 I have a drawer in my office where I keep ________________ I might need.

5 When I told the class we had to stay in at lunchtime everyone __________.

6 As you go up the career ladder in a school, there’s more ________________ and less actual teaching.

7 Why have you got a(n) __________ on your face on such a beautiful day?

8 Teaching is not a well-paid profession, but many teachers would say that teaching is its own __________. 

9 Now children, the room is very __________, so it’s time for everyone to help tidy up.