1£®Sam picked up some knowledge of the computer just by watching others working on it.

2£®Since the old man is always ready to help others, he deserves to win (win) our respect.

3£®The more you study maths, the easier(easy) you will feel.

4£®He advertised in the newspaper for a secretary.

5£®Most of the students are making rapid progress but Jeremy seems hopeless(hope)£®

6£®He has taken great pains(pain) to improve his image.

7£®It is so difficult a question that nobody can answer it.

8£®I'd like to talk with whoever is in charge of the company.