Choose the correct word

1. Many physical
   [characteristics|personalities] are passed down from generation to generation.
2. People collect stamps both as a(n)
   [employment|profession] and a hobby.
3. The support that teachers
   [serve|offer] their students is a very important part of a good education.
4. Karen loves to
   [battle|challenge] herself.
5. This sport has
   [aspects|attitudes] of snowboarding and mountaineering.
6. The
   [instructors|coaches] talk beginner skydivers through every move.
7. This year's BMX
   [competition|tour] will be held on the 14th of May.
8. Jim likes climbing up very
   [sharp|steep] mountains.
9. Skydiving gives Ted a great
   [sense|emotion] of freedom.