根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个为多余的单词或短语。

break down   in other words   bless     employ     in this sense     appeal to        vary     accompany     by comparison       entertain

【小题1】I failed the exam because I didn’t study enough; ________________, my lack of preparation led to poor results.
【小题2】Since the tools ________________ by the human, our civilization has witnessed a rapid development.
【小题3】There is also a nursery to help care for babies, and children can play with toys and read books while ________________by family members in a waiting room.
【小题4】Sometimes part of what makes an animal cute is what makes them dangerous, ________________commercial trades especially fur industry.
【小题5】The amount of time it takes to complete the project ________________ from person to person.
【小题6】The homeless man was grateful to ________________ with a hot meal on a cold night.
【小题7】The street performer’s magic tricks and skills were highly ________________ to watch.
【小题8】The organization’s efforts in promoting diversity are focused on ________________ barriers and creating equal opportunities for all individuals.