I am not a sociologist (0) but a specialist in English

I am not a sociologist (0) but a specialist in English literature, so my ___________(1) for describing Britain are chiefly that I live here, that I was born here and I have spent many years ________(2) adults and I have been __________(3) involved in various social and political concerns since ___________(4). Before writing this book I returned to Russia ___________(5) and had unique _______________(6) to observe some areas of your country little known to _________(7) visitors. I asked questions of every Russian whom I met and your answers made a _______(8) contrast with those I have received from my compatriots.

1.SOCIOLOGY
2.QUALIFY

3.TEACH
4.ACTIVE
5.ADOLESCENT
6.OCCASION
7.OPPORTUNE
8.WEST

9.FASCINATE