1. annealed
2. pliable but strong
3. tough
4. tenacious

1. band
2. belt
3. girdle
4. ribbon
5. tire
6. area
7. zone
8. region
9. to wear
10. to carry
11. to take along
12. to bear (i.e. to have)
13. to lead
14. to bring
15. to look after
16. to raise

classifier: 條