10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Living in a 1 (high) competitive society, the idea that the purpose of life is to work is popular or even dominant. Most bread earners believe that 2 (finance) guarantee is more realistic and important for a person and for his family. So they take it for granted 3 devoting to work is the most reasonable and worthy thing to do.
Nevertheless, 4 (object) think that work is only a means to have a better life. They argue that there are more important things than work in life, such as friends, personal interests, social 5 (responsible) and so on. They think that life will be dull and 6 (meaning) with work as its aim.
In my opinion, we should strike a balance 7 work and life. On the one hand, to be a diligent worker is necessary and meaningful. On the other hand, we should not be workaholic, or we will lose many such significant things in life 8 love and friendship. Wherever life takes us and whatever choices 9 (lay) out before us, something worth 10 (remember) is that our work, when done well, will not only help us make a living but also help make a life for ourselves and for others.
