If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify (识别) those of     1     (great) and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you’ll feel a real sense of     2     (achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow     3     (be) often acceptable.

Most of us are more focused     4     our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive     5     possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.

Recent     6     (study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks     7     (regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for     8     while, exercising, or doing something you enjoy.

If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll be less likely     9     (bring) your work home. It could be anything—gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is,     10     (make) sure it’s a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.

Do you know spring rolls? Spring rolls,     1     name is a translation of the Chinese chun juan, are     2     variety of filled, rolled dim sum found in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine.

In China, the past spring rolls were regarded as a seasonal food     3     (eat) during the spring. They started as a pancake rolls stuffed with the new season’s spring vegetables. Nowadays, spring rolls can be enjoyed throughout the year and they are usually served as an     4     (amaze) starter for parties.

Fried spring rolls are generally small. They can be sweet or salty; the former are often filled     5     red bean paste (红豆馅) and the latter are     6     (typical) prepared with vegetables. Non-fried spring rolls are usually     7     (big) than the fried ones. Unlike fried spring rolls, non-fried spring rolls     8     (make) by filling the wrappers with many different pre-cooked     9     (ingredient). Traditionally, they are food for the Cold Food Festival and the Tomb Sweeping Day in spring     10     (remember) ancestors.

In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl     1     was singing one of his works. Inspired by the girl’s video, he also asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance. His first virtual choir,“ Lux Aurumque”, had 185 singers from 12 different     2     (country). It has received millions of views on the Internet. Since then, the virtual choir     3     (become) a worldwide phenomenon.

Nowadays, millions of people log onto TikTok (Douyi n in Chinese) to watch     1     is called Mukbang (Chibo in Chinese). It might seem strange, but these videos are surprisingly satisfying to watch. It     2     (allow) people to “eat” with others even though they are at home alone. However, there is a dark side to Mukbang. The way     3     which people eat food in most of these videos isn’t healthy. Some Mukbangers eat too much food and it makes their audience uncomfortable. This could encourage bad habits which might lead to serious eating problems.

Reading is a unique human experience. Just by skimming our eyes over some words, we can     1     (mental) travel across time and space. But reading can also be hard, especially when we’re faced with a difficult text.     2     (make) it an easier and more rewarding experience, you’d better read in print whenever possible. One reason for doing so is that our eyes are     3     (little) likely to skim past printed words than those on screen. Plus,     4     (learn) content on a physical page helps the brain make a men tal map of the information , which in turn makes it easier to remember details in future.

The correct and quick reaction can make the difference between life and death. If a typhoon is approaching, close and lock all windows and doors, and tie down large outdoor objects so that they do not blow away. During a typhoon, you should do your best to keep your head down and stay inside. If you have to go outside, always exit     1     (use) the stairs. When you are out, stay away from trees, large signs and light poles. Remember to inform yourself of     2     is going on. Pay attention to news updates     3     (confirm) whether the danger is gone. These tips will help keep you safe and sound in the face of a typhoon.

Pompeii was a typical Roman city. Trading ships bringing imports to the city or carrying exports overseas, along with golden pleasure boats for     1     rich, were crowded together in the glassy water of the port. The boats of the fishermen moved     2     (rapid) in all directions. Above all, the cloud-capped top of Mount Vesuvius appeared. Its ashy rocks, now dark, now light, told a story of past eruptions that might have warned the city what was to come! Nearly seventeen centuries had rolled away before the city of Pompeii was dug from its silent resting place. Its walls were fresh as if     3    (paint) yesterday; not a single colour changed on the rich pattern of its floors. The     4    (remain) of their beautiful city survive to remind us that human lives burn bright and short.