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Lunchtime Naps in China

In China, lunchtime naps (小睡) are a must. Typical Chinese    1    ( company) generally take much longer to eat lunch, after which, you will see staff    2    (sit) around for a bit longer, checking their WeChat Moments, Weibo or chatting with colleagues.

       Don’t bother your Chinese coworkers between 12 pm to 2 pm that’s    3    (they) precious “me time”. Of course, these times may not be    4    (suit) for everyone working in China. Some companies will use 12 pm to 1:30 pm or 12 pm to 1 pm as nap time.

The Chinese view napping not only    5    a time honored tradition for stress relief but also as a way to improve work efficiency in the afternoon. Once a person has eaten a meal, the stomach begins its digestive (消化的) process,    6     will naturally tire us. This is    7    (special) true in the summer. So,    8    power nap is necessary.

Regardless of its human biological benefits, naps are rooted in Chinese culture. Chinese school periods usually end around 4 pm or 5 pm, sometimes even 6 pm. This makes lunchtime naps all the most important so students can have as much energy as needed    9    ( get) through the rest of the day.

Over the years, most Chinese    10    (train) themselves to take a nap after lunch wherever possible. To show you how they’ve become good at taking naps, Internet users have posted a collection of photos of lunchtime nappers. You have to appreciate the creativity and the lengths people will go to for their nap.

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It is no secret that being able to speak more than one language can have a lot of benefits, from career advancement to cognitive development.     1     (learn) a second language has become increasingly popular among high school students in recent years, and for good reason.

First and foremost, proficiency in a second language can be incredibly     2     (benefit) in the workforce. Companies are constantly seeking individuals who are bilingual, and many careers require or prefer individuals     3     can speak more than one language. Knowing     4     second language can also increase your earning potential, as bilingual (双语的) employees often receive     5     (high) salaries and are able to take on more responsibilities.

Aside     6     career advancement,learning a second language has been shown to have cognitive benefits as well. Studies have shown that individuals who are bilingual have improved problem-solving skills and are able to multitask more     7     (effective). Learning a second language can also improve memory and delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition, learning a second language can provide a greater understanding of other cultures and perspectives. It can help to break down language     8     (barrier) and improve communication with people from different backgrounds. This increased cultural     9     (aware) and ability to communicate effectively can be incredibly valuable in both personal and professional settings.

Overall, learning a second language is a worthwhile endeavor that can lead to many benefits in both the short and long term. So, whether you are interested in career advancement, cognitive (认知的) development,     10     simply expanding your cultural knowledge, there are plenty of reasons to start learning a new language today.

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Many young people dream of having both a cat and a dog. However, they often have limited energy and financial resources at the present stage and have no choice    1    to keep just one pet or nothing. So whether to have a cat or a dog, that’s the question. For people    2    live in cities, they may more tend to keep cats. Cats have overtaken dogs as the favorite pet of Chinese urban (城市的) people, according to a survey.

A new report     3     (publish) Tuesday by Pethadoop, a platform (平台) specializing in China’s pet industry, said cats accounted for 59. 5% of all the pets among the 30,000 respondents surveyed for the research. China    4    (see) an increase in pet ownership over the years, with people    5    (increasing) choosing cats. Keeping cats has also turned into    6    social phenomenon in China and elsewhere. Many cat lovers online also identify    7    (they) as “cat slaves” and “cat sniffers”, publicly expressing their pet    8    (prefer).

Liu Yi, the report’s chief editor, said that many city residents have busy lives and relatively smaller accommodations, thus    9    (make) cats their perfect companions—it’s easy to raise cats, unlike dogs that require more attention and outdoor    10    (activity).