I Directions: There are ten blanks in the following passage. You are required to fill in each blank with one word or expression selected from the bank of words and expressions given in the box below. You may NOT use any of the words or expressions in the bank more than once. (10 minutes)organizedschedule overwhelmacademiccompromise pressureavailablein other words work outprioritiesperform effectivelyon your own curiosity make it a pointAcademic pressure doesn't necessarily wait until college to become a problem. Over-achieving students who are much younger face burnout(筋疲力尽), depression and even nervous breakdowns because of the 1) __________ that their parents, schools or they, themselves, place on them to succeed. Here are a few things to do that will help you cope with it.1. Set your 2) __________ and follow them. As the saying goes, “If your destination is unclear, you'll never know if you've arrived.” Make a list of what you need to accomplish and create a 3) __________ for their completion. From time to time, check on your progress. You'll find two things have happened. First, by being 4) __________, you will most likely be able to accomplish more in less time. Second, you will have a feeling of accomplishment for having done what you have set out to do. Both results will reduce the 5) __________ pressure you may be feeling.2. Start keeping a diary in which you elaborate on(详细描述)the pressures you face. There is nothing so damaging as allowing the pressure to build up within you, because it will inhibit (禁止)your ability to produce. Also, simply putting your feelings on paper tends to reduce the pressure more 6) __________.3. Make as many friends as you can, and spend time with people you love and who love you. 7) __________ to spend time with them at least once or twice each week. Diversions(转移,分散) such as this tend to keep your mind off of the stress, besides being enjoyable.4. If you still find the academic pressure unbearable, consider professional help. A professional, now is a recognized way to solve this type of problem. Probably you will find such help 8) __________ at your school. If not, seek help 9) __________ .5. Exercise daily. Taking a few minutes to briskly walk around the block can make you more relaxed. If you have more time, 10) __________ at a gym or run a mile. There is nothing that can reduce the feeling of stress more than exercise.
I have warned you not to __________ such matters, haven't I?
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A survey of the British diet __________ that a growing number of people are overweight.
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