自考汉语言本科：00015英语二讲义Unit 4 The Joy of Work0403

III. 部分练习讲解

P168 Bridging the Gap

Directions: Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the

passage. You may choose a suitable one from the list given.

解题方法：把词分类

动词名词形容词

improve weight stressed

check out priority different

clearing away routine routine

arrive route

We all get the Monday blues from time to time, but there are ways to 1

improveyour working life and be happy at work. If you're going through a rough

patch（经历难关，经历一段困难时期）at work or are lacking job satisfaction, 2 check outthese

ways to boost your mood and have a happier work day.

If your workday often leaves you feeling 3 stressed and overwhelmed, it is time

to calm things down by getting more organized. Firstly, make sure you 4 arrive a

few minutes early for work to give you time to organize your tasks for the day

and get mentally prepared. Secondly, organize your space by 5 clearing awayany

clutter and streamlining your workspace. Finally, make a list of everything that

you need to do that day in order of 6 priority. lf you can, try taking care of

the more difficult things first to help take a 7 weightoff your mind.

Variety is the spice of life, and this is never truer than when it comes to your

working day. Following the same 8 routineday in, day out can quickly cause

boredom and dissatisfaction to set in, so try making every day a little 9

differentin any way you can. Try doing routine tasks in a different order,

talking to someone new or taking a different 10 routeto work. If you really

can't shake up（重组）your workday itself, instead try organizing something fun and

different to do on your lunch break every so often.