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B barrier         G exhaust      L motion

C bored         H foster         M sessions

D carrier         I incentives    N reflecting

E clusters        J indebted     O refraining

According to a study conducted in the U.K., four out of every five employees are happy at work. Surprisingly, the study revealed that the 1) ______ that people are happy when they have a good salary, isn't true. So, what should people do to keep their spirits up and, at the same time, 2) ______ a sense of joy at work? Here are two suggestions which are believed to be important in achieving happiness at work.

Start with a positive outlook. Happiness is a state of mind, 3) ______ an attitude. Staying happy at work is totally based on your motivation and a positive outlook toward your job, not on 4) ______ rewards or material gain. Always remembering the good aspects of the work and 5) ______ from thinking about what makes you unhappy are important to happiness. Negativity and 6) ______ about bad things are easy; it is looking at the bright side that is the difficult part of a job.

Challenge yourself. Rather than looking for help and 7) ______ from other people, challenge yourself and take charge of your own growth professionally. Getting 8) ______ with work is one of the primary factors that cause people to switch jobs. So find new challenges and deal with them by making 9) ______ plans and following them. It is a good idea to have help from your manager if you hit a(n) 10) ______, but completely relying on someone for your career advancement is unwise.

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C boost          H hasty             M sessions

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China’s first attempt at independently developing its astronautic industry can be dated back to the 1950s, but it was not until the 1960s that any substantial progress was made.

A major breakthrough in China’s astronautic technology came on April 24, 1970, when China succeeded in launching its first satellite. This development marked a(n) 1) ______ in China’s research on man-made satellite.

The 1980s was a period of 2) ______ growth for Chinese space technology. The successful launch of the Long March-3 brought the country into a leading position in carrier rocket technology around the world.

In 1992, the Chinese government created a(n) 3) ______ and decided to implement its manned space program, which laid claim to being the largest and most technically complex 4) ______ of China’s space exploration in the late 20th century and early 21st century.

In October 2003, the Shenzhou-5 manned spaceship 5) ______ into space and sent the first Chinese astronaut into orbit. This momentous journey marked the realization of China’s dream of a manned space flight.

On October 16, 2021, Shenzhou-13 was launched and entered its 6) ______ orbit successfully. After entering its orbit, the spaceship was 7) ______ with the Tianhe core module. The crew completed a six-month stay, the longest one since the beginning of the program, and returned to the earth safely on April 16, 2022.

China now is 8) ______ forward with its deep space exploration, and aims to contribute its wisdom to utilizing the outer space peacefully. The achievements of China’s space exploration will 9) ______ the interest of more young people who are willing to devote themselves to the 10) ______ cause. China’s space exploration, of course, will start a new journey.

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C boost           H foster       M notion

D designated   I incentives    N reflecting

E clusters         J indebted     O refraining

While older people in China typically believe that saving is a virtue, their children might have other ideas. Many young people refuse to 1) ______ with the traditional wisdom. They prefer to spend their money, buy now, and worry about paying later. According to a recent report, China’s household savings rate has 2) ______ in recent years.

The younger generation is more willing to spend money on fine food, tourism, gymnasium and fitness 3) ______, and high-tech products. Some of them spend all their salary by the end of each month, with part of the salary used to 4) ______ loans.

In recent years, Chinese banks and finance companies have launched various kinds of consumer credit services to encourage consumption. Unlike 5) ______, they don’t require guarantees (抵押品). The services have quickly become popular with the younger generation, who are also the main force for mobile payment, and are willing to 6) ______ new technology and financial products. Generally, consumption on credit can be 7) ______ to the development of the financial and retail sectors, and will eventually 8) ______ economic growth.

However, to ensure the healthy development of consumer finance, it is important for financial institutions to manage the default (违约) risks, especially for people who have 9) ______ debts and may have difficulty in repaying their loans. It is also important to educate young people about the importance of maintaining a good credit record, especially for those easily 10) ______ by compulsive buying. They need to know a good credit record is important for their financial well-being.