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.

第三节. 语法填空

　　Aesop (伊索) was a slave 1.　　　　　　　(live) around 550 BC. We call the stories he wrote fables, as every story has a moral. Almost all the fables he wrote are 2.(humour) and entertaining, appealing to people 3.　　　　　 all ages. To date, Aesop's fables have been translated into many languages and are known all over the world. Not only have the fables themselves 4.　　　　　(live) for nearly 1,500 years, but also 5.　　　　　　　　(express) from them have entered various languages.

One fable, for instance, is about a farmer 6.　　　　　(drive) his cart along a country road. The cart got stuck in the mud,7.　　　　　 the farmer made no effort 8.　　　　　　　　(get) it out. Instead, he began to pray to the gods for help. The god Hercules finally appeared and told 9.　　　　　 man to get busy and push it." Push your shoulder to the wheel, "Hercules advised.

The moral of the story is clear. We mustn't rely on others for help. Another saying which has come from the fable is "God helps those who help 10.(them)."

第四节 完形填空

　　Making friends is a skill. Like most skills，it __1__ with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends，you must be willing to __2__ some actions. You must first go where there are people. You won't make friends staying home __3__.

　　Join a club or group，talk with those who like the same things __4__ you do is much easier. Or join someone __5__ some activitios.

Many people are nervous when talking to new people. __6__ all，meeting strangers means