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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #39280 New Year’s Resolutions
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Every  year,  millions  of  people  make  New  Year’s  resolutions  to  improve  their  lives,  such  as  losing  weight,  quitting  smoking,  or  saving  money.  However,  many  of  these  resolutions  are  too  vague,  unrealistic,  or  overwhelming,  and    up  being  abandoned  within  weeks  or  months.  How  can  we  avoid  this  cycle  of    and  failure?  One  possible  solution  is  to  embrace  the  concept  of  kaizen,  a  Japanese  term  meaning  “change  for  the  better”  or  “continuous  improvement”.  Kaizen  is  a  philosophy  that  focuses  on  making  small,  incremental  changes  that  are  easier  to    and  sustain,  rather  than  trying  to  achieve  big,  radical  transformations.  Kaizen  can  be  applied  to  any  aspect  of  life,  from  personal  habits  to  professional  skills,  by  following  a  simple  process:  identify  a  problem,  set  a  specific  and  measurable  goal,  take  ,  monitor    progress,    and    adjust    as    needed.    Kaizen    encourages    us    to    celebrate    every    small    success    and    learn    from    every    setback,    rather    than    giving    up    or    feeling    guilty.    By    applying    kaizen    to    our    New    Year’s    resolutions,    we    can    make    positive    changes  .

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Correct answer: end

Explanation: The word 'end' fits grammatically as it is a verb that indicates the conclusion of an action, aligning with the context of resolutions being abandoned. It matches the tense and structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'End' means to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing.

Wrong options:

  • result: 'Result' implies an outcome rather than an action taken, making it unsuitable in this context where an action is needed.
  • turn: 'Turn' suggests a change in direction or position, which does not convey the abandonment of resolutions effectively.
  • come: 'Come' typically indicates arrival or occurrence, which does not fit the context of resolutions being abandoned.
Correct answer: frustration

Explanation: The word 'frustration' accurately describes the emotional state associated with failed resolutions, fitting contextually as it highlights the negative feelings that arise from such experiences.

Meaning: 'Frustration' refers to feelings of annoyance or disappointment due to inability to achieve something.

Wrong options:

  • errand: 'Errand' refers to a short journey undertaken to perform a specific task, which does not relate to the emotional context of resolutions.
  • profession: 'Profession' denotes a career or occupation, which is unrelated to the emotional cycle of resolutions.
  • precision: 'Precision' refers to accuracy or exactness, which does not capture the emotional aspect of the situation.
Correct answer: implement

Explanation: The word 'implement' is a verb that means to put a plan or decision into effect, which fits grammatically and contextually as it relates to making changes in life.

Meaning: 'Implement' means to carry out or execute a plan or idea.

Wrong options:

  • consume: 'Consume' means to use up a resource, which does not fit the context of making changes.
  • harvest: 'Harvest' refers to gathering crops or resources, which is not relevant to the context of personal improvement.
  • consign: 'Consign' means to assign or deliver something to someone, which does not relate to the action of making changes.
Correct answer: action

Explanation: The word 'action' is a noun that refers to the process of doing something, which fits well in the context of taking steps towards achieving goals.

Meaning: 'Action' means the fact or process of doing something to achieve an aim.

Wrong options:

  • pressure: 'Pressure' refers to the exertion of force, which does not fit the context of taking steps towards a goal.
  • balance: 'Balance' refers to an even distribution or stability, which does not convey the idea of taking initiative.
  • work: 'Work' implies effort or labor, but it does not specifically denote the proactive steps needed to achieve resolutions.
Correct answer: that last

Explanation: The phrase 'that last' correctly indicates a quality of the changes being made, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the durability of the changes.

Meaning: 'That last' means changes that continue over time rather than being temporary.

Wrong options:

  • to last: 'To last' suggests a purpose but does not fit grammatically as it lacks the necessary structure to connect with the preceding context.
  • lasting: 'Lasting' is an adjective that describes something enduring, but it does not fit the grammatical structure required in this sentence.
  • being last: 'Being last' implies a state of being at the end, which does not convey the intended meaning of enduring changes.

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