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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49315 Employee Stress Levels
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
The  reality  is  that  stress  is  a  part  of  life.  Attempting  to  remove  all  stress  would  not  be  ,  and  chances  are  that  it  would  not  be  healthy,  either.  An  appropriate  level  of  stress  may  actually  be  an  essential  part  of  a  healthy  environment.  Stress  may  be  an  inherent  part  of  the  opportunity  to  achieve  difficult  and    goals  that  bring  fulfillment.  If  there  is  no  challenge  or  difficulty,  there  may  be  little  to  no    or  sense  of  achievement  either.  One  approach  to  dealing  with  stress  in  the  workplace  is  to  train  employees  to  manage  their  stress.  Programs  and  resources  for  stress  management  can  be  helpful,  but  if  stress  levels  are    high,  organizations  need  to  do  more  than  try  to  help  employees  manage  stress.  Instead,  they  need  to  focus  on  changing  the  basic  system  and  the  forces  in  their  organization  that  are  causing  those  unhealthy  levels  of  stress.

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Correct answer: realistic

Explanation: The word 'realistic' fits grammatically as it describes the feasibility of removing stress, aligning with the context of the sentence which discusses the nature of stress in life. It conveys that attempting to eliminate all stress is not a practical expectation, thus making sense in the overall message.

Meaning: 'Realistic' means something that is practical or sensible, acknowledging the limitations of what can be achieved in life.

Wrong options:

  • characteristic: 'Characteristic' refers to a defining trait or quality, which does not apply here as the sentence discusses feasibility rather than traits.
  • scholastic: 'Scholastic' relates to education or schools, which is irrelevant in the context of discussing stress and its management.
  • futuristic: 'Futuristic' pertains to the future or advanced concepts, which does not fit the context of discussing the present reality of stress.
Correct answer: worthwhile

Explanation: The term 'worthwhile' is appropriate as it describes goals that are valuable or deserving of effort, fitting well with the context of achieving fulfilling objectives. It aligns with the idea that stress can be a part of pursuing meaningful challenges.

Meaning: 'Worthwhile' means something that is worth the time, effort, or resources spent on it, indicating that the goals are significant and rewarding.

Wrong options:

  • otherwhile: 'Otherwhile' is not a standard English word and does not convey any meaning relevant to the context of goals.
  • redundant: 'Redundant' means unnecessary repetition, which contradicts the idea of pursuing meaningful goals and does not fit the context.
  • complied: 'Complied' refers to following rules or requests, which does not relate to the nature of goals being discussed.
Correct answer: satisfaction

Explanation: The word 'satisfaction' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the feeling of fulfillment or contentment that comes from achieving goals. The sentence implies that without challenges, one may lack this feeling, making it a logical choice.

Meaning: 'Satisfaction' means a feeling of pleasure or contentment when one's needs or expectations are met, particularly in relation to achievements.

Wrong options:

  • introspection: 'Introspection' refers to self-examination or reflection, which does not fit the context of achieving goals and feeling fulfilled.
  • confection: 'Confection' relates to sweets or desserts, which is irrelevant in the context of discussing emotional responses to achievement.
  • recollection: 'Recollection' means the act of remembering, which does not align with the idea of feeling fulfilled or satisfied after achieving goals.
Correct answer: unreasonably

Explanation: The term 'unreasonably' fits well as it describes stress levels that are excessively high, indicating that they exceed what is considered normal or acceptable. This aligns with the context of needing to address unhealthy stress levels in organizations.

Meaning: 'Unreasonably' means something that is excessive or not justified, suggesting that the stress levels are beyond what is manageable or acceptable.

Wrong options:

  • psychologically: 'Psychologically' pertains to mental processes, which does not directly describe the level of stress in a way that fits the context of the sentence.
  • necessarily: 'Necessarily' implies something that is essential or required, which does not accurately describe the nature of high stress levels in this context.
  • intermediately: 'Intermediately' suggests a middle state, which contradicts the idea of stress being excessively high and does not fit the context.

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