True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) ___ an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (2) ___ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3) ___ of quality and effect. (4) ___ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (5) ___ rest while our minds are awake.
Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) ___ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (7) ___ than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) ___ alone nurturing our body’s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) ___ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) ___ deep-seated.
The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan. INGENUITY
® But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued.
David said that the accident was his fault. TOOK
® David .................................................................. the accident.
I have very ____ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. ® Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her until the next day.
If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do. KNOWING
® If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do.
He ___ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.
Because I hate ___ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert. CONCERNED
® As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert.I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question)
→ My changingLindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to ___ rather thin.