A Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example (0) at the beginning.
Shop till you drop
Did you know that shopping can 0) be bad for your health? For many of us shopping is part of our daily routine, whether it's going to the supermarket or just buying a newspaper from the local newsagent. 1), a recent study by a British researcher has shown that, in some cases, shopping can be 2) stressful that it could lead to health problems. The study was carried 3) by a consulting firm hired by a large North London shopping centre.The aim of the study was to help identify the stress level of shoppers during busy times 4) as Saturdays or holidays, and to try to come up 5)……… ways to help make the shopping experience more relaxing and enjoyable. Thirty five shoppers 6) selected for the study. They ranged in age between 22 and 79 and two thirds of them were female. Their heart rates and blood pressure were recorded as they were shopping and they were interviewed before and 7 ) their shopping trip. The study reported some very interesting results. All the male test subjects experienced an increase 8 ) blood pressure and heart rate, some reaching levels similar 9 ) a fighter pilot going into battle or a policeman going into a dangerous situation. On the other 10) , only one in four of the 11) test subjects experienced changes in blood pressure and heart rate. The conclusions drawn 12) this study show that women are generally more experienced and comfortable with shopping. Less surprisingly, most men really don't like shopping at all!
Affer… answering my emails, I start crunching numbers for one of my projects. At 9am my manager arrives, and I’m a bit shocked by his outfit. I knew that Casual Friday was a big thing in the UK but I wasn’t prepared for this – when the guy that you usually see in a classic “suit and tie” shows up… in sneakers, jeans and a white t-shirt it just rocks your world. At 10am I start preparing a presentation for next Monday.
When I’m almost done, my manager reviews it and makes me change everything by… annotating with a red marker. The monthly meeting starts at 2 pm. It’s a one-hour update about…this month’s performance and objectives …for the next one.
At 3 pm we have got another meeting. At 4 pm I go back to my desk. I start reviewing a financial model I developed one month ago and I send over some guidelines.
I’m usually off… at 5 PM. I leave with the manager and we chat in… the elevator about our plans for the weekend.