# PTE RW FIB #8: Strategies for Overcoming...

Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks #8 - Level 1 - Feeds Reading

> Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choice will appear. Select the appropriate answer choice for each blank.

You all have those days when nothing seems to go right. You oversleep, miss your train, spill coffee on your shirt, and face one obstacle after ____ . You feel like the universe is conspiring against you and you wonder why you are so unlucky. But don't despair. There are ways to bounce back from a bad day and ____ your luck around. The first step is to acknowledge and embrace the reality of your situation, without resisting or ____ it. Accepting your feelings and emotions can reduce your stress and suffering, and help you ____ on. The next step is to examine what went wrong and focus on what you can change and control, and take proactive steps to prevent or mitigate future problems. The final step is to ____ yourself with kindness and compassion. Do something that makes you happy and relaxed, such as reading a book, taking a bath, or listening to music. Self-care can help you recharge and reset, and prepare you for a better tomorrow.

## Answer

You all have those days when nothing seems to go right. You oversleep, miss your train, spill coffee on your shirt, and face one obstacle after **another** . You feel like the universe is conspiring against you and you wonder why you are so unlucky. But don't despair. There are ways to bounce back from a bad day and **turn** your luck around. The first step is to acknowledge and embrace the reality of your situation, without resisting or **denying** it. Accepting your feelings and emotions can reduce your stress and suffering, and help you **move** on. The next step is to examine what went wrong and focus on what you can change and control, and take proactive steps to prevent or mitigate future problems. The final step is to **treat** yourself with kindness and compassion. Do something that makes you happy and relaxed, such as reading a book, taking a bath, or listening to music. Self-care can help you recharge and reset, and prepare you for a better tomorrow.

## Explanation

Blank 1 completes the fixed phrase "one after another," meaning a series of events. "Other" would need "the" in front of it, and "each" breaks the pattern. In blank 2, the word "around" after the gap points to "turn your luck around." "Catch" and "affect" do not combine with "around" this way.

## Hints

- Look at the words immediately before and after the blank to see if they form a common phrase.
- Consider the overall tone of the passage, which is supportive and instructional, to narrow down your choices.

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