Use of English – Part 1: Multiple-Choice Cloze

The Modern Quest for Wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a balance between work and personal life has become (0) easily the most pressing concern for many. Long work hours mean that downtime is (1) --- mostly largely quite fairly difficult to find, leading many to seek out restorative experiences. The modern holiday is no longer just about seeing sights; it’s about actively pursuing wellness.

Some people find that switching off from work while away is (2) --- virtually barely literally nearly possible, forcing them to answer emails or join calls, which makes the entire trip (3) --- considerably barely slightly hardly less relaxing. However, others (4) --- are is be being good at setting boundaries, ensuring that their annual break is (5) --- totally completely utterly absolutely amazing and recharges their mental batteries.

Adventure travel, in particular, often involves a journey that is (6) --- extremely absolutely highly really gruelling, perhaps involving a demanding trek or a testing physical feat. Yet, participants often describe the feeling of completion as (7) --- much even far slightly better than any conventional beach break, viewing the effort as an essential part of the reward.