and
Exercise 7. Read and choose the best answer that best fits each blank.
Being engaged in a DIY project can give you a sense of (1)
satisfaction. Finishing a DIY project can help you (2)
accomplished and
happy with your hard (3)
and dedication, and leaves you with something you
can be proud to show off. A 2016 study done by Occupational Therapy International showed
that participants of the study who took part (4)
DIY projects, felt a boost in mood (5)
Another (6)
creative activities, including
happiness.
DIY projects can have on your mental health is that it helps
reduce (7)
and anxiety. Focusing on a hands-on project can help you
disengage from any life stressors you may be facing. Some even consider DIY projects to be
"meditative". This comes from the similarities people feel between hands-on projects and
meditation (8)
deep concentration and heightened awareness.
Adapted from: https://louieshomecenter.com/
C. pride
D. sadness
1. A. pleasure
2. A. to feel
3. A. job
4. A. with
5. A. but
6. A. benefit
7. A. happiness
8. A. such as
B. anxiety
B. feel
B. working
B. in
B. so
B. drawback
B. homework
B. therefore
C. feeling
C. work
C. of
C. for
C. point
C. concentration
C. however
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D. felt
D. study
D. for
D. and
D. effect
D. stress
D. otherwise