Directions： Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the word bank. Each word can be used only once.
A. coincide B. diversion C. foster D. gauging E. gossiping F. notion G. adverse H. motivations I. monetary J. livelihood K. reflects L. primary M. miserable N. aspects O. employees
In a study conducted in the UK, it was found that only four out of every five 1)______ were happy at work. Surprisingly, contrary to popular 2)_______ , friendly, supportive colleagues and a good manager, instead of the salary or the love for the work, have been found to be the 3)_______ causes of happiness at work. So, how do you keep your spirits up and, at the same time, 4)______ a sense of joy on the job? Here is one of the tips to help you on your way to finding happiness and complete job satisfaction in the workplace.
Start with a positive outlook. Happiness is a state of mind; it 5)_______ an attitude, though not many people realize it. Staying happy at work is totally based on your 6)______ and on a positive outlook toward your job, not on 7)_______ rewards or material gain. Dwelling on (老是想着) the good 8)_______ of the work rather than rattling on and on (对...喋喋不休) about what makes you unhappy is the basic key to happiness. Negativity and 9)_______ about bad things may be easy, but it is looking at the bright side that makes for the challenging part of a job. As Francesca Reigler puts it, "Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves 10)______, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same."
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