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Read the sentence: “Even John passed the test.”
What does the adverb even imply?
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HOW TO COPE WITH THE SUNDAY
SCARIES
by Chantelle Lee
________(1) Sunday night, and you’re feeling sad and anxious about going back to work in the morning.
Say hello to the Sunday scaries
You’re not alone in your workweek dread: “They’re very, very common,” says Susanne Cooperman, a neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst at New York University Langone Huntington Medical Group. “There’s nothing wrong with a person if they feel sad that the weekend is over. It’s when it really interferes in your functioning—when you can’t focus, when you can’t sleep, when you feel yourself medicating with alcohol—then you need help.”
Here’s why people get the Sunday scaries and the best ways to combat those thoughts of doom and gloom.
__________(2) are the Sunday scaries? The Sunday scaries typically manifest in two ways: feelings of depression that the weekend is ending, feelings of anxiety about the week to come, or both. These feelings typically start on Sunday afternoon.
“It could be that you feel sad and irritable and you have difficulty concentrating and fatigue,”
Cooperman says. That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.
If you feel more dread for the work week ahead, that’s called “anticipatory anxiety,” she says.
Why people get them
The scaries strike for all kinds of reasons. They could be related to work—maybe you’re afraid of losing your job, or you’re dreading going to the office in person, or you’re simply having a hard time unplugging from work after hours, Cooperman says.
Or, she adds, it could also be that you overbooked yourself during the week and feel exhausted by the time Sunday comes around.
How to deal with the Sunday scaries
One of the best ways to deal with the Sunday scaries is to mentally plant yourself firmly in the present. One way to achieve this is to try a mediation or relaxation app, even if it’s only for 10 or 15 minutes, Cooperman says. “I think that’s probably the best out of all the tips: stay in the moment, really try to curtail that catastrophizing into the future,” she says. There are other paths away from the scaries, too: Unplug from your phone or social media, maintain a good work-life balance, do some exercise, or get some fresh air. Make sure to schedule fun activities for Sunday afternoon and evening and do things that reliably make you feel better or help you “refuel [your] batteries,” Cooperman says. Just as important is allowing yourself downtime to relax and unwind, she adds. She also recommends trying to split up errands throughout the week so you don’t feel like you wasted your entire Sunday doing them.
While the Sunday scaries are common, people should keep an eye on how they’re coping come the end of the weekend. “Use healthy, adaptive ways to self-soothe when you’re anxious and have the scaries,” Cooperman says. “A glass of wine is fine, but if it’s more than that and you need it every night, then that’s a problem.” If the scaries are so bad that it’s significantly impacting your life, Cooperman suggests talking about these feelings with a therapist or a psychologist. Some warning signs include being so anxious that it’s hard to get out of bed in the morning, having anxiety attacks, needing alcohol to calm down, not being able to focus or sleep, or failing to enjoy the weekend at all. “If you just can’t get out of that loop where you’re constantly unhappy, then I think you’re at a place where you should see a psychologist or a therapist,” Cooperman says. “Sometimes it’s hard to [deal with it] on your own. It’s good to talk to a professional.”
LEE, Chantelle. How to cope with the Sunday scaries. Time, New York, 6 Apr. 2025. Available at: https://time.com/7275089/what-are-sunday-scaries/. Accessed on: 11 Aug. 2025.
In today’s IT‑enabled world, a good systems engineer, or administrator for that matter, is one of the lynchpins of any enterprise because they ensure technology works as it is intended. They ensure all systems in an organization work well together. They are responsible for streamlining those systems, but also developing and implementing new technology. They are also the ones that are called upon when there are problems.
An IT systems engineer develops, tests, implements, and evaluates software, servers, network computers, workstations, and more. They develop and implement new software, improve existing processes, upgrade hardware, and do whatever else is necessary to ensure that the organization is streamlined and functional that can meet the business needs. Systems engineers are generally very knowledgeable in mathematical analysis, computer science, and engineering.
Systems engineers understand technology beyond merely engineering it. They understand the role it plays in the larger picture of the organization’s and the individual’s ultimate objectives. In terms of the actual job description, some of the responsibilities of a systems engineer may include, but not be limited to:
• Installing and configuring hardware and software
• Managing servers
• Setting up workstations and accounts
• Maintaining and operating systems
• Troubleshooting
• Ensuring security
• Upgrading systems
• Training staff and customers on new technology
Different companies will have differing requirements in terms of their systems, which means that a systems engineer’s day‑to‑day duties might differ significantly from one organization to another. For example, a manufacturing firm might require unique inventory tracking systems. On the other hand, a cybersecurity firm might require their systems engineer to consult with clients on hardware necessary to support the security system being developed. Therefore, a systems engineer might also consult with clients on what the right software and/ or hardware they need to make certain that their IT system meets their requirements. They might also have direct involvement in the purchasing, installation, testing, and implementation of a project.
Systems Engineers will also evaluate the existing infrastructure to determine how effective it is and advise on how scalable said infrastructure is. Of course, they will also be responsible for resolving any problems that occur when the system is being used. As the Internet now plays a massive role in most companies’ operations, a systems engineer will also review and recommend security measures that will allow the enterprise to operate online safely.
In other words, without a good IT systems engineer, an organization is likely to crumble like a tower of cards when one removes the vital foundation.
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According to the text, judge the following item.
In the third paragraph, the adverb “therefore” can be replaced by thereby.
"The company promised to reduce its carbon footprint. However, recent reports show an increase in emissions."
In this case, what is the function of the connector "however"?
Reasons To Make A ‘Reverse Bucket List’, By A Psychologist
By Mark Travers
(Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/07/18/3-reasons-to-make-a-reverse-bucketlist-by-a-psychologist – text specially adapted for this test.) *Bucket list: a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die. (Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/bucket-list)
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Jammie Dodgers unveils new flavour with an 'exotic twist'... and fans are divided
Biscuit lovers had mixed reactions upon learning there was a new Mango and Passionfruit flavour available to buy at supermarkets.
The 140g packet of biccies is 90p at Sainsbury's and just one of a range of new flavours of the iconic brand.
The flavour is mango and passionfruit. Credit: Facebook
A photo of the mango and passionfruit Jammie Dodgers was shared to the Newfoods UK social media pages where reactions where mixed.
"Wish they would just stick to original!!!! More jam!!!!!!!!" wrote one person.
Another added: "Oh yum."
A third commented: "Tasteless."
And a fourth reacted: "We need to get these."
A spokesperson for Fox Burton's which makes Jammie Dodgers said they expect the new flavours to fly off the shelf.
"We are very excited about these new flavours and expect them to do well in market," the spokesperson told The Sun.
Another of the unique flavours available at supermarkets is cherry, apple and blackcurrant, and strawberry Jammie Dodgers.
Last year, the brand raised eyebrows when shoppers found a re-released banana version of Jammie Dodgers.
The banana flavouring replaces the classic jam filling that Brits have grown to love over the years.
The yellow-flavoured biscuits were first launched in the UK in July 2022 inspired by the Minions film, The Rise of Gru.
It was not the first new flavour the biscuit company has tried - other tempting flavours have been launched such as cherry and apple.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/35361009/jammie-dodgers-unveils-new-flavour-exotic-twist/
Adolescence can be rife with anxieties and challenges, but today’s youth face unique threats on a scale encountered by no previous generation, according to an exhaustive new report on their health and wellbeing.
More than one billion people aged 10 to 24 are at risk of poor health outcomes by 2030, which is at least half the global adolescent population, concluded the report published on Tuesday in the Lancet, a leading medical journal. Adolescents are experiencing rising rates of obesity and mental health struggles, while also grappling with the influence of digital technologies and a destabilized global climate.
“Even I was shocked by what some of these numbers and future predictions look like,” says Sarah Baird, a professor of global health and economics at the George Washington University and co‑chair of the Lancet Commission that produced the report. “It’s clear we’re already in, and going to be increasingly in, a crisis of bad health among young people.”
Lancet Commissions are independent research teams convened by the Lancet to examine specific health topics and recommend policy actions. This report was compiled by 44 experts, including ten Youth Commissioners, who reviewed some 550 peer‑reviewed studies since starting their work in 2021. It follows the first report on adolescent health and wellbeing published in 2016.
“What life is like as an adolescent today is very different than ten years ago,” says Baird. “Given all these other competing demands for resources, attention, and focus, adolescents have once again fallen into the background. It’s time to really remind people of why they’re important, and that ignoring them in this time of rapid change is potentially disastrous.”
Though there is some good news in the report’s f indings – declining rates of cigarette smoking and alcohol use and better access to education, particularly for girls – the report warns that the health of young people is at “a tipping point” in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.
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According to the text and its linguistic aspects, judge the following item.
The adverb “Though” (last paragraph) can be changed by Even if without affecting meaning.
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