A
The “burnt toast theory” means bad things happen for a reason-they make way for something better 1 (come). I wasn’t a believer in this theory until 2013, when I 2 (fire) and had a tough job search. A friend helped me score an interview for a company. Unfortunately, I didn’t get that job. I was really upset, and it felt like an even 3 (big) setback. However, months later, that company had a major crisis. By then, I 4 (find) my dream job already. I’ve since applied this theory to my own life and work.
B
When people are grateful and are good with things as they are, their physical health reflects that. Researchers over the years point to lower stress, 5 (reduce) pain and better blood pressure as a result of being grateful. Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well, 6 benefits include increased self-respect, enhanced positive emotions, and a more optimistic outlook on life. Just like a muscle, when you exercise your 7 (thankful) more often, you’re more likely to see beneficial effects.
C
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has introduced a new humanoid robot 8 lifelike movements. The company representatives felt forced to slice it open onstage to prove a human wasn’t hiding inside. Certainly, there wasn’t. Instead, the robot 9 (have) a flexible, humanlike spine (脊柱) and artificial joints that allow it to move like a human model. This is thanks to Xpeng’s custom AI robotics architecture, which enables it to interpret visual inputs and respond physically without needing to first translate 10 it sees into language.