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to take a break 休息一下

To take a break means stopping for a short time during study or work so your mind and body can recover.
People usually take a break after 25–50 minutes of work to reset their focus and protect their eyes.
A short break can mean standing up, stretching your neck and shoulders, or walking to get a glass of water.
Many people take a break away from screens, because looking into the distance helps the eyes rest.
In schools and offices, to take a break often lasts 5–10 minutes and helps reduce stress.
Taking a break before starting a new task makes it easier to plan and work with clear steps.

休息一下是在学习或工作中间短暂停下，让大脑和身体恢复良好状态。
人们通常在专注25–50分钟后休息一下，有助于重拾注意力并保护眼睛。
短暂的休息可以起身活动、伸展颈肩，或走动去接一杯水。
许多人会选择离开屏幕休息，因为远眺能让眼睛放松。
在学校和办公室，休息通常为5–10分钟，有助于缓解压力。
在开始新任务前先休息一下，更容易制定计划、按步骤清晰开展。

配套练习✍️ to take a break /tə teɪk ə breɪk/

🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）

After about 30 minutes of reading, taking a break helps you ______ the next page better.
a) forget b) understand c) erase

If your eyes feel dry, it is a good idea ______ and look out of the window.
a) to take a break b) to type faster c) to turn up the screen light

A short walk during a break mainly helps your ______ move and relax.
a) laptop b) body c) homework

In an office, a 5–10 minute break is useful because it can ______ stress.
a) increase b) measure c) reduce

Before starting a new task, taking a break makes it easier to ______ clear steps.
a) plan b) cancel c) hide

✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）

Which action fits a short break in the text?
A) stretching your shoulders B) buying a TV C) writing a long report

Why look into the distance during a break?
A) to rest your eyes B) to charge your phone C) to make noise

How long does a common break last in schools and offices?
A) 1–2 minutes B) 5–10 minutes C) 50–60 minutes

When is a good moment to take a break?
A) before starting a new task B) after finishing a year C) only at night

✏️ 连词成句（Make Sentences）

10. after focused study / to take a break / for ten minutes / is helpful
11. look away / during a break / from the screen / to rest your eyes
12. before a new task / clearer steps / you get / if you / take a break

练习答案✅

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