Westlife, one of the most successful boy bands in music history, (1) __________. Formed in 1998, (2) __________ with their powerful ballads and harmonious vocals. Their debut single, “Swear It Again”, topped the charts in several countries, (3) __________. Over the years, Westlife produced numerous hits, including “Flying Without Wings”, “My Love”, and “You Raise Me Up”, making them a household name.

The band's success wasn't limited to chart-topping singles. They set records for the most consecutive number-one singles on the UK charts and sold millions of albums worldwide. (4) __________. Westlife's enduring popularity was driven by their deep connection with fans and their ability to produce timeless music.

With their smooth harmonies and emotional lyrics, (5) __________. Each member of the group contributed to their distinct sound, but it was their collective talent that made Westlife a global sensation. Despite taking a hiatus in 2012, they reunited in 2018 and continue to perform sold-out shows around the world.

Choosing a career is a significant decision (1) __________. With so many options available, finding the right path can feel overwhelming. However, by considering key factors such as interests, skills, job market trends, and financial stability, you can make a well-informed choice.

First, it is important to reflect on your interests and passions. Think about what activities bring you joy and what topics naturally attract your attention. When you pursue a career that aligns with your passions, work becomes more enjoyable and rewarding. For example, someone fascinated by technology (2) __________.

In addition to interests, understanding your skills and strengths can help guide your decision. Consider what tasks you excel at and what comes naturally to you. (3) __________, careers in finance, engineering, or data science might be a great fit. Recognizing your strengths allows you to choose a career where you can thrive and achieve success.

Beyond personal preferences, researching job market trends is essential. (4) __________. In recent years, careers in technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability have been on the rise, offering promising opportunities.

Finally, financial security is a key consideration. While following your passion is important, (5) __________. Understanding salary expectations, job benefits, and advancement opportunities can help you make a practical decision.

By carefully evaluating these factors, you can choose a career path that not only aligns with your passions and skills but also ensures long-term stability and success.

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Not many people realise how much strain modern life can put on their eyesight. Working on a computer, watching television and driving at night are just some of the things that can affect your eyes. (1) __________, even sunlight can be damaging to your eyes if you do not wear sunglasses to protect them from ultraviolet light.

It was traditionally believed that being long-sighted or short-sighted was a condition that was inherited. But recent studies have shown that this is not always the case. One study in Spain has shown that there has been an increase in eye problems among schoolchildren. Another in America suggests that up to 80 per cent of children may be short-sighted. It appears that (2) __________.

New problems, such as the massive increase in the number of people using computers at work, (3) __________. Using a computer means that the eye works in a different way, and it has to work harder. And the problems become worse the longer you spend in front of a screen. Experts have estimated that (4) __________.

Office workers suffer from additional problems because of central heating and air conditioning. The trouble here is that the eye becomes dry, (5) __________. One recommended way of combating this problem is to close the eyes for one minute every hour, to rest them and keep them moist. There are also many eye exercises that can help reduce the symptoms of eye strain.

Robots are useful for exploring and working in space. (1) __________. Such robots have usually looked like a box with wheels. Though these robots are useful, by their very nature they are unreliable, extremely expensive, and they break easily. Also, they cannot do very many tasks. Because of these problems, (2) __________. These new robots move like snakes, so they have been given the name "snakebots."

The way a snake is shaped lets it get into very small spaces, like cracks in rocks. It can also push its way below the ground or climb up different kinds of objects, like high rocks and trees. (3) __________. A snakebot would be able to do these things, too, making it much more effective than regular robots with wheels, which easily get stuck or fall over. Since they can carry tools, snakebots would be able to work in space, as well. (4) __________.

But how can such a robot shape be made? A snakebot is built like a chain made of about thirty parts, or modules. Each module is basically the same (5) __________. The large computer in the "head" of the snake makes all of the modules in a snakebot work together.

There are many people who can speak many languages, or hyperglots, in the world today. With globalization, there will be a growing number of them in the future. A central question is whether hyperglots are born or made. Are their achievements genetic or do hyperglots have secrets (1) __________?

These people generally have advantages they are born with. Hyperglots seem to possess excellent memories and have brains that are more efficient in processing speech sounds. (2) __________. This means that the difference between a top performer and someone who is just “very good” is that the top performer has practised for 10,000 hours instead of 6,000.

The fact is that most ordinary language learners lack these natural advantages and (3) __________. So is there any hope for us? Research on hyperglots can offer some useful lessons. For example, they often have limited ambitions in terms of individual languages. They are happy to get by, or (4) __________, or not to have a perfect accent. Additionally, they are practical. If they cannot travel, they look for opportunities to use the language closer to home. Some simply imagine conversations in their heads. (5) __________. Finally, they are never afraid to make mistakes or appear stupid and so never give up.

(Adapted from Outcomes)