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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 867 words · 5 minutes · 1 reads · Advanced
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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
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- HSK Read
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- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of the paradox of busyness?
People who could freely choose but indulge in the illusion of being needed
What does 'false productivity' refer to in the passage?
A state of filling inner emptiness with busyness but low quality
Why does the author quote Heraclitus's aphorism?
To emphasize that time's irreversibility makes the present irreproducible
What does the author think is the key to resolving the busyness dilemma?
Active trade-offs and redefining efficiency
According to the passage, which of the following is closest to the meaning of 'leaving blank spaces'?
Arranging seemingly unproductive yet soul-nourishing activities


