【正确答案】We are living in a stressful time. Just as the picture depicts, there are so many things or desires that the man has to bear or to seek. The fast pace of modern life brings us great pressure.
The first stress-maker is competition. Nowadays, many people are involved in a fierce competition for money, ranks and fame. They try every means to stay on the top. The second one is unhappy interpersonal relationships. Some people always feel ill at ease when working with others. As a result, they can't make themselves part of a group, and the loneliness greatly distresses them.
How can we cope with the stress then? First of all, we should hold a positive attitude towards competition. Competition is not the final goal of life, but a driving force that motivates us to realize our dreams and personal values. In addition, we should develop a sense of commitment to self, work, family, community and so on. These hardy personalities will greatly help us to survive the mounting stress.