I first heard about several cases of coronavirus(冠状病毒) infection in January, but I did not expect the outbreak to affect the rest of the world. Starting in March, it was1that we should take all the final exams online. It was unexpected, and all university staff and students were2.
Due to the disease, most of the school events have been3to be held online. I have had a lot more4time than before. To5time, I learned to follow recipes(食谱)to make6dishes. The period of quarantine (隔离) has become a7that I can learn some new life skills. Besides cooking, I have been 8a new hobby—playing puzzles. At first, solving a puzzle was just a way for me to9endurance and patience. Then I realized that I learned much more than that. When I101,000 pieces of a puzzle on the table, I11not buying a simpler one. I suddenly realized how12I was that I couldn't even focus on such a simple task. However, during that time, playing puzzles13me how to enjoy simple tasks while staying away from electronic devices and how to solve problems with shortcuts.
14, I slowly forgot all the madness and boredom of quarantine life. Every time I got one piece in the right place, I was mentally15by such a minor success and16to keep on solving. The touch from my fingertips made me enormously17. It was surprising and unexpected for me to receive so much 18from focusing on solving puzzles. I19you to put your devices away when you want to improve your mood and relieve stress, and try20instead!
