Taking part in competitive sports events is an effective method of becoming a well-balanced person.

　　enhanced 加强的、提高的

　　It has been essential for everyone to combine his/her efforts for an enhanced standard of living.

　　essential 必须的、必要的

　　There is no denying that one essential condition in achieving personal happiness is to make others happy.

　　excessive 过量的、多余的

　　In recent years, the policy of “reducing the students’ load” has been implemented by the Chinese government, with the purpose of freeing children from excessive school pressure.

　　extensive 广泛的、大量的

　　Everyone has his/her own field of expertise, and therefore if scholars are talking about their professions, they are bound to have extensive knowledge on the subject.

　　far-reaching 深远的、意义重大的

　　No matter whether the business finally succeeds or not, such experience will bring about far-reaching benefits to a person’s life.

　　fast-paced 快速的、快节奏的

　　The fast-paced living style has reduced the frequency with which people have a face-to-face conversation.

　　fatal 致命的、严重的

　　There have been many news reports about nuclear power stations polluting water and air as well as causing a large amount of fatal illness.

　　favorable 有利的、赞许的

　　Assessing the land potential and searching for alternatives for land use are favorable options for the government.

　　fierce 激烈的、剧烈的

　　When young people join in the fierce competition of the job market, making a careful decision is meaningful to their professional life.

　　formidable 巨大的、艰难的

　　It is difficult for people to visualize the formidable pains that athletes have endured in their daily training.

　　fruitful 有成效的、有益的

　　Covering diversified areas of knowledge and mastering extensive skills will benefit those who dream of a fruitful future.

　　fundamental 根本的、基础的

　　The fundamental qualities, such as being obedient, grateful, and responsible, have been well preserved and passed down through the years.

　　heatedly-discussed 激烈讨论的、热点的

　　A heatedly-discussed proposal has been brought to attention recently regarding the feasibility of paying teachers according to how well their students perform.

　　highly-competitive 竞争激烈的

　　The highly-competitive job market and overwhelming life pressure urges many college graduates to give up their passion and choose to work in another field.

　　increasing 越来越多的、渐增的

　　With the increasing popularity of different poker games among adults, we could easily sense their effectiveness in helping people relax.