Sleep is a basic necessity of life and it is as important to our health as air, food and water. When we sleep well, we wake up feeling energetic, alert and ready to face daily challenges. When we don’t every part of our lives can suffer.
A survey made by the 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in America found that 74 percent of American adults are experiencing a sleep problem a few nights a week or more and 39 percent get less than 7 hours of sleep each night and want to have a sleep during the day.
Getting enough continuous quality sleep influences how we feel and perform next day. Getting enough sleep refers to the amount of sleep you need not to feel tired next day. Although sleep experts generally recommend an average of 7-9 hours each night, some people can get along with less while others need as many as ten hours to feel energetic next day. Sleep requirements vary(變化)over the life cycle. Newborns and babies need a lot of sleep and have several periods of sleep throughout a 24-hour time period. Teenagers’ sleep patterns turn to a later sleep-wake cycle, but they still need around 9 hours of sleep. Throughout adulthood, even as we get older, we need 7-9 hours of sleep. Sleep patterns may change, but the need for sleep remains the same.
According to the 2002 poll. Over 80 percent of American adults believe that not getting enough sleep leads to poor performance at work, risk of injury, poor health and difficulty getting along with others. Often, people become easily annoyed due to lack of sleep. Recent research suggests that lack of sleep also leads to approximately 100,00 sleep-related traffic accidents each year and results in 1,500 deaths.
If you are having sleep problems, turn to a sleep diary published by the National Sleep Foundation. A sleep diary helps you examine some of your health and sleep habits so that you and your doctor can find some reasons for poor sleep. Establishing a regular bed and wake-up schedule may also help you sleep well. Besides, talking to your doctor or a sleep specialist is of great help. Most sleep disorders can be successfully treated once properly diagnosed(診斷).
Title |
Let sleep work for you |
Theme |
Like air, food and water, sleep is of great1. to our health. |
The2. of the 2002 NSF survey |
●74% of American adults have sleep problems. ●39% of American adults sleep for less than seven hours each night and feel3. during the daytime. |
The4. of sleep |
●Sleep experts recommend that adults should sleep for 7-9 hours each night on5. . ●At different periods of one’s life cycle, different patterns of sleep are 6. . |
7. caused by lack of sleep |
●It has a bad 8. on one’s job performance, health and social relationships with others. ●If people don’t get enough sleep, it is9. for them to become annoyed. ●It can cause traffic accidents or even death. |
The treatment For sleep problems |
●Use a sleep diary to examine your health and sleep habits. ●Go to bed and wake up in the morning10. every day. ●If necessary, your doctor or a sleep specialist will be a great help to your sleep disorders. |
1.importance
2.results
3.sleepy
4.amount/hours
5.average
6.required/needed
7.Problems
8.effect/influence
9.easy
10.regularly
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試題分析:
1.根據(jù)Sleep is a basic necessity of life and it is as important to our health as air, food and water.
2.根據(jù)A survey made by the 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in America found that…
3. 根據(jù)39 percent get less than 7 hours of sleep each night and want to have a sleep during the day.
4.根據(jù)Getting enough sleep refers to the amount of sleep you need not to feel tired next day.
5.根據(jù)Throughout adulthood, even as we get older, we need 7-9 hours of sleep. Sleep patterns may change, but the need for sleep remains the same.
6.根據(jù)Sleep requirements vary(變化)over the life cycle.
7.根據(jù)Over 80 percent of American adults believe that not getting enough sleep leads to poor performance at work, risk of injury, poor health and difficulty getting along with others. Often, people become easily annoyed due to lack of sleep. Recent research suggests that lack of sleep also leads to approximately 100,00 sleep-related traffic accidents each year and results in 1,500 deaths.
8. 根據(jù)Over 80 percent of American adults believe that not getting enough sleep leads to poor performance at work, risk of injury, poor health and difficulty getting along with others.9.根據(jù)Often, people become easily annoyed due to lack of sleep.
10.根據(jù)Establishing a regular bed and wake-up schedule may also help you sleep well.
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All people need to sleep. Sleep is a necessary process that promotes proper body functioning and can improve the quality of your life. Not only is the quantity of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep.
Your bedroom should be shaped to your taste and allow you to sleep in a peaceful environment. One of the biggest mistakes people make in their sleep is to use their bedroom for activities other than sleep. If your bedroom also functions as a command station for your life and work, the likelihood(可能性)of your sleeping being poor is rather high. Bedrooms should be designed, decorated and used for sleep mainly.TVs, computers and other things should not be in your bedroom if at all possible.
Establishing regular sleeping and waking times can help improve the quality of your sleep especially for those suffering from sleeplessness. Avoid hot food, caffeine, sugar and alcohol at least 4 to 6 hours before your sleep time.Develop a regular exercise program.Proper exercise and nutrition will help improve sleeping patterns. However, avoid exercising 2 hours before sleeping, since this may stimulate(刺激)your body and make sleeping more difficult.
Establish a pre-bedtime rule that will help you focus on sleep. You can try meditation (沉思), reading or deep breathing and relaxation. Your bedtime rule should be yours. Do not worry about it fitting into a specific category(種類).Do what is best for you.
Things such as room temperature, noise and light levels and even your bed mattress(墊子) can have a lot of effect on the quality of sleep that you experience. Block out distracting(使人分心的) noises and lights. You are in your bedroom to sleep and not be distracted by environmental interferences (干擾).
【小題1】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.How to Improve Sleep Quality? | B.What Is the Process of Sleep? |
C.Where Should We Sleep? | D.How to Deal with Sleep Problems? |
A.the bedroom has many functions than expected |
B.computers can make people sleep fast |
C.the bedroom is better used only for sleep |
D.a(chǎn)musements are forbidden in the bedroom by law |
A.a(chǎn) well-decorated bedroom is important to you |
B.you’d better have steady sleeping and waking time |
C.cold food and sugar are good for you |
D.you need proper exercise just before sleep |
A.a(chǎn) good sleep environment contributes to good sleep |
B.blinding lights can make for a good sleep |
C.bed mattress plays a key part in sleep |
D.distracted people are sleepless |
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Some people think that they will get ill if they use their brains(大腦)too much. It is not true. Through many researches, scientists show us that the more you use your brains, the better they will be, and the wiser you will become.
Of course, if you want to keep your mind clear and be energetic(充滿活力的), you must take a proper rest and study properly. To the teenagers, using their brains in the morning is good for their health.
There are many ways to rest. One is a peaceful rest. Sleep is a peaceful rest. Another is an active rest. For example, take a walk outdoors, do morning exercises every day. To change the way of the brains’activities(活動)is also a good way to rest.
In everyday life, to eat some eggs, meat, fresh vegetable and fruit is also good for the brains.
Wish you a wise man and a happy life.
【小題1】If ________________ ,your mind will be clean?
A.You go swimming in a lake |
B.You are active in learning |
C.You have a good rest and study properly. |
D.You can sing a song |
A.Sleep is a kind of good rest. |
B.Doing morning exercises is a peaceful rest. |
C.Going out for a rest is an active rest. |
D.Different activities are a good rest. |
A.Illness comes from the fact that the brains are used too much. |
B.Fruits are the most important for the brains. |
C.The brains will be better if they are used often. |
D.Sleep is the only way of having a rest. |
A.How to Use your Brain | B.How to Rest |
C.How to Become a Wise Man | D.Keep Your Mind Clear |
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Celebrating Sleep
World Sleep Day, observed on 21 March, was created to bring attention to the growing number of sleep problems worldwide. Sleep is a natural part of human life, but many people in the modern world ignore its importance. As a result, sleep problems are increasingly common.
In 2002, scientists at the University of Athens in Greece conducted a survey of over 35,000 people in 10 countries around the world, including China, Belgium and South Africa. Of the people that responded to the survey, 24 percent said that they did not sleep well, and based on their responses, 31.6 percent were diagnosed with insomnia and another 17.5 percent were diagnosed with borderline insomnia(失眠). In addition, 30.7 percent of survey respondents reported visiting a doctor for help with sleep problems and 11.6 per cent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.
Overall, the survey found that many people suffer the effects of poor quality sleep, some examples of which are being unable to fall asleep and waking up in the middle of the night. The main factors causing these problems are pressure from school or work and a fast pace of life, but noise pollution and light pollution also interfere with sleep and contribute to poor quality sleep. The survey’s findings are particularly troubling because large numbers of people were found to have difficulty sleeping at night. The short-term effects of this are tiredness and trouble concentrating. If this happens for a long time, the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.
There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. First, you should have regular sleep habits. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. You also need to make your bedroom a cool, dark, quiet place to sleep so that heat, light and noise do not disturb you. At night, you should also avoid things that contain caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and many soft drinks, as caffeine may keep you from sleeping.
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone. By following the advice above, you can rest better at night and work better during the day.
Title: Celebrating Sleep
Topic |
Context |
World Sleep Day |
Due to __3___of sleep problems, people observed Mar. 21, World Sleep Day, bringing attention to the importance of sleep. |
Responses of the survey |
◆Of 3, 5000 people in 10 countries in the world, there were 24 percent of the people saying they didn’t sleep well. ◆31.6 percent were diagnosed with insomnia and another 17.5 percent were on the _4___ of sleeplessness. ◆The __5__ of the people feeling sleepy during the day is 11.6. ◆30.7 percent reported__6___ to a doctor for sleep problems. |
__1___causing sleep problems and their consequences |
◆Under _7____ from school or work, people may have sleep problems. ◆A fast pace of life causes sleep problem as well. ◆Poor quality sleeps also ___8__ from noise or light pollution. ◆There is much __9___ that sleepless people easily gain weight and have a heart attack. ◆Feeling tired and sleepy, people find it hard to concentrate. |
___2__ to take to improve sleep quality |
◆Have regular sleep habits ◆Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet ◆Avoid things ___10___caffeine |
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American society is not nap (午睡)-friendly. In fact, says David Dinges, a sleep specialist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, “There’s even a prohibition against admitting we need sleep”. Nobody wants to be caught napping or found asleep at work. To quote a proverb: “Some sleep five hours, nature requires seven, laziness nine and wickedness eleven.”
Wrong. The way not to fall asleep at work is to take naps when you need them. “We have to totally change our attitude toward napping,” says Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, the godfather of sleep research.
Last year a national commission led by Dement identified an “American sleep debt” which one member said was as important as the national debt. The commission was concerned about the dangers of sleepiness: people causing industrial accidents or falling asleep while driving. This may be why we have a new sleep policy in the White House. According to recent reports, President Clinton is trying to take a ha1f-hour snooze (瞌睡) every afternoon.
About 60 percent of American adults nap when given the opportunity. We seem to have “a mid afternoon quiet phase,” also called “a secondary sleep gate.” Sleeping 15 minutes to two hours in the early afternoon can reduce stress and make us refreshed. Clearly, we were born to nap.
We Superstars of Snooze don't nap to replace lost shut-eye or to prepare for a night shift.Rather, we “snack” on sleep, whenever, wherever and at whatever time we feel like it. I myself have napped in buses, cars, planes and on boats; on floors and beds; and in libraries, offices and museums.
1.It is commonly accepted in American society that too much sleep is .
A.unreasonable B.criminal C.harmful D.costly
2.The research done by the Dement Commission shows that Americans ________.
A.don't like to take naps
B.a(chǎn)re terribly worried about their national debt
C.sleep less than is good for them
D.have caused many industrial and traffic accidents
3.The purpose of this article is to .
A.warn us of the wickedness of napping
B.explain the danger of sleepiness
C.discuss the side effects of napping
D.convince the reader of the necessity of napping
4.The underlined phrase “American sleep debt” in Para. 3 is the result of .
A.the traditional misconception the Americans have about sleep
B.the new sleep policy of the Clinton Administration
C.the rapid development of American industry
D.the Americans' worry about the danger of sleepiness
5.The second sentence of the last paragraph tells us that it is .
A.preferable to have a sound sleep before a night shift
B.good practice to eat something light before we go to bed
C.essential to make up for cost sleep
D.natural to take a nap whenever we feel the need for it
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Celebrating sleep
World Sleep Day, observed on 21 March, was created to bring attention to the growing number of sleep problems worldwide. Sleep is a natural part of human life, but many people in the modern world ignore its importance. As a result, sleep problems are increasingly common.
In 2002, scientists at the University of Athens in Greece conducted a survey of over 35,000 people in 10 countries around the world, including China, Belgium and South Africa. Of the people that responded to the survey, 24 percent said that they did not sleep well, and based on their responses, 31.6 percent were diagnosed(診斷) with insomnia(失眠) and another 17.5 percent were diagnosed with borderline (臨界狀態(tài))insomnia. In addition, 30.7 percent of survey respondents reported visiting a doctor for help with sleep problems and 11.6 per cent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.
Overall, the survey found that many people suffer the effects of poor quality sleep, some examples of which are being unable to fall asleep and waking up in the middle of the night. The main factors causing these problems are pressure from school or work and a fast pace of life, but noise pollution and light pollution also relate to sleep and contribute to poor quality sleep. The survey’s findings are particularly troubling because large numbers of people were found to have difficulty sleeping at night. The short-term effects of this are tiredness and trouble concentrating. If this happens for a long time, the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.
There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. First, you should have regular sleep habits. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. You also need to make your bedroom a cool, dark, quiet place to sleep so that heat, light and noise do not disturb you. At night, you should also avoid things that contain caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and many soft drinks, as caffeine may keep you from sleeping.
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone. By following the advice above, you can rest better at night and work better during the day.
Title: Celebrating Sleep
Topic |
Context |
World Sleep Day |
Due to ignorance of sleep problems, people observed Mar. 21, World Sleep Day, ____73___attention to the importance of sleep. |
Responses of the survey |
Of 3, 5000 people in 10 countries in the world, there were 24 percent of the people saying they didn’t sleep well. 31.6 percent were diagnosed with insomnia and another 17.5 percent were on the __74____ of sleeplessness. The percentage of the people feeling ___75___ during the day is 11.6. In additio 30.7 percent reported__76___ to a doctor for sleep problems. |
__71___causing sleep problems and their consequences |
Under _77____ from school or work, people may have sleep problems. A fast pace of life causes sleep problem as well. Noise and light pollution also __78_____ to poor quality sleeps. Sleepless people are more __79___ to gain weight and have a heart attack. Feeling tired and sleepy, people find it hard to ___80______ |
___72__ to take to improve sleep quality |
Have regular sleep habits Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet Avoid things containing caffeine |
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