DRILLING PRACTICE (10/12/2020) NAME:______________________

Section C

[25 marks]

[Time suggested : 50 minutes]

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Sleep Saviours

1 If you have to pull yourself out of bed every morning, chances are you haven't had adequate
rest. But, if you wake up feeling groggy and lethargic, you've probably overslept. Practioners of
Traditional Medicine advise getting some shuteye before midnight when the body enters the calm
phase. The best time to sleep is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as the day gets dark, the pineal gland begins to
release melatonin which not only makes you drowsy and sleepy but strengthens the immune system 5
and reduces your risk of heart problem.

2 Ignoring sleep signals and trying to beat sleep will only leave you wide awake when you're
ready for bed. Artificial light supposedly kills the release of melatonin, so if you keep the lights on 10
after 10 p.m., you'll find it harder to sleep. Staying up past midnight isn't a good idea as it works
against your bio-rhythms and your body won't be able to renew and heal itself during that crucial time.
you'll end up feeling tired, constipated and depressed the next morning.

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3 Sleep isn't just a pit-stop for the body to rest and repair itself. Sound sleep helps mellow the
spirit and sharpen the mind. The less you remember of your dreams, the better as dreams are
interpreted as energy flow imbalance. Disrupted energy flow can cause you to have difficulty falling
asleep or wake up during the night. It also triggers excessive dreams and nightmares.
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4 Nightmares stem from disharmony within the body. For instance, unpleasant dreams about
fire and smoke could be a sign of heart disorders. If you cry in your dreams, they could be a problem
with your lungs but if you laugh too much, it could also mean a heart problem. Dreams of water or
drowning may point to a kidney dysfunction or that you bladder is full and you need to run to the toilet 25
fast! Strengthening your bladder will help you to hold your urine throughout the night.

5 Foods like rice, wholegrain pasta, vegetables, oats and chocolate contain tryptophan, the
amino acid that produces serotonin to help you nod off easily. Include these in your dinner to relax the 30
brain and nerves. Before you knock off, drink some milk. Milk contains calcium which helps the brain
use tryptophan to manufacture melatonin, a natural relaxant. Alternatively drink chamomile, a herb
that helps relax the mind and body.

6 Wind down to a good night's rest 35

· 7 p.m. Have a light dinner.
· 8 p.m. Switch off the computer and the television as it will stimulate your mind instead of
relaxing it. read a book instead or meditate to calm your mind.
· 9 p.m. Indulge in a warm bath. Lower the lights and put on some soothing music. Soak your
feet in warm water infused with relaxing essential oils 10 minutes bedtime. Gently massage 40
the feet to release tension and induce a peaceful rest.

[Adapted from The Sun Jan. 2007]

Questions 26 – 30
Answer all questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26. From paragraph 1,

[a] What is the best time for sleep?
[1 mark]

[b] What are the functions of melatonin?

[1 mark]

27. From paragraph 2,

[a] What can happen if one stays up past midnight?
[1 mark]

[b] How would one feel the next morning?

[1 mark]

28 From paragraph 3, what are the benefits of a sound sleep?

[1 mark]

29. From paragraph 4 give the interpretation of the following in dreams in relation to one's health

[a] Fire and smoke

[b] Water [2 marks]

30. From paragraph 5,

[a] Why should certain food be included in one's dinner?
[1 mark]

[b] Summarise the two steps to wind down to get a good rest.
[2 marks]

31 Based on the passage given, write a summary on:

· reasons for a sound sleep
· tips to get a sound sleep

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must:

· be in continuous writing form (not in note form)
· use materials from lines 5 - 43
· not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

Begin your summary as follows:

One's sleep pattern affects one's mood in the morning. Sleeping …

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