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4.2
3 Read and listen to the conversation. What does
David recommend to Marta?
MARTA I messaged you last night. 1
leaving your phone on, so you don’t miss
important messages? MUM ome on, Marta, wake up! What time did
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DAVID I don’t answer messages in the middle of you get to sleep, you look terrible!
the night, Marta. MARTA Tell me 1 it! I feel terrible.
MARTA I’m sorry – I’m not sleeping much these MUM Why don’t you go to bed earlier?
days! MARTA I know I should, Mum, but even if I’m in
DAVID Seriously? That’s because you’re on your bed by ten, I still can’t sleep.
phone! I leave mine in the kitchen and MUM A nice cup of green tea − that works
that 2 for me. Or you 3 2 .
turn it off.
MARTA I’m not sure about that.
MARTA I couldn’t do that! I need to see my
MUM r3
O about listening to a little
messages.
classical music at bedtime?
DAVID 4 sure you keep your bedroom
MARTA 4 ? Classical music isn’t really
light on when you’re using your phone – 5 , Mum.
it’s bad for your eyes. You shouldn’t use
your smartphone in the dark, really, or MUM Y ou could just try a cup of green tea or
have it too close to your face. The blue some gentle music before bed and see if
and green colours on your screen are the you sleep better.
problem. Your brain thinks it’s daytime MARTA K, I’ll 6
O it a shot tonight. Thanks,
and you can’t sleep. Something else I Mum!
find 5 is an app that changes the
4.5
8 Listen and repeat the sentences.
bright blues and greens to a softer colour.
MARTA OK, I’ll give it a 6 !
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