This document discusses the importance of sleep and the effects of sleep deficiency and deprivation. It defines words like drowsy, misconception, equal, acquire, deficiency, and deprivation. It explains that sleep is important for physical and mental health and that good sleep is dark, quiet, and restful. It states that sleep deficiency can cause issues like weight gain, heart problems, and mood swings, while sleep deprivation is linked to serious problems like car accidents and medical errors. The document encourages readers to get enough high quality sleep.
This document discusses the importance of sleep and the effects of sleep deficiency and deprivation. It defines words like drowsy, misconception, equal, acquire, deficiency, and deprivation. It explains that sleep is important for physical and mental health and that good sleep is dark, quiet, and restful. It states that sleep deficiency can cause issues like weight gain, heart problems, and mood swings, while sleep deprivation is linked to serious problems like car accidents and medical errors. The document encourages readers to get enough high quality sleep.
This document discusses the importance of sleep and the effects of sleep deficiency and deprivation. It defines words like drowsy, misconception, equal, acquire, deficiency, and deprivation. It explains that sleep is important for physical and mental health and that good sleep is dark, quiet, and restful. It states that sleep deficiency can cause issues like weight gain, heart problems, and mood swings, while sleep deprivation is linked to serious problems like car accidents and medical errors. The document encourages readers to get enough high quality sleep.
• I felt really drowsy when I was in class today 2. Misconception – an incorrect idea or belief • It is a common misconception that sheep are not intelligent 3. Equal – to be the same as • Old age does not necessarily equal wisdom 4. Acquire – achieve; to earn or to get • She acquired her English skills while living in England 5. Deficiency – the state of not having enough of something that is needed • After we identify our deficiencies, we can start planning our strategy for improvement 6. Deprivation – the lack or denial of something that is considered necessary or important • A lot of people around the world suffer from food and water deprivation 1. Why is sleep important?
2. According to the article, what is good
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understanding 3. What does sleep deficiency cause?
4. What serious problems are believed
to be connected with sleep deprivation? Summary Make a brief summary of the article. Focus on the main topic and consider which pieces of information are most important. Make sure you include details such as what the article is about, who is mentioned in it, where and when the events took place, and also how and why they happened. ( You can elaborate with your own words) Discussion 1. How many hours do you usually sleep at night? 2. Do you think you’re getting enough sleep? Why or why not? 3. When do you enjoy sleeping; in the morning, in the afternoon or at night? 4. What is the longest period of time that you’ve stayed awake? How did you feel before you went to sleep? 5. How do you feel when you don’t get enough sleep? https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=4XaAE5NRHVM&list=PLd9hCvj34W5hWkRym8sljiEvEBJ1 JGIu5&index=2 Further Discussion 1. How do you feel if someone bothers you while you are sleeping? 2. Are you type of person who could sleep anywhere? (On the bus, plane, train, etc.) 3. Do you prefer to work at night or daytime? Why? 4. Could you sleep without a fan or AC? Why or why not? 5. Have you ever fallen sleep while doing something? (Reading, watching movies, playing games, etc.)
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