Sleep and Daily Energy
Explore everyday conversations about sleep, feeling tired, and making time to rest.
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1. 选择正确答案。
What does Leo plan to do now?
Leo: I'm very tired. I'm going to bed.
- Go to sleep.
- Stay awake and watch a movie.
- Go out for an evening walk.
Think about why Leo mentions his bed.
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- Go to sleep.
“I'm going to bed” usually means someone is getting ready to sleep.
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2. 选择正确答案。
How does Nora feel this morning?
Nora: I slept well last night. I have lots of energy this morning.
- Too tired to get up.
- Rested and ready for the day.
- Sleepy and ready for another nap.
Notice what Nora says about her energy.
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- Rested and ready for the day.
Feeling rested means you feel better after getting enough rest.
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3. 选择正确答案。
How did Mia rest after lunch?
Mia: I took a short nap after lunch.
- She stayed awake in bed.
- She slept through the whole afternoon.
- She slept for a short time.
A nap is different from a full night's sleep.
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- She slept for a short time.
A nap is a short sleep, usually during the day.
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4. 选择正确答案。
What did Sam do when his alarm rang?
Sam: The alarm woke me up, but I stayed in bed for a while.
- He got out of bed right away.
- He woke up, but he did not get out of bed right away.
- He slept through the alarm.
Waking up and getting up are different actions.
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- He woke up, but he did not get out of bed right away.
“Wake up” means to stop sleeping. “Get up” means to leave your bed.
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5. 选择正确答案。
What woke Ava up?
Ava: My neighbors were talking loudly outside. Their voices woke me up.
- Noise from people talking.
- Light coming through her window.
- Her morning alarm.
Think about what Ava could hear.
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- Noise from people talking.
“Talking loudly” means talking in a way that makes a lot of noise.
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6. 选择正确答案。
What does Ben want?
Ben: Please turn off the light. I can't sleep with it on.
- A brighter room.
- A warmer room.
- A darker room.
What changes when a light is off?
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- A darker room.
In “with it on,” the word “it” refers to the light.
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7. 选择正确答案。
Why is Emma going to bed early?
Emma: I have to catch an early train tomorrow, so I'm going to bed early tonight.
- She needs to get up early tomorrow.
- She plans to stay awake all night.
- She can sleep late tomorrow.
Think about what Emma must do before catching her train.
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- She needs to get up early tomorrow.
An early start can mean changing your bedtime the night before.
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8. 选择正确答案。
What does Kim mean?
Dan: Do you want to watch another movie?
Kim: No, I'm too tired to keep my eyes open.- She wants to watch a longer movie.
- She wants to stay up longer.
- She is very sleepy and needs to sleep.
Think about what happens to your eyes when you are very sleepy.
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- She is very sleepy and needs to sleep.
People say they cannot keep their eyes open when they feel very sleepy.
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9. 选择正确答案。
What happened to Sara last night?
Sara: I went to bed early, but I couldn't fall asleep until much later.
- She went to bed late and fell asleep right away.
- She was awake in bed for a long time.
- She fell asleep early and woke up soon after.
Notice the difference between going to bed and falling asleep.
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- She was awake in bed for a long time.
“Fall asleep” means to begin sleeping, not simply to lie down in bed.
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10. 选择正确答案。
Why does Luis sleep during the day?
Luis: My job starts in the evening and ends in the morning, so I sleep during the day.
- His job starts early in the morning.
- He works during the night.
- He only works in the afternoon.
Think about the time between evening and morning.
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- He works during the night.
People who work at night often have a different sleep routine.
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11. 选择正确答案。
What does Ella plan to do tomorrow?
Ella: I usually get up early. Tomorrow is my day off, so I can sleep in.
- Get up later than usual.
- Go to bed earlier than usual.
- Stay awake all night.
Ella does not need to follow her usual morning routine.
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- Get up later than usual.
“Sleep in” means to sleep later in the morning than you usually do.
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12. 选择正确答案。
What change will Omar make tonight?
Omar: Coffee after dinner keeps me awake. I'll have water tonight instead.
- Stop drinking anything after dinner.
- Drink coffee just before bed.
- Drink water instead of coffee after dinner.
Omar wants a different evening drink.
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- Drink water instead of coffee after dinner.
“Keeps me awake” means something stops him from sleeping.
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13. 选择正确答案。
How did Pat feel after the walk?
Pat: I was too tired to make dinner. After a short walk, I felt better and started cooking.
- More tired than before.
- Less tired and ready to cook.
- Still too tired to make dinner.
Compare what Pat could do before and after the walk.
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- Less tired and ready to cook.
Here, feeling better means Pat had enough energy to start a task.
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14. 选择正确答案。
What does Maya need right now?
Maya: After moving all those boxes, I'm tired but not sleepy. I just need to sit down for a while.
- A break from moving boxes, not sleep.
- A short nap in bed.
- A full night's sleep.
Think about the difference between being tired and being sleepy.
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- A break from moving boxes, not sleep.
You can feel tired after physical work without wanting to sleep.
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15. 选择正确答案。
Why does Jo suggest meeting for lunch?
Alex: Can we meet for breakfast tomorrow?
Jo: I work late tonight. Could we meet for lunch instead? I need time to sleep.- To go to bed earlier tonight.
- To avoid sleeping late tomorrow.
- To have more time to sleep before they meet.
Lunch is later in the day than breakfast.
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- To have more time to sleep before they meet.
“Could we…?” is a polite way to suggest a different plan.