Contents 目录
Reading 阅读
Questions 题目
Vocabulary 词汇
Useful Structures 常用结构
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Reading 阅读
Why Sleep Is Important
Sleep is an important part of a healthy life. Although people may sometimes think of sleep as a period when the body does nothing, the human body and brain remain active during the night. While we sleep, the body carries out many important processes that help us stay physically and mentally healthy.
One important function of sleep is helping the body recover. During sleep, the body repairs muscles and other tissues. This is especially important for people who exercise regularly or have physically demanding jobs. Getting enough sleep can also support the immune system, which helps the body fight illness.
Sleep is equally important for the brain. During the day, people receive a large amount of information from work, school, conversations, and other activities. While they are sleeping, the brain processes some of this information and helps form memories. For this reason, students may find it more difficult to remember what they have learned if they do not get enough sleep.
A lack of sleep can also affect a person’s mood and ability to concentrate. People who sleep poorly may feel tired, impatient, or stressed the next day. They may also have difficulty paying attention at school or work. This can make simple tasks more difficult and may increase the risk of making mistakes.
There are several ways to improve sleep. Going to bed and getting up at similar times each day can help the body develop a regular sleep schedule. It is also a good idea to create a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment. Bright lights and noise can make it harder to fall asleep.
Technology can also influence sleep. Many people use smartphones, tablets, or computers shortly before going to bed. The light from these screens may make it more difficult for some people to fall asleep. In addition, checking messages or watching videos can keep the brain active when it should be preparing for rest. For this reason, some experts recommend avoiding electronic devices for a period of time before bedtime.
The amount of sleep people need varies according to factors such as age and lifestyle. However, getting enough good-quality sleep is important for almost everyone. Developing healthy sleep habits may improve not only how people feel in the morning but also how well they function throughout the day.
Questions 题目
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write:
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this
1. The human body becomes completely inactive during sleep.
2. Sleep helps the body repair muscles and other tissues.
3. Students who sleep for eight hours always perform better in exams.
4. Poor sleep can make it more difficult to concentrate.
5. Noise may make it harder for people to fall asleep.
Questions 6–9
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
6. What does the passage say happens to information during sleep?
A. The brain processes some of it.
B. The brain completely forgets it.
C. The body sends it to the muscles.
D. The brain stops receiving it.
7. How may people feel after sleeping poorly?
A. More confident and active.
B. Tired, impatient, or stressed.
C. Hungry throughout the day.
D. More interested in exercise.
8. What can help people develop a regular sleep schedule?
A. Exercising immediately before bed.
B. Sleeping longer on weekends.
C. Going to bed at similar times each day.
D. Watching relaxing videos before sleeping.
9. Why may electronic devices affect sleep?
A. They make bedrooms too warm.
B. Their light may make falling asleep more difficult.
C. They cause people to wake up earlier.
D. Their batteries make noise during the night.
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
10. Getting enough sleep can support the __________, which helps the body fight illness.
11. During sleep, the brain helps form __________.
12. A quiet and comfortable __________ can help improve sleep.
13. The amount of sleep a person needs may depend on age and __________.
Vocabulary 词汇
| function | /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ | 功能；作用 |
| recover | /rɪˈkʌvər/ | 恢复；康复 |
| repair | /rɪˈpɛr/ | 修复；修理 |
| tissue | /ˈtɪʃu/ | 组织；身体组织 |
| demanding | /dɪˈmændɪŋ/ | 要求高的；费力的 |
| support | /səˈpɔrt/ | 支持；帮助 |
| immune | /ɪˈmjun/ | 免疫的 |
| process | /ˈprɑsɛs/ | 处理；加工 |
| memory | /ˈmɛməri/ | 记忆；记忆力 |
| concentrate | /ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪt/ | 集中注意力 |
| impatient | /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ | 不耐烦的；急躁的 |
| attention | /əˈtɛnʃən/ | 注意；注意力 |
| increase | /ɪnˈkris/ | 增加；提高 |
| schedule | /ˈskɛdʒul/ | 日程安排；时间表 |
| environment | /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ | 环境 |
| influence | /ˈɪnfluəns/ | 影响 |
| electronic | /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/ | 电子的 |
| device | /dɪˈvaɪs/ | 设备；装置 |
| factor | /ˈfæktər/ | 因素 |
| lifestyle | /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ | 生活方式 |
Useful Structures 常用结构
be important for something 对某事很重要
Sleep is important for both physical and mental health.
睡眠对身体健康和心理健康都很重要。
help someone do something 帮助某人做某事
Sleep helps the body recover after exercise.
睡眠有助于身体在运动后恢复。
be especially important for someone 对某人尤其重要
Good sleep is especially important for students.
良好的睡眠对学生尤其重要。
have difficulty doing something 做某事有困难
People who sleep poorly may have difficulty concentrating at work.
睡眠不好的人在工作时可能难以集中注意力。
affect someone’s ability to do something 影响某人做某事的能力
A lack of sleep can affect your ability to concentrate.
睡眠不足会影响你集中注意力的能力。
increase the risk of doing something 增加做某事的风险
Poor sleep may increase the risk of making mistakes.
睡眠不好可能会增加犯错的风险。
make it harder to do something 使做某事更加困难
Noise can make it harder to fall asleep.
噪音会让人更难入睡。
have an influence on something 对某事有影响
Technology can have an influence on sleep quality.
科技可能会对睡眠质量产生影响。
keep someone/something + adjective 使某人或某物保持某种状态
Checking messages before bed can keep your brain active.
睡前查看消息会让你的大脑保持活跃状态。
prepare for something 为某事做准备
The body needs time to prepare for sleep.
身体需要时间为睡眠做好准备。
recommend doing something 建议做某事
Some experts recommend avoiding electronic devices before bedtime.
一些专家建议睡前避免使用电子设备。
avoid doing something 避免做某事
You should avoid drinking too much coffee at night.
你应该避免晚上喝太多咖啡。
depend on something 取决于某事
Sleep needs may depend on a person’s lifestyle.
睡眠需求可能取决于一个人的生活方式。
not only… but also… 不仅……而且……
Good sleep improves not only your mood but also your ability to concentrate.
良好的睡眠不仅能改善你的情绪，还能提高你集中注意力的能力。
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Why Sleep Is Important
Sleep is an important part of a healthy life. Although people may sometimes think of sleep as a period when the body does nothing, the human body and brain remain active during the night. While we sleep, the body carries out many important processes that help us stay physically and mentally healthy.
1. Do the body and brain become inactive while we sleep?
No. They remain active during the night.
不会。身体和大脑在夜间仍然保持活跃。
2. Why is sleep important for our health?
Because the body carries out many important processes while we sleep that help us stay physically and mentally healthy.
因为在我们睡觉时，身体会进行许多重要的生理过程，帮助我们保持身心健康。
One important function of sleep is helping the body recover. During sleep, the body repairs muscles and other tissues. This is especially important for people who exercise regularly or have physically demanding jobs. Getting enough sleep can also support the immune system, which helps the body fight illness.
1. How does sleep help the body recover?
It helps the body repair muscles and other tissues.
睡眠可以帮助身体修复肌肉和其他组织。
2. How can getting enough sleep help the immune system?
It can support the immune system and help the body fight illness.
充足的睡眠可以支持免疫系统，并帮助身体抵抗疾病。
Sleep is equally important for the brain. During the day, people receive a large amount of information from work, school, conversations, and other activities. While they are sleeping, the brain processes some of this information and helps form memories. For this reason, students may find it more difficult to remember what they have learned if they do not get enough sleep.
1. What does the brain do with information while we sleep?
It processes some of the information and helps form memories.
大脑会处理其中的一些信息，并帮助形成记忆。
2. Why may students have difficulty remembering what they have learned?
Because they may not get enough sleep.
因为他们可能没有得到足够的睡眠。
A lack of sleep can also affect a person’s mood and ability to concentrate. People who sleep poorly may feel tired, impatient, or stressed the next day. They may also have difficulty paying attention at school or work. This can make simple tasks more difficult and may increase the risk of making mistakes.
1. How may people feel after sleeping poorly?
They may feel tired, impatient, or stressed.
他们可能会感到疲倦、不耐烦或有压力。
2. How can a lack of sleep affect people’s performance at school or work?
It can make it difficult to pay attention and increase the risk of making mistakes.
睡眠不足会使人难以集中注意力，并增加犯错的风险。
There are several ways to improve sleep. Going to bed and getting up at similar times each day can help the body develop a regular sleep schedule. It is also a good idea to create a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment. Bright lights and noise can make it harder to fall asleep.
1. How can people develop a regular sleep schedule?
They can go to bed and get up at similar times each day.
他们可以每天在相近的时间睡觉和起床。
2. What kind of environment can help people sleep better?
A quiet and comfortable sleeping environment.
安静舒适的睡眠环境。
Technology can also influence sleep. Many people use smartphones, tablets, or computers shortly before going to bed. The light from these screens may make it more difficult for some people to fall asleep. In addition, checking messages or watching videos can keep the brain active when it should be preparing for rest. For this reason, some experts recommend avoiding electronic devices for a period of time before bedtime.
1. Why can using electronic devices before bedtime make it harder to fall asleep?
Because the light from the screens can make it harder to fall asleep and using the devices can keep the brain active.
因为屏幕发出的光可能让人更难入睡，而且使用这些设备会使大脑保持活跃。
2. What do some experts recommend doing before bedtime?
They recommend avoiding electronic devices for a period of time before bedtime.
他们建议在睡觉前的一段时间内避免使用电子设备。
The amount of sleep people need varies according to factors such as age and lifestyle. However, getting enough good-quality sleep is important for almost everyone. Developing healthy sleep habits may improve not only how people feel in the morning but also how well they function throughout the day.
1. What factors can affect how much sleep people need?
Factors such as age and lifestyle can affect how much sleep people need.
年龄和生活方式等因素会影响人们所需要的睡眠时间。
2. How can healthy sleep habits benefit people?
They can help people feel better in the morning and function better throughout the day.
健康的睡眠习惯可以让人们早上感觉更好，并在一整天中保持更好的状态。