B1 – Intermediate
Sleep is essential for all humans and animals. Without sleep, our bodies won’t have the time to rest and recharge. However, it’s not only about the number of hours that matter, but also the conditions under which we sleep.
Researchers have discovered that sleeping with the lights on can cause serious health problems. Now, sleeping in the dark not only makes sense, but could also have huge benefits on our overall health.
Read the article below to learn about the effects on our health when we sleep in a brightly-lit room.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2203/220324-sleeping-with-the-light-on-1.html
Discussion Questions:
1. What are the conditions that allow you to sleep well?
2. Is the number of hours you sleep important to you? Why or why not?
3. How do you feel after a day or two without proper sleep?
4. How many days do you think, you can last with only a few hours of sleep?
5. Are apps that monitor sleep effective and helpful? Why or why not?
6. Do you monitor your sleeping patterns? Why or why not?
7. How do you deal with low energy during the day because of lack of sleep?
2 replies on “Sleep and Light”
1. Sleep in darkness, Reduce noise, Avoid watching TV, reading, or working in the sleeping area.
2. It’s not just the number of hours you spend asleep that’s important—it’s the quality of those hours.
3. After a day or two without proper sleep I fell bad, tired…
4. I can last with only a few hours of sleep 2 or 3 days. No more.
5. Yes, I think so. Apps that monitor sleep are effective and helpful if the device is a good device.
6. No, I don’t monitor my sleeping patterns. I don’t have a device.
7. I deal with low energy during the day because of lack of sleep with coffee and caffeine.
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