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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep is a vital component of human life that has a big impact on both our mental and physical well-being. Our sleep rhythms include rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep at various stages throughout the night. Vivid dreaming is a hallmark of REM sleep, which is important for memory consolidation, emotional control, and cognitive functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the ideal dream stage duration during sleep and its significance for overall sleep quality, click the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/hours-rem-sleep-need_l_64a6f95ae4b0e87d6552ff3d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201ca host of\u201d<\/strong> mean, \u201cREM sleep is beneficial for a host of<\/strong> important reasons.\u201d<\/em>? Give a synonym and use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ccheck out\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cWith that said, you\u2019ll want to get these checked out<\/strong> by a sleep doctor or specialist to see how underlying health conditions, medications and other sleep-related disorders may be affecting your sleep cycle.\u201d<\/em>? Give a synonym and use this phrase in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cworth a chat\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cIt\u2019s also worth a chat <\/strong>if you\u2019re just generally having a rough time getting rest.\u201d<\/em>? Use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is the dream stage of sleep and why is it important?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Is there a recommended percentage of sleep time that should be spent in the dream stage? Talk about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How does the optimal duration of the dream stage differ across different age groups?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How does the dream stage impact memory consolidation and learning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What are the potential effects of disrupting or inhibiting the dream stage on emotional well-being and mental health?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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