Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Some researchers, parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate (适应) teens’ needs for more sleep. 【1】 However, in the meantime you’ll have to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions that may help you to sleep better.

Set a regular bedtime. Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it’s time to sleep. 【2】 So try to stick as closely as you can to your sleep schedule, even on weekends.

Exercise regularly. 【3】 Finish exercising at least 3 hours before bedtime. Many sleep experts believe that exercising in late afternoon may actually help a person sleep.

Avoid stimulants (刺激物). Don’t drink beverages with caffeine, such as soda and coffee, after 4 pm. 【4】 And drinking alcohol in the evening can make a person restless and interrupt sleep.

Relax your mind. Avoid violent, scary or action movies or television shows right before bed. Reading books with active plots may also keep you from falling or staying asleep.

Create the right sleeping environment. 【5】 So close your curtains (and make sure they’re heavy enough to block out light) and turn down the thermostat (恒温器). Noise can prevent people from sleeping well. Use a white-noise machine if you need to block out a noisy environment.

A. Waking up at the same time every day also helps establish sleep patterns.

B. People usually sleep best in a dark cool room.

C. Light signals to the brain thatit’s time to wake up.

D. Try not to exercise right before bedtime as it can make it harder for you to fall asleep.

E. Nicotine is also a stimulant, so quitting smoking may help you sleep better.

F. Naps too close to bedtime may keep you from falling asleep.

G. Some schools have carried out later start times.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】A

【3】D

【4】E

【5】B

【解析】

试题分析：本文提出帮助睡眠的几点建议。

【1】G 根据上文提到Some researchers, parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate (适应) teens’ needs for more sleep许研究者，父母和老师建议高中的课程开始晚些，让青少年有更多的睡眠时间，故选G一些学校已经执行这个时间。

【2】A 根据上文提到Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it’s time to sleep.每晚同样的睡眠时间提示你的身体该睡觉了，故选A每天同一时间醒来可以建议睡眠的模式。

【3】D 根据上文提到Exercise regularly有规律的锻炼，故选D不在要睡觉前锻炼因这会让你更难入睡。

【4】E根据上文提到Don’t drink beverages with caffeine, such as soda and coffee, after 4 pm四点之后不要喝有咖啡因的饮料，故选E尼古丁是一种刺激性的东西，因为戒烟能帮你更好的睡眠。

【5】B 根据上文提到Create the right sleeping environment创造一个好的睡眠环境，故选B在黑暗的房间时通常会睡得最好。

考点 ：七选五