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—DR．MARJORIE SEIDENFELD ANSWERS YOUR HEALTH QUESTIONS
—I have such a terrible time falling asleep every night that I'm always tired and it's affecting（影响） my schoolwork．What should I do?
—Mindy in Nevada
One in every five young people has a sleep problem，so you're not alone．Getting enough sleep has become as important as eating vegetables and exercising regularly．It's very important for your body．
Most young people only get seven hours of sleep each night，when they actually need nine hours．And making up for lost sleep during the week by sleeping in on weekends doesn't really work．In fact， sleeping late on weekends may actually do you more harm than good，if you have sleep problems．
What happens if you don't get enough sleep? If your sleep problem continues for a few nights，you could suffer serious problems．Lack of sleep can affect learning and memory．Worse， if your sleep difficulties last a long time ，that could lead to anxiety or depression（抑郁）．
Therefore，you've got to have some healthy sleep habits．Below are some suggestions：
●GO TO BED AT THE SAME TIME—including weekends，if possible．
●WAKE UP AROUND THE SAME TIME EVERY MORNING．When you sleep late just one morning during the week， it may disturb your body clock．This will make it hard for you to sleep that night．
●DO SOMETHING RELAXING before going to bed．
●EXERCISE DURING THE DAY．Don't exercise right before going to bed．
●AVOID DRINKING ALCOHOL．Alcohol makes you excited．This prevents you from falling asleep or wakes you up during the night．
●DON'T SMOKE．Smoking is always bad for the body．Smoking before bedtime keeps you awake．
If trying these tips over a couple of weeks does not help you，speak to your doctor．Do not take any sleeping pills without first asking your doctor．Many have strong side effects．
1．According to the passage，if you have sleep problems for a few nights，you could be________．
A．lonely
B．serious
C．forgetful
D．depressed
2．The passage suggests that people with sleep problems should________．
A．eat vegetables and exercise regularly
B．make up for lost sleep on weekends
C．follow a fixed timetable for sleep
D．sleep seven hours every day
3．We can learn from the suggestions that________．
A．getting up earlier one morning makes it easier to fall asleep that night
B．listening to soft music before going to bed may help you fall asleep
C．smokers and those who drink alcohol usually have sleep problems
D．exercising in the evening will help you get to sleep
4．According to the passage，it is clear that________．
A．you'll no longer have your sleep problem if you try the tips
B．sleeping late on weekends can make up for lost sleep
C．your eating habits will be broken due to lack of sleep
D．sleep problems are serious among young people
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it wasn't for her, because she really didn't feel like talking to anyone. She uttered a monotonous
(沉闷的 ) , " Hello?" " Hi Sarah! !This is Mindy! What's up?? Umm, the reason that called was
that I need help with the English assignment. I've been having trouble coming up with a topic. "
Sarah's shoulders silently drooped as she realized that she had completely forgotten about the
homework to witness or be a part of a situation and write it in down in great detail. She let out a sigh.
As her best friend continued to talk about her topic ideas, Sarah's mind drifted. She thought
about how Mindy was moving 500 miles away in less than a month. She thought about how much
she'd miss her friend and how it wouldn't be the same without her.
"So, do you have any idea what I should do about this assignment? "Mindy asked, bringing
Sarah out of her fog. She answered her own question, suddenly exclaiming, "I know! ! I'll describe
what happened today in the lunch line! I just wanted to ring that Jennifer girl's neck! ! SHE WAS
SO RUDE! "'
Sarah thought back to earlier in the day when they had been in the lunch line, waiting patiently
and a snotty(自大的)girl pushed her way up in front of them, causing Mindy and Sarah to lose their
place in line.
"That sounds like a good idea. I wish I'd thought of that, "Sarah says softly. The conversation
ended quickly after that and Sarah was feeling better. She was still sad that her best friend was moving,
but she knew that they would keep in touch and always be close. At just that moment, Sarah was glad
that Mindy called. She now had the perfect topic for her English assignment.
B. She was busy working.
C. She was doing her assignment.
D. She was repairing the computer.
B. say that she was missing Sarah
C. ask Sarah for help
D. comfort Sarah
B. She di4n't quite care about it.
C. She was surprised because Mindy hadn't told her earlier.
D. She was sad that Mindy would forget her.
B. Because she knew that she and Mindy would keep in touch.
C. Because Mindy could act bravely to protect them at school.
D. Because Mindy would never trouble her with a question any more.
Sleep Struggle
Dr. Marjorie Seidenfeld answers your health questions
I have such a terrible time falling asleep every night that I’m always tired and it’s affecting my schoolwork. What should I do?
—Mindy in Nevada
One in every five young people has a sleep problem, so you’re not alone. Getting enough sleep has become as important as eating vegetables and exercising regularly. It’s very important for your body.Most young people only get seven hours of sleep each night, when they actually need nine hours. And making up for lost sleep during the week by sleeping in on weekends doesn’t really work. In fact, sleeping late on weekends may actually do you more harm than good, if you have sleep problems. What happens if you don’t get enough sleep? If your sleep problem continues for a few nights, you could suffer serious problems. Lack of sleep can affect learning and memory. Worse, if your sleep difficulties last a long time, that could lead to anxiety or depression (抑郁).
Therefore, you’ve got to have some healthy sleep habits. Below are some suggestions:
●Go to bed at the same time—including weekends, if possible.
●Wake up around the same time every morning When you sleep late just one morning during the week, it may disturb your body clock. This will make it hard for you to sleep that night.
●Do something relaxing before going to bed.
●Exercise during the day. Don’t exercise right before going to bed.
●Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol makes you excited. This prevents you from falling asleep or wakes you up during the night.
●Don’t smoke. Smoking is always bad for the body. Smoking before bedtime keeps you awake.
If trying these tips over a couple of weeks does not help you, speak to your doctor. Do not take any sleeping pills without first asking your doctor. Many have strong side effects.
1. According to the passage, if you have sleep problems for a few nights, you could be .
A. lonely B. serious C. forgetful D. depressed
2. The passage suggests that people with sleep problems should .
A. eat vegetables and exercise regularly B. make up for lost sleep on weekends
C. follow a fixed timetable for sleep D. sleep seven hours every day
3. We can learn from the suggestions that .
A. getting up earlier one morning makes it easier to fall asleep that night
B. listening to soft music before going to bed may help you fall asleep
C. smokers and those who drink alcohol usually have sleep
D. exercising in the evening will help you get to sleep
4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Sleep problems are serious among young people.
B. Sleeping late on weekends can make up for lost sleep.
C. Your eating habits will be broken due to lack of sleep.
D. You’ll no longer have your sleep problem if you try the tips.
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