A Special Day for Sleep
I was just taking a nap.
It’s important to get enough sleep.
睡飽覺很重要喔
A lot of people don’t get enough sleep.
很多人睡眠不足。
1.Sleep is so important that it has
its own special day.
Every March, there is a day called World
Sleep Day. This year,
World Sleep Day happens on March 13.
三月13號是世界睡覺日
They have events and give speeches about the importance of sleep.
They try to make people understand just how important sleep is.
Let’s talk about how sleep can help you.
我們來聊聊睡覺有那些好處？
First, it can help your heart.
第一， 強健你的心臟。
Sleep helps you have a stronger heart.
It lowers the chances of you getting heart disease.
Wow! That’s a good reason to get lots of sleep.
Second, getting enough sleep can make you happier.
第二，睡夠會讓你快樂一點喔!
So, if you are feeling a bit sad, get more sleep!
2.Third, people who don’t get
enough sleep are more likely to
get fat.
第三，睡眠不足會變胖!
Another good reason to get enough sleep: it helps you think better.
腦筋會清楚一點。
You probably know that already, right?
It’s really hard to think quickly when you are tired.
3.So, if you want to learn more
and get good scores on your tests,
get enough sleep.
How much is enough sleep?
Most people need about eight hours each night.
Don’t go to bed too late.
Try to go to bed at the same time each night as well.
不要太晚睡，睡覺間也要固定
That will help you fall asleep more quickly.
Exercise helps, too.
運動也能幫助你快點進入夢鄉。
But don’t exercise too close to your bedtime.
OK, that’s it. Remember – sleep is important!
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Vocabulary
Yes, sleep IS important!
1. Heart disease心臟疾病，disease疾病。
Myopia is not a disease.
近視眼不是一種病。
2. Sad傷心難過的。
That’s really a sad song!
真是一首悲傷的歌!
3. Think想，認為。
Do you think he’s coming back?
你想他會回來嗎?
No, I don’t think so.
我想不會了。
4. Happy快樂的，happier更快樂。
I would be happier if you go with me.
你跟我一起去我會比較開心。
5. Tired疲倦的。
You look tired.
你看起來好累。
I am tired.
I watched too much
TV.我是很累，看太多電視了。
Let’s read the words.
Disease疾病 sad傷心難過的 think想 happy快樂的
happier更快樂 tired疲倦的
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Quiz
1) When is World Sleep Day this year?
A: In May
B: In March
C: In November
2) Which is true?
A: Sleep helps your heart
B: People need 10 hours of sleep
C: Too much sleep makes you sad.
3) How can you fall asleep more quickly?
A: Exercise right before bed
B: Go to bed at the same time every night
C: Get a lot of sleep.
Answers
1. B 2.A 3.B