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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 37
Effects of Sleep on Health
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Discuss the importance of sleep and its effects on health.
2. Use health-related vocabulary and phrasal verbs in context.
3. Share personal sleep habits and give advice for better rest.
Exercise 1
News Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Insomnia
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/ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/
Meaning:
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Many people suffer from insomnia when they are stressed.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., insomnia affects millions of adults each year due to busy lifestyles.
verb
Nap
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/næp/
Meaning:
A short sleep during the day
- I usually take a nap after lunch to feel more energetic.
Real Life Tip:
Power naps of 20–30 minutes are popular in American workplaces to boost productivity.
Stay up
phrasal verb
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/steɪ ʌp/
Meaning:
To remain awake past your usual bedtime
- I often stay up late watching movies on weekends.
Real Life Tip:
Staying up late is common among students and professionals in the U.S.
Sleep in
phrasal verb
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/sliːp ɪn/
Meaning:
To sleep later than usual in the morning
- I like to sleep in on Sundays.
Real Life Tip:
Sleeping in on weekends is a common way Americans catch up on rest.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends are talking about sleep habits and health.
Hey Alex, you look tired today. Did you stay up late last night?
Mia
Yeah, I couldn’t sleep because of insomnia. How about you?
Alex
I always try to get 7–8 hours of sleep, but sometimes I sleep in on weekends.
Mia
I wish I could do that. Lack of sleep makes me feel constant fatigue.
Alex
You should try taking a short nap during the day; it really helps.
Mia
That’s a good idea. I also read that good sleep improves overall health.
Alex
Absolutely! Proper sleep boosts mood, energy, and even memory.
Mia
I guess I need to change my routine and prioritize rest.
Alex
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. Why did Alex feel tired?
2. What does Mia suggest to help with fatigue?
3. How does good sleep affect overall health?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. I usually ______ (stay / stays / staying) up late on Fridays.
2. Mia ______ (sleep / sleeps / sleeping) in on Sundays.
3. Lack of sleep can ______ (cause / causes / causing) fatigue.
4. Alex ______ (take / takes / taking) a nap during lunch sometimes.
5. Good sleep ______ (improve / improves / improving) mood and energy.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What are the best tips to overcome insomnia?
2. How long should an ideal nap be for better health?
3. What are the effects of staying up late on productivity and mood?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. How many hours of sleep do you usually get on weekdays?
2. Do you often stay up late? Why or why not?
3. Have you ever experienced insomnia? What helped you?
4. Do you like to sleep in on weekends?
5. How does lack of sleep affect your mood and energy?
6. Do you take naps during the day? How long?
7. What is your bedtime routine?
8. How do you feel after a night of good sleep?
9. Have you tried any techniques to improve sleep?
10. Do you think society encourages too little sleep? Why?
