1. Why is sleep important?
During the regular course of our day, our cells are constantly going through chemical activity and producing waste. During sleep, that waste gets cleaned out from our brain and body. Sleep is also when our brain consolidates memories, and our body grows and repairs itself. Sleeping helps the body conserve energy and focus on fighting off the infection.
2. What happens in the five stages of sleep?
Drowsy
Light sleep
Moderate sleep
Deep sleep
REM sleep
3. How much sleep do teenagers need?
4. Give some good examples of evening routine activities.
Reading
Reading a book is a great way to relax your mind.
Prepare for the next day
Pack your school bag, choose your clothes, and organize things to avoid morning stress.
5. What makes a good sleep environment?
A quiet space is best. If there’s noise, you can use soft background sounds (like white noise or calm music).6. What is "Money Time Sleep"?
“Money Time Sleep” divides your day into three parts: Money: school or work time Time: free time and relaxation Sleep: rest and sleep.
7. The article gives lots of tips for improving sleep. Which ones do you want to try?
Avoid caffeine after 2 p.m. Caffeine is found in coffee, milk tea, chocolate and cola. It has a half‑life of 5 to 6 hours. If I drink coffee in the afternoon, half of the caffeine will still remain in my blood by 10 p.m. Replace these drinks with plain water or warm milk, and my sleep quality will improve noticeably.