PART 1

TOPIC 7- SLEEP

TOPIC 7- SLEEP

 

Christopher (English US)

Jenny (English US)

  1. How many hours do you sleep in a day?

I get about 7 hours of sleep a day, usually from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. And sometimes, I take a 10-minute nap. I find this amount sufficient for me to recharge my batteries to work better during the day.

  1. Where do you like to sleep?

Definitely my own bed; it’s so comfortable and spacious. Whenever I sleep on my sofa or elsewhere, I don’t feel rested.

  1. When do you go to bed, and why?

As I mentioned, I usually go to bed at around 11 p.m. because my classes finish at around 9.30 p.m. After that, I read some news on the internet or listened to some podcasts. So I think going to bed at around 11 p.m. is appropriate for my schedule. But sometimes, when I watch TikTok or amazing videos, I can lose track of the time, so I go to bed late.

  1. What helps you sleep better?

When I get some fresh air and do intense exercise like running or just eat some good food, I sleep like a baby.

  1. How do you feel when you do not get enough sleep?

When I don’t get enough sleep, I get grumpy /rmpi/* coc can, I have trouble concentrating when working or studying, and I get a headache /hedek/. So it’s completely better for me to get a full night’s sleep.

  1. Have you ever had difficulties sleeping, and if yes, why?

Yes, I have. Sometimes I have some trouble sleeping when I have some important and stressful events for the next day, like this IELTS exam. My mind tends to think about the upcoming events of the next day. Or when I experience economic hardship/ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/, I can’t hit the sack. /sæk/

VOCAB

  1. Take a nap : ngủ một giấc ngắn.

E.g: I’m feeling tired after work. I’m going to take a quick nap to recharge.

  1. feel rested : cảm thấy được nghỉ ngơi, thư giãn và đầy năng lượng.

E.g: After a good night’s sleep, I woke up feeling rested and ready for the day.

  1. lose track of the time (idiom) : quên mất thời gian.
    “When I’m engrossed in a book, I often lose track of the time and end up staying up late.
  2. get some fresh air : hít thở không khí trong lành.

E.g: I’ve been indoors all day. I think it’s time to go for a walk and get some fresh air.

  1. do intense exercise : tập luyện một cách mạnh mẽ, căng thẳng.

E.g:  To build strength and endurance, I do intense exercise routines at the gym.

  1. sleep like a baby : ngủ ngon như trẻ sơ sinh.

E.g: After a long day of hiking, I slept like a baby and woke up feeling refreshed.

  1. get a full night’s sleep : ngủ đủ giấc suốt cả đêm.

E.g: To maintain good health, it’s important to get a full night’s sleep of about 7-8 hours.

  1. have trouble/ difficulty/ problems +Ving : gặp khó khăn, vấn đề trong việc làm điều gì đó.

E.g : I’m having trouble opening this jar. It’s stuck.

  1. experience economic hardship : /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/ : trải qua khó khăn về kinh tế.

E.g : During the recession, many families experienced economic hardship and struggled to make ends meet.

  1. hit the sack : (idiom) đi ngủ.

E.g : I’m really tired. I think it’s time to hit the sack and get some rest.

 

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