Zero Gadgets = Better Sleep

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 chemical / kemkl /

0-2 lowers / lo /
0-3 results / rzlts /
0-4 gadget /dt /
0-5 sleepiness /slipins /
Audio Pronunciation Guide

The child is playing video games after his bedtime.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 organization [noun] a group of people that are

working towards something
[Example:] My organization is working for one goal.

1-2 chemical [noun] a substance made by man or nature

[Example:] There is a chemical in our brain that makes us happy

1-3 sleepy [adjective] the feeling of being tired and wanting to sleep
[Example:] I felt sleepy after working all day.

1-4 behavior [noun] the way a person acts towards others

[Example:] Leslies behavior was happy and calm.

1-5 suggest [verb] to bring up an idea to think about

[Example:] I suggest that we wait until the rain stops.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Zero Gadgets = Better Sleep

Experts say younger kids need more sleep than older kids. Kids aged 6 to 10 years old need 10 to 11
hours. Older kids need 8.5 to 9.5 hours. However, a survey by an organization in the U.S. showed that kids
arent getting enough sleep. This is because kids use gadgets before bedtime.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: Younger kids need to sleep longer than older kids.
/

Gadgets use a blue light that lowers a chemical in the body that helps us sleep. Kids dont feel sleepy if they
use gadgets before bedtime. However, getting the right amount of sleep is important. It affects health, mood, and
behavior. Kids need a good nights sleep to do well in school.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: Blue light prevents people from getting sleepy.
/

The organization suggested ways to avoid this problem. First, kids should go to sleep at the same time
every night. Second, kids should not use gadgets before bedtime. Finally, make sure that the room is dark and
not too hot or cold. By doing these, kids will sleep better and longer.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: Having a bright room will help a kid sleep better.
/

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

use

ways

time

well

sure
/

3-1 Make _____ to sleep eight hours a day.

3-2 The _____ of gadgets before bedtime prevents sleepiness.

3-3 Ken has _____ to sleep before work.

3-4 What are good _____ to sleep better at night?

3-5 You will do _____ tomorrow if you sleep early.

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 Kids should be allowed to sleep anytime they want at night.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Adults should have a regular bedtime.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 It is hard to have good sleeping habits.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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