Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or,in summer,they may think it is the heat. However,the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time―about eight hours after you wake up― your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

  In many parts of the world,people take naps in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates,where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are tradi?tional,people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.

  Many working people,unfortunately,have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps,employers do not allow it!If you do have the chance,however,here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterwards. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time,try a short nap―even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

1. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

   A. They eat too much for lunch.

   B. They sleep too little at night.

   C. Their body temperature becomes lower.

   D. The weather becomes warmer.

2,If you get up at 6 :30 am,what is the best time for you to take a nap?

   A. About 4:30 pm.

   B. About 1 :30 pm,   

    C. About 2:30 pm.

   D. About 3: 30 pm.

3. What would be the best title for the text?

   A. Just for a rest

   B. All for a nap

   C. A special sleep pattern

   D. Taking naps in warmer climates

1. c細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第一段第五、六句可知答案。

2. C推理判斷題。第一段里說一個人起床8個小時后就需要休息,6:30加上8小時應(yīng)該是下午2:30.

3. B主旨大意題。全文主要介紹為什么人們在午后容易瞌睡,建議大家適當(dāng)?shù)匦菹⒁幌,這有益于身體健康。

題目來源:2015年全品作業(yè)本高中英語必修1外研版 > 單元檢測(四)

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