1. Missing words
a. Could a short sleep during the day protect your brain?
b. Our brains get smaller as we get older.
c. But this doesn’t happen as fast in people who take regular short sleeps during the day.
d. Researchers suggest that these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer’s in later life.
e. These are short sleeps, usually during the working day, in order to be able to do your job better.
f. You might have heard of a cat nap which is kind of similar, but it’s not associated with work.
g. And we have other words to talk about sleep like snooze or to nod off and many others.
h. If you describe someone as sharp it means they are alert and they can think quickly.
2. Check your comprehension
1. Which of the following words is NOT similar to ‘a power nap’?
a. A cat nap
b. Nodding
c. Snooze
2. Why might someone be feeling ‘sharp’?
a. They are sleepy and need to rest.
b. They are well rested and feel alert.
c. They recurrently having a cat nap.
3. What is said about the benefits of shorter naps?
a. They are associated with obesity.
b. They can hinder good health.
c. They can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.