热点115 保证充足睡眠的重要性-备战2022年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练(全国通用)

备战2022年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练 热点115 保证充足睡眠的重要性 一、阅读理解 1 ①At 9:30, Jack complained, “I hate going to bed. I want to stay up and watch a show!” At 6:00 in the morning, his alarm clock went off. His mother heard his words, “The only thing I hate more than going to bed is getting up in the morning!” ②What does Jack have in common with thousands of kids? He is not getting enough sleep. Have you ever stayed up later than you should? If you have, you know that not getting enough sleep can leave you feeling tired and depressed. You may become angry easily and even hard to think clearly. And you can’t stay focused when you are overtired. ③Need some motivation (动机) to go to bed on time? Here are some important benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. ④Do you like to play sports? It has been shown that football players, swimmers and tennis players all perform better after a good night’s sleep. Muscle growth and repair happen mainly as we sleep. ⑤Do you want to improve your grades? Healthy sleep habits improve your memory and your ability to focus on tasks, making schoolwork seem easier. Researchers have found that new learning moves from short-term memory into long-term memory as we sleep. So, it’s no surprise that students who get enough sleep get better grades. ⑥Do you want to be good at the arts? Before you get your paintbrushes out, get a good night’s rest. People are much more creative when they are well rested. ⑦So, what can you do to develop or keep healthy sleep habits? Try to go to bed at about the same time each night. Plan a quiet, relaxing activity right before you go to bed. ⑧Science and experience have shown that getting a good night’s sleep is key to success in whatever you do. Get a good night’s sleep. You’re worth it! 1. Why does the writer use Jack’s story at the beginning? A. To show Jack isn’t a good boy. B. To make the readers become interested. C. To express the importance of getting up early. D. To explain why Jack is unhealthy. 2. The underlined wo