English SPM Trial Paper 2019 (Penang) Section B

March 15 marked World Sleep Day 2019, which celebrates sleep and raises awareness on how important it is for good health.

BE STRICT ABOUT BEDTIME

The researchers found that children of parents who were strict with bedtime were 59 per cent more likely to meet Canadian sleep guidelines on a weekday, compared to children of parents who just encouraged a set bedtime.

(YOUR ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 3 WORDS)

TIPS FOR SLEEPING BETTER:

fixing a strict 1 _________________________________ for children

CUT DOWN ON SCREEN TIME

European research published earlier this year found that children who use screens in the dark before bedtime are less likely to get enough sleep, and also get lower quality sleep, than those who use screens in a well-lit room. A study also found that too much screen time was associated with a shorter night’s sleep and taking longer daytime naps, in particular in children caught sneakily using screens when they should be sleeping.

(YOUR ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 3 WORDS)

screen time should be 2 _____________________

CUT DOWN ON SCREEN TIME

European research published earlier this year found that children who use screens in the dark before bedtime are less likely to get enough sleep, and also get lower quality sleep, than those who use screens in a well-lit room. A study also found that too much screen time was associated with a shorter night’s sleep and taking longer daytime naps, in particular in children caught sneakily using screens when they should be sleeping.

(YOUR ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 3 WORDS)

too much of screen time will result in a 3______________________________________

ENCOURAGE TEENS TO EAT A HEALTHY DIET

A large-scale study published last year which looked at 177, 091 Greek children age 8 to 17 found that not only did around 40 per cent of the children fail to get enough sleep, but that across both males and females and all age ranges, unhealthy dietary habits, including skipping breakfast, eating fast-food, and consuming sweets regularly, as well as being overweight or obese and having too much screen time, were all associated with a lack of sleep.

(YOUR ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 3 WORDS)

strive to eat a 4 __________________ like fruits, and vegetables

ENCOURAGE TEENS TO EAT A HEALTHY DIET

A large-scale study published last year which looked at 177, 091 Greek children age 8 to 17 found that not only did around 40 per cent of the children fail to get enough sleep, but that across both males and females and all age ranges, unhealthy dietary habits, including skipping breakfast, eating fast-food, and consuming sweets regularly, as well as being overweight or obese and having too much screen time, were all associated with a lack of sleep.

(YOUR ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 3 WORDS)

Being 5 ___________________________ is associated with a lack of sleep.

Hi Amira,

How are you? I hope you are hale and hearty. The reason why I am writing this email is to tell you about the effects of sleeping disorders.

First, you can catch 6 ______________________________ if you sleep less than 5 hours per night compared to those who slept 7 hours or more.

(YOUR ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 3 WORDS)

Next, as students, we need to get enough sleep as sleep deprivation affects our ability to 7 _____________________ latest information.

Did you know that if we don’t get enough sleep, the tendency of 8 _____________________________is there where we tend to eat more calorie-rich foods than lighter ones.

Poor sleep quality has always been linked to 9 _____________________________. Last but not least, sleep disorder can affect our vision.

If you burn the midnight oil, you will experience more 10 ___________________ and you stand a chance to hallucinate.

Okay, I think I need to pen off now. Hope to hear from you as soon as possible!

From,

Rita