新思维职业英语综合教程 3 New Thinking Vocational EnglishUnit One.ppt

Intensive Reading Note: If you answer “yes” to any of the above questions, you may have insomnia or another type of sleep problem and need to consult a doctor. Discuss the following questions with your partners. 1. In your opinion, what may cause sleep problems? 2. How to improve sleep quality and solve the problem of insomnia? Warm-up Exercises Intensive Reading Power Nap 1 A power nap is a short sleep which terminates before the occurrence of deep sleep or slow-wave sleep, intending to quickly revitalize the subject. It is used to supplement normal sleep, especially when a sleeper has accumulated a sleep deficit. 2 Research on power napping is constantly showing positive effects. The results suggest that napping can make you more alert, reduce stress and improve cognitive functioning compared to working all day without rest. A mid-afternoon sleep or power nap means that productivity can last long into the night. Researchers at NASA showed that a 30-minute power nap increased cognitive functioning by 40%. The volunteers on the tests found that their memory improved and their concentration increased. Those who didn’t nap would score lower on IQ tests than those that did after a day of work. Structure Vocabulary Notes Intensive Reading Power Nap 3 If you feel a slump in the afternoon and from then on don’t perform at your best, I recommend taking a short power nap to get yourself feeling alert and ready for work. You will feel rested and you’ll notice your mood and alertness improve. Many experts advise to keep the nap between 15 and 30 minutes, as sleeping longer gets you into deeper stages of sleep, from which it’s more difficult to awaken. 4 Finding 15~30 minutes in a day can sometimes seem difficult, but doing so could mean a great deal to your productivity. Even if you only have 5 minutes to spare, just close your eyes; even a brief rest has the benefit of reducing stress and helping you relax a little, which can give yo