Question

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 in their bodies. At that time---about eight hours after you wake up, your body temperature goes down. This is what makes slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern(模式). 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(小睡) 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 _____________ 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 traditional, people often suffer less from heart disease.

Many working people, unluckily, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers(雇主们) do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making use 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 afterward. This can also happen if you sleep too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap--- even ten minutes sleep can be helpful.

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

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2. 在文中第二段空白处填写一个单词，使得句意完整、上下文通顺。

Researchers are now saying that _____________ are good for everyone in any climate.

3. 请把划线部分句子翻译成汉语。

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

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5. Please give a title for the passage.

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Answer 1

1.Because their body temperatures go down at that time (and that makes them （slow down and） feel sleepy).

2.naps

3.不幸的是很多劳动者(工作的人们)没有时间小睡。

4.14:30.

5.Naps are good for health./Naps are helpful to health. /Naps/All need a nap.

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要讲述了人们累了或者是在夏天的午后都会休息或睡觉，休息好对于人们的身体是有好处的。

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4.，最好的小睡时间是14:30.。故填14:30.

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考点：健康保健类短文阅读。