CAN YOU CHANGE THE SLEEP SCHEDULE?

Exercise 1: Fill in the blank

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORDS in each blank to complete the
paragraph below.
In their natural habitats, early birds and night owls exhibit distinct behaviors.
The early bird rises with the sun, full of energy, but becomes exhausted by
sunset. In contrast, the night owl starts the day (1) __________ and gains
energy, hitting their stride later, and stays up past sunset. These behaviors are
influenced by our (2) __________ system, which is regulated by nerve cell
clusters in the (3) __________ hypothalamus. These cells respond to (4)
__________ exposure to track the day-night cycle and manage the body’s
circadian rhythm. This rhythm helps regulate the flow of (5) __________,
coordinating organ function and the transition between wakefulness and sleep.
Exercise 2: Now listen to the recording and choose the correct letter, A, B,
C or D.
6. How does your circadian system influence your bedtime?
A. By regulating sleep at a consistent time.
B. By predicting when you're likely to need rest.
C. By remaining unchangeable after a certain age.
D. By determining your tolerance to caffeine.
7. If your body floods with cortisol just before waking up, you would likely be
classified as ___.
A. An early bird
B. A night owl
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
8. What is the significance of maintaining a consistent sleep
schedule
A. It allows flexibility in waking up and going to sleep times.
B. It ensures alignment with the body's preferred sleep schedule.
C. It reduces the risk of metabolic disorders.
 D. It fosters healthy sleeping habits.
9. What is emphasized as crucial for synchronizing circadian rhythm?
A. Consistent sleep and wake times
B. Avoiding sleep deprivation
C. Contrast between bright daylight and dimmer nighttime light
D. Maintaining unpredictable sleeping habits