Lại là Ad quay trở lại với chủ đề Sleep của Part 1 đây. Đây là chủ đề khá dễ và khá quen thuộc phải không nào. Ấy vậy mà nhiều bạn vẫn đang mất ăn mất ngủ với nó . Cùng xua tan cơn stress và mất ngủ cùng Sample mẫu của BEC ngay thôi
How many hours do you sleep a day?
At least 6-8 hours per day because sufficient sleep would definitely plays a crucial role in maintaining our healthy lifestyle. You know, I can feel a huge difference when I sleep less. My body would response negatively and my mind would be fatigue. Additionally, (or: Also,) I could not fully focus on necessary tasks, especially those that demand high level of concentration.
How long did you sleep when you were young?
I would say it is the same amount of time as I briefly mentioned before. Honestly, I always could sleep like a log at any time any place. Having said that, I suppose I could sleep more easily back then, primarily because I did not have to worry about anything such as finances, education or love life as I do now.
Do you usually read before going to sleep? Why?
To be honest with you, I do. (Or: To tell you the truth, I do). It’s just a new habit since I have started learning IELTS a couple of years ago. It’s kind of a revelation because I have gained tremendous benefits from reading. As well as this, bedtime stories really enhance my quality of sleep because they enable me to nurture a sense of mindfulness unconsciously and foster my imagination unbelievably.
Is an afternoon nap necessary for you?
Absolutely yes! Based on scientific study, a quick nap would boost your overall level of productivity and efficiency. Without a nap, I would yawn all afternoon and find myself easily distracted from studying. Having said that, taking a nap is not really common in the UK. However, I believe it would benefit everybody enormously in the same way that it does for me.
Vocabulary highlights:
- Fatigue noun /fəˈtiːɡ/ = extreme tiredness: cực kì mệt mỏi
Example: She was suffering from fatigue.(Cô đau khổ vì mệt mỏi.)
- Concentration noun /ˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ = the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else: sự tập trung
Example: The noise outside made concentration difficult. (Tiếng ồn bên ngoài làm khó tập trung)
- Sleep like a log= to sleep very well: ngủ như chết (ý ngủ rất ngon)
Example: I went to bed early and slept like a log.
- To tell (you) the truth= to be honest: thực sự mà nói với bạn thì…
Example: To tell (you) the truth, I didn't understand a word of what he was saying. (Nói thật với bạn, tôi không hiểu lời anh ta nói.)
- Revelation noun /ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ = the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known:
Example: His wife divorced him after the revelation that he was having an affair. (Vợ anh ly dị anh sau khi tiết lộ rằng anh đang ngoại tình.)
- Mindfulness noun /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/ = the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, thought to create a feeling of calm: chánh niệm
Example: Mindfulness can be used to alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression.(Chánh niệm có thể được sử dụng để làm giảm bớt cảm giác lo lắng và trầm cảm.)
- Unconscious adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/ = An unconscious thought or feeling is one that you do not know you have: vô thức
Example: my unconscious desire to impress him (mong muốn vô thức của tôi để gây ấn tượng với anh ấy)
- Nap noun/næp/ = a short sleep, especially during the day: chợp mắt 1 chút (thường vào buổi trưa)
Example: Grandpa usually has/takes a nap after lunch.(Ông thường có / ngủ trưa sau bữa trưa.)
- Yawn verb /jɔːn/ = to open the mouth wide and take a lot of air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired or bored: ngáp
Example: I can't stop yawning - I must be tired.(Tôi không thể ngừng ngáp - tôi mệt thực sự).
- Having said that = despite what has just been said:
Example: He forgets most things, but having said that, he always remembers my birthday. (Anh ấy quên hầu hết mọi thứ, mặc dù vậy, anh ấy luôn nhớ ngày sinh nhật của tôi.)
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