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               If you’ve been feeling stressed or even mentally unstable over the past few months, the lack of sleep can be partly responsible. According to a new research paper, sleep deprivation dampens our enthusiasm about positive events, and makes it harder to feel hopeful when we’re under stress. 

                In this 2020 study, researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 adults in the United States. For eight days, participants received a phone call each evening in which they were asked to report how much they had slept the night before, whether they had experienced any stressful or positive events, and their overall levels of positive and negative emotions.

                When participants got more sleep, they had higher levels of positive emotions and lower levels of negative emotions the next day. Moreover, sleep impacted how the events of the day affected them. On days when participants had a stressful event, they felt more positive if they had got a good night’s sleep beforehand. And, on days when good things happened, participants experienced an even greater boost in positive emotions if they were well-rested the night before. These benefits were even more pronounced for people who had a greater number of chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

                According to Nancy Sin, assistant professor at the University of British Columbia and lead author of the paper, aside from its well-known negative effects on mental health, sleep deprivation can impact our relationships with others in our social circle. First, the irritability that results from it can harm relationships directly, which might be a reason to delay serious conversations until a day when you’re more well-rested. Furthermore, because positive emotions play a crucial role in building strong relationships, not experiencing as many positive emotions when you lack sleep could make it harder to cultivate a sense of closeness with others.

                The good news is that simple changes can help us improve and enjoy the emotional benefits of sleep. Things like keeping a regular sleep schedule, exercising, and limiting unnecessary light and noise in your bedroom can all lead to better sleep. One major advice Sin offers is to limit screen time before bed – research suggests that electronics can emit blue light that interferes with sleep – and consider switching to a more relaxing activity like reading or listening to calming music. For those who live with family or roommates, Sin emphasizes that the behaviours of those we live with can disrupt our sleep. Therefore, consider, for example, making a pact with household members to limit screen time, and holding each other accountable.

(Adapted from inc.com)

Question 39: Which best serves as the title for this passage?

                A. Tips To Stop Lack Of Sleep From Ruining Your Mental Health

                B. Your Sleep Tonight Can Change How Good You Feel Tomorrow

                C. A Good Night’s Sleep: The Key To Building Great Relationships

                D. New Study Links Good Sleep With Long-Term Health Benefits

Question 40: According to paragraphs 2 and 3, which of the following is TRUE about the study?

                A. Researchers studied 2,000 adults in the United States for more than a week via phone calls.

                B. Throughout the day, participants had to report on their mental state and amount of sleep.

                C. Participants experienced better mood in a day when they had slept more the night before.

                D. When well-rested, people got the same boost in good feelings no matter what event happens.

Question 41: The word “pronounced” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.

                A. distinctive        B. remarkable        C. abnormal        D. unthinkable

Question 42: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.

                A. lead author        B. mental health        C. sleep deprivation        D. social circle

Question 43: The word “cultivate” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___________.

                A. affirm        B. harvest        C. receive        D. nurture

Question 44: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?

                A. Being sleep-deprived can damage our relationships both directly and indirectly.

                B. When you have not been sleeping well, it might be a bad idea to have serious talks.

                C. Electronics should be used for relaxing activities such as reading when bedtime comes.

                D. Household members can agree on and implement measures that help enhance sleep quality.

Question 45: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?

                A. People who do not sleep enough are generally not as good at socialising as others.

                B. Developing a strong relationship requires positive emotions more than anything else.

                C. In order to improve sleep, it is absolutely essential that you apply a variety of changes.

                D. Trying to raise the quantity and quality of sleep is, in some cases, not an individual effort.

 

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