Do you sleep well every night? Many people do not get enough sleep because they are too busy. Sleep helps our bodies rest and gives us energy for the next day. When we sleep well, we feel happy and work better. Some people need eight hours of sleep, but others need more. Children should sleep early to stay healthy. Drinking coffee late at night can make it hard to sleep. A good bedtime routine helps us relax. I try to go to bed at the same time every night, but sometimes I stay up late watching TV. What time do you usually go to bed?
Vocabulary List
Sleep [sliːp] (noun) – The natural state of resting.
Example: “Good sleep keeps us healthy.”
Energy [ˈɛnərʤi] (noun) – Strength to do things.
Example: “Sleep gives us energy for the day.”
Routine [ruːˈtiːn] (noun) – A regular way of doing things.
Example: “A bedtime routine helps children sleep well.”
Relax [rɪˈlæks] (verb) – To rest and feel calm.
Example: “Reading a book helps me relax before bed.”
Grammar Tips: We use should to give advice or suggest something.
Positive: Subject + should + base verb
Example: “You should sleep early to stay healthy.”
Negative: Subject + should not (shouldn’t) + base verb
Example: You should not use your phone before bed.
Question: Should + subject + base verb?
“Should I sleep for eight hours?”
PRACTICE
Part 1: Fill in the Blanks (Vocabulary Practice)
Complete the sentences using the correct word from the vocabulary list: sleep, energy, routine, relax.
Drinking warm milk before bed helps me ______.
A good bedtime ______ makes it easier to fall asleep.
I feel tired because I did not get enough ______ last night.
Sleeping well gives us more ______ to work and play.
Part 2: Choose the Correct Answer (Grammar – ‘Should’ for Advice)
Choose the best answer for each question.
1.Which sentence is correct?
a) You should to sleep early.
b) You should sleep early.
c) You should sleeping early.
2. Which is the correct negative sentence?
a) You should not eat heavy food before bed.
b) You should no eat heavy food before bed.
c) You no should eat heavy food before bed.
3. Which is the correct question form?
a) Should I sleep more?
b) Do should I sleep more?
c) Should sleeping I more?
Part 3: Writing Practice
Write a sentence giving advice about sleep using “should”.
Example: “You should sleep early to feel fresh in the morning.”
Now, write your own sentence:
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Part 4: Matching ( Vocabulary Practice)
Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Sleep | a) A regular way of doing things |
| 2. Energy | b) The natural state of resting |
| 3. Routine | c) To rest and feel calm |
| 4. Relax | d) Strength to do things |