Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Have you ever felt sleepy while working or studying?
- Do you think people in your country take naps often?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- alertness /uh-LURT-nuhs/
- productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/
- function /FUHNGK-shuhn/
- natural /NACH-er-uhl/
- consider /kuhn-SID-er/
[noun] – the state of being watchful and quick to notice things
Drinking coffee in the morning improves my alertness at work.
[noun] – the rate at which a person or company produces goods or services
Good sleep increases productivity, so people work faster.
[noun] –the ability to work or operate effectively
Too much stress affects brain function.
[adjective] – happening on its own, not artificial or forced
The body’s natural healing process takes time.
[verb] – to think carefully about something before making a decision
She will consider buying a new phone next week.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Workplace napping has gained attention in industries requiring long hours and high focus. A study in Sleep found that short naps improve efficiency, especially in countries like Spain, Italy, China, and Japan, where brief rest is common. The CDC has stated that lack of rest lowers alertness and productivity. Some companies, including Ben & Jerry’s and Thrive Global, have introduced nap rooms. Certain technology firms also provide sleep pods to reduce fatigue.
Research shows that 15- to 30-minute naps boost cognitive function without causing sleep inertia, a state of temporary grogginess. Sleep experts, including James Rowley, believe that screen exposure before bedtime increases sleep deprivation, making short naps beneficial. A study from the National University of Singapore found that afternoon naps align with the body’s natural rhythm, improving alertness. While some businesses support nap policies, others worry about reduced work momentum. As research progresses, more organizations may consider structured nap policies.
Research shows that 15- to 30-minute naps boost cognitive function without causing sleep inertia, a state of temporary grogginess. Sleep experts, including James Rowley, believe that screen exposure before bedtime increases sleep deprivation, making short naps beneficial. A study from the National University of Singapore found that afternoon naps align with the body’s natural rhythm, improving alertness. While some businesses support nap policies, others worry about reduced work momentum. As research progresses, more organizations may consider structured nap policies.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Short naps help workers become more efficient.
- Spain, Italy, China, and Japan do not allow naps at work.
- The CDC states that resting too much lowers alertness and productivity.
- Ben & Jerry’s and Thrive Global have nap rooms for employees.
- Naps of more than one hour are recommended for workers.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table, then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| alertness | productivity | function | natural | consider |
- A baby’s ______ instinct is to cry when hungry.
- His ______ helped him see the car coming fast.
- Exercise improves heart ______.
- High ______ helps companies earn more money every day.
- Before moving, they ______ the weather in that city.