Section I Use of English

Directions:

Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is essential for a person's health and wellbeing, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep. For example, surveys conducted by the NSF (1999-2004) reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more.

Most of us know that getting a good night's sleep is important, but too few of us actually make those eight or so hours between the sheets a priority. For many of us with sleep debt, we've forgotten what "being really, truly rested" feels like.

To further complicate matters, stimulants like coffee and energy drinks, alarm clocks, and external lights—including those from electronic devices—interact with our natural sleep cycle by suppressing the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness. Sleep needs vary across ages and are especially impacted by lifestyle and health. To determine how much sleep you need, it's important to assess not only where you fall on the "sleep needs spectrum," but also to examine what lifestyle factors are affecting the quality and quantity of your sleep such as work schedules and stress.

To get the sleep you need, you must look at more than just how many hours you sleep: you must also consider the quality of your sleep. National surveys have shown that many people are not getting high-quality sleep. To ensure quality sleep, the NSF recommends that you:

1. Stick to a sleep schedule, even on weekends.

2. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual.

3. Exercise daily.

4. Evaluate your bedroom to ensure ideal temperature, sound and light.

5. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.

6. Beware of hidden sleep stealers, like alcohol and caffeine.

7. Turn off electronics before bed.

8. Have a comfortable pre-sleep routine.

As we learn more about the importance of sleep and the role it plays in our lives, we should take steps to improve the quality and quantity of our sleep.

1. [A] different [B] various [C] several [D] numerous

2. [A] report [B] present [C] show [D] demonstrate

3. [A] a few [B] a couple [C] several [D] a number

4. [A] way [B] method [C] manner [D] mode

5. [A] In [B] On [C] At [D] To

6. [A] that [B] which [C] what [D] where

7. [A] like [B] as [C] such [D] including

8. [A] control [B] management [C] regulation [D] direction

9. [A] which [B] what [C] where [D] when

10. [A] as [B] so [C] if [D] whether

11. [A] quantity [B] quality [C] level [D] degree

12. [A] requires [B] requests [C] recommends [D] suggests

13. [A] Stick [B] Stick to [C] Stick with [D] Stick on

14. [A] comfortable [B] comforting [C] comfortablely [D] comfort

15. [A] Take [B] Make [C] Have [D] Do

答案解析：

1. [D] numerous：根据上下文，此处表示“许多人”，符合语境。

2. [C] show：根据上下文，此处表示“揭示、表明”，符合语境。

3. [C] several：表示“一些、几个”，符合语境。

4. [A] way：表示“方式、方法”，符合语境。

5. [D] To：表示“在……之间”，符合语境。

6. [C] what：表示“什么”，引导宾语从句。

7. [D] including：表示“包括”，符合语境。

8. [C] regulation：表示“调节、管理”，符合语境。

9. [B] what：表示“什么”，引导宾语从句。

10. [C] if：表示“是否”，符合语境。

11. [B] quality：表示“质量”，符合语境。

12. [C] recommends：表示“建议、推荐”，符合语境。

13. [B] Stick to：表示“坚持”，符合语境。

14. [A] comfortable：表示“舒适的”，符合语境。

15. [B] Make：表示“使、让”，符合语境。