Paul Kelley – a sleep expert from the University of Oxford – says that most people are getting up too early. He believes work and school should start a few hours later. Many companies are starting to realise more sleep can mean a more productive workforce and are changing work schedules. While in South Korea, office workers are heading to relaxation parlours at lunchtime to take power naps in hammocks or massage chairs. This is much healthier than catching forty winks while sitting on the toilet or dropping off at their desks.

So, if like me you find yourself hitting your snooze button every morning – don't feel bad. It’s just our body clocks!

词汇表 slumber 睡眠

snooze button （催醒闹钟的）延时按钮

shut-eye 睡眠

get a second wind 恢复的精力或力量

early night 早睡

insomnia 失眠

melatonin 褪黑素

wide awake 完全清醒

the early hours 凌晨

body clock 生物钟

night owl 夜猫子

early bird 早起者

sleep patterns 睡眠规律

jetlag 时差反应

power nap 打盹，小睡

hammock 吊床

catch forty winks （白天的）打盹、小睡

drop off 睡着了

测验与练习 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. Is the writer an early bird or a night owl? How do you know?

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