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Helpful Words and Phrases

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  1. restful
    • ex. She always drinks tea at night to have a restful sleep.
  2. prioritize
    • ex. It's important to prioritize your homework before playing games.
  3. stow away (something)
    • ex. Please stow away your toys in the box after playing.
  4. a divider
    • ex. They use dividers to create different areas in the small office space.
  5. well-ventilated
    • ex. His room is well-ventilated because of the large windows on both sides.

Article

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Living in a small apartment is nice. However, it can be difficult to create a restful sleeping area in a small apartment, especially in a one-room apartment. To make a restful sleeping area, experts have some tips. First, prioritize buying a good bed. Buy a high-quality bed or sleep sofa. For example, there are some beds that you can stow away during the day. These beds are good for saving space, and it’s easy to take them out when you need to sleep.

To make a separate sleeping area in a one-room apartment, use a room divider. Keep one area for sleeping only. “Avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed,” says Jeff Kahn, co-founder of Rise Science, a sleep research company. This will help the brain connect the bed with sleep rather than stress.

Ensure your apartment is well-ventilated, especially if you cook in the same space where you sleep. Having fresh air and a relaxing smell also creates a restful atmosphere. Lastly, keep your sleeping area clean. Stow away electronics at night. These simple changes can help you create a restful sleep environment.

This material was based on an article by The Associated Press.

Discussion

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Small Apartment

  • Do you like living in a small apartment? Why or why not? Discuss.
  • What do you think are the items or things a small apartment should have? Discuss.
  • In your opinion, how important are room dividers in a one-room apartment? Discuss.

A Restful Sleep

  • Do you think a clean room helps you sleep better? Why or why not? Discuss.
  • Experts suggest prioritizing buying a good bed. In your opinion, how important is a good bed to have a restful sleep? Discuss.
  • Jeff Kahn’s tip is to avoid doing work from your bed. What do you think about this advice? Discuss.