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How screens actually affect your sleep

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B1

Niveau CECRL

1,128

Total Words

463

Unique Words

5/10

Difficulté

Vocabulary Diversity 41%

Sous-titres (160 segments)

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If you've heard anything about sleep science,

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it's probably that you're not supposed

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to use any screens before bed.

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And if you're anything like me, you've

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probably ignored that advice. Because,

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Come on.

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Even sleep experts can't resist.

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Do you use your phone before bed?

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Yes, just to catch up on my calendar and email,

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it's always less than 30 minutes for me.

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That's Rohan Nagare, a sleep researcher

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who's coauthored several papers on the topic.

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As a chronic screen's before bed guy myself,

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I went into our conversation

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wanting to know if there is any way

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that we could keep using our phones at night

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Key Vocabulary (14)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

night A1 noun

Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise when the sky is dark. It is the time when most people rest, sleep, and the moon is often visible.

body A1 noun

The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.

source C1 noun

A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained. In an academic context, it refers to a book, article, or person that provides information or evidence used in research or reporting.

shift B2 noun

A shift refers to a significant change in position, direction, or tendency, such as a change in policy or opinion. It also denotes a scheduled period of time during which a person works, common in industries like healthcare or manufacturing.

brilliant C1 verb

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bed A1 noun

A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

"The bed is important."

phone A1 noun

A device used to talk to people who are far away or to send messages and use the internet. In a business context, it is a tool for professional communication with colleagues and clients.

"The phone is important."

sleep A1 verb

To rest your body and mind by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious for a period of time. This natural state allows the body to recover and maintain health.

"I sleep every day."

screen A1 noun

A screen is the flat surface on an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images and information are displayed. It is the part of the hardware that the user looks at to interact with the device.

"The screen is important."

light A1 adjective

Describes a space that has a lot of natural brightness or many windows. It also refers to colors that are pale or close to white rather than dark.

"This is very light."

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