General English(Expert)_Good Sleep

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

conduct	行う、実行する
sunlight	日光
stay up	夜遅くまで起きている
regulate	〔～を〕規則正しくする
nap	うたた寝、昼寝

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Do you have trouble falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night?
According to a survey conducted by the OECD in 2019, the average sleeping time of Japanese is 7 hours and 22 minutes, which is more than one hour shorter than other developed countries.

For a good night’s sleep, “rhythm” is important. At night, the brain produces more melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, to help people fall asleep. Sunlight in the morning resets the body’s internal clock. However, if people stay up late, oversleep, and are not exposed to light at the correct time, their body rhythms can become disrupted. The rhythm can also be disrupted if there is a large difference between going to bed and waking up on weekdays and weekends. The following are three things you can do to regulate your body’s rhythm and get a good night’s sleep.
(1) Drink hot water in the morning to raise your body temperature and wake up.
(2) Take a 15-minute nap when you feel sleepy.
(3) Before going to bed, raise your body temperature.
All of these are easy to adopt, so let’s all try them.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	According to the passage, what is the average sleeping time of the Japanese?
Answer:
2.	What does the brain produce at night?
Answer:
3.	How can you regulate your body’s rhythm and get a good night’s sleep?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

conduct
stay up
regulate

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:	I agree…/I disagree…
Sample Question:	Do you agree that our mental health depends on getting enough sleep?
Sample Answer:	I agree that our mental health depends on getting enough sleep, as one night of poor sleep can have a major negative effect on our mood the following day. If we can’t get enough sleep for a long time, it will be one of the causes of depression, anxiety, and other illnesses.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression:	I agree…/I disagree…
Question:	Do you agree that it is a good idea to take supplements to make you sleep faster?
Answer:

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think studying all night without sleeping would result in a score on the exam?
Answer:
2.	Do you get up early on weekends?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What do you do before going to sleep? Do you think it affects your sleep quality?

PART F_3