Getting to Bed
Get to bed!
There are few things as important as a good night’s sleep. Getting to bed at an early hour is a
beautiful gift that you can give yourself every night. The next day you'll wake up early,
well-rested, and be eager to take on the day.
Benjamin Franklin once said: “Early
to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy,
wealthy, and wise.” It’s hard to
argue with one of the most successful men the world has ever seen. And it just so happens
that he’s right. A small change in your
sleeping habits can result in huge changes to your productivity.
Adults should get at least eight hours of sleep
each night, and school-aged children actually need a couple more than
that. If you don’t reach this mark,
you’ll spend the day sluggish and grumpy.
Your work will be poor and your grades will suffer. You will be just a step too late to kick the
winning goal, or play the right note, or answer the question correctly.
So turn off the TV and get to bed early
tonight. It’s easy to do, and you’ll be
amazed by the results.
Reading
Comprehension Questions
1) What was the author’s purpose in writing this
passage?
a.
to promote the benefits of going to bed early
b.
to teach you how to avoid problems and obstacles
c.
to explain why Benjamin Franklin was successful
d.
to clarify why people are grumpy
2) The above passage can best be described as which of the
following?
a.
a spiteful opinion
b.
practical advice
c.
an entertaining joke
d.
a bold prediction
3) According to the above passage, which of the following would
most likely happen if you do not get to bed early?
a.
you’ll be sluggish the next day
b.
you’ll be unable to fall asleep
c.
you’ll have more energy
d.
you’ll be following the advice of Benjamin Franklin
4) At the end of the 2nd paragraph in the above
passage, the meaning of the word “productivity” is the ability to do which of
these?
a.
"get things done"
b.
"have a good night's sleep"
c.
"improve your health"
d.
"go to work on time"
5) The author of the passage probably hopes readers will do
which of the following?
a.
enjoy the nightlife
b.
adjust their bedtime
c.
work harder in school
d.
sleep during the day
Answer Key
1)
What was the
author’s purpose in writing this passage?
a.
to promote the
benefits of going to bed early
b.
to teach you how to avoid problems and
obstacles
c.
to explain why Benjamin Franklin was
successful
d.
to clarify why people are grumpy
2)
The above
passage can best be described as which of the following?
a.
a spiteful opinion
b.
practical advice
c.
an entertaining joke
d.
a bold prediction
3)
According to
the above passage, which of the following would most likely happen if you do
not get to bed early?
a.
you’ll be
sluggish the next day
b.
you’ll be unable to fall asleep
c.
you’ll have more energy
d.
you’ll be following the advice of Benjamin
Franklin
4)
At the end of
the 2nd paragraph in the above passage, the meaning of the word
“productivity” is the ability to do which of these?
a.
"get things
done"
b.
"have a good night's sleep"
c.
"improve your health"
d.
"go to work on time":
5)
The author of
the passage probably hopes readers will do which of the following?
a.
enjoy the nightlife
b.
adjust their
bedtime
c.
work harder in school
d.
sleep during the day