https://psychcentral.

com/quizzes/sleep-quiz/

What’s Your Sleep Like? Sleep Quiz

By Psych Central Staf
~ 3 min to take

Instructions: Please answer the questions below about your sleep

habits over the past 4 weeks. This quiz takes most people about 5
minutes to complete. Take your time and answer truthfully for the
most accurate results.

I am a year old Female / Male / Other

1. Do you have trouble falling asleep?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

2. Do you have trouble staying awake during the day?

Not at all

Just a little
 Somewhat

A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

3. Do you get enough sleep to feel rested when you first wake in the
morning?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

4. Do you get the amount of sleep you needed?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat
 A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

5. Do you snore when you sleep?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

6. Do you feel drowsy or sleepy during the day?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

 Most of the time

All the time

7. Do you take naps that are 5 minutes or longer during the day?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

8. Do you feel that your sleep was not quiet (e.g. feeling tense,
moving restlessly, can’t get comfortable)?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

 Most of the time

All the time

9. Do you awaken short of breath or with a headache in the morning?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

Most of the time

All the time

10. Do you awaken in the middle of the night and have trouble falling
asleep again?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

A good bit of the time

 Most of the time

All the time

11. How long did it usually take you to fall asleep during the past 4
weeks?

0-15 minutes

16-30 minutes

31-45 minutes

46-60 minutes

More than 60 minutes

12. On average, how many hours did you sleep each night during the
past 4 weeks?

0-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

9-10 hours

11-24 hours
 https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/top-10-benefits-good-
nights-sleep/

good night’s sleep is vital to our physical health and

emotional well-being. That’s why the benefits of good sleep
should never be underestimated and why getting a
proper rest on a regular basis isn’t just a good idea, it’s an
essential one. And to prove it, we’ve put together the top 10
reasons why a better sleep means a better you.

1. Sleep helps reduce stress

If your body doesn’t get enough sleep, it can react by producing an
elevated level of stress hormones, which are a natural result of today’s
faster paced lifestyles. Deep and regular sleep can help prevent this.
2. Sleep can improve your memory
Ever noticed that when you’re really tired it’s harder to remember things?
Basically this is your brain telling you that it’s not getting enough sleep.
When you sleep well, your body may be resting but your brain is busy
organising and storing memories. So getting more quality sleep will help
you remember and process things better.

3. Sleep can lower your blood pressure

Higher blood pressure increases your chances of heart attacks and
strokes, but getting plenty of restful sleep encourages a constant state of
relaxation that can help reduce blood pressure and generally keep it
under control.

4. Sleep helps your body to fight back

While you’re sleeping your body is producing extra protein molecules that
can strengthen your ability to fight infection. So if you’re feeling a bit run
down and you don’t want it to turn into a full-blown cold, go to bed early
and get lots of rest.

5. Sleep can help you maintain your

weight
Unfortunately, sleep won’t directly make you lose weight, but it can help
you keep it under control by regulating the hormones that affect your
appetite and reducing your cravings for high calorie foods.
6. Sleep puts you in a better mood
Lack of sleep can make us more agitated, so we’re more likely to snap at
the boss or be grumpy with a loved one, neither of which is a good thing.

The better you sleep the better your ability to stay, calm, controlled and
reasonable.

7. Sleep could reduce your chances of

diabetes
Some research studies have shown that not getting enough sleep may
lead to type 2 diabetes by affecting how your body processes glucose. It’s
not conclusive by any means, but it’s yet another indication of how
important the benefits of sleep can be.
8. Sleep helps keep your heart healthy
A regular sleep pattern can help to lower the levels of stress and
inflammation to your cardiovascular system, which in turn can reduce
your chances of a stroke or heart condition.

9. Sleep can be a painkiller

If you’re suffering pain from a recent injury like a sprained ankle, getting
plenty of sleep can actually make you hurt less. Many studies have
shown a link between sleep loss and a lower pain threshold. Basically the
more sleep you get the less pain you might be in.

10. Sleep can make you smarter

Along with a great night’s sleep, grabbing a quick nap in the daytime can
contribute towards making your brain more effective and productive. You
won’t necessarily be answering all the questions on University Challenge,
but you may well feel sharper, more attentive and focused throughout the
day.
If you’ve ever thought that sleep doesn’t really matter all that much,
think again, because it actually matters a great deal. What are your
tips for a great sleep? Let us know in the comments!
 Summary: Benefits of good sleep
Level: Preintermediate

Time: 1 hour (30 minutes on the net)

Language: Revision of conditionals

Sites: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/sleep-quiz/

https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/top-10-benefits-good-
nights-sleep/

Notes: It may be hard for students to understand the explanation of their score to the sleeping
quiz, it would be good to have a glossary at hand or present the vocabulary before they actually
take the quiz. The teacher must be aware of such vocabulary students may not understand.

Preparation
The students start with a lead in activity and get a worksheet with completion sentences
about mysteries (“It’s a mystery”). Students have to mingle around the classroom to find
someone who has the answer. Then students are asked if they could find the information on
the internet and where they should look.
This lead in links the activity to the online section
Online
Students are introduced to the “Ask an Expert” site and are given time to look around for the
people who might be able to help them. Students should be allowed time for exploration as both
recommended sites have interesting information. Students should make notes when they find
answers to the questions.
Offline
In groups, students exchange unusual information they found.
Follow ups /Variations
The lesson recommends a class project on the town or city for “little known facts about…”
Another recommended activity is to monitor students as they work and make a note of the best, the
most interesting or most unusual questions to which students have been able to find an answer. It
also suggests, if there is extra time, to make a “find someone who…” activity for later in the class or
in a following lesson.
All of the activities are well linked and interesting to apply in class.
The anticipated problems for this lesson are that the recommended site features many problems
dealing with sensitive areas. So, the teacher has to read them thoroughly in advance before using
them in class, selecting the ones that are not too sensitive.