138 Unit 10 | This is home Read the article about the ideal bedroom. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–8). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 6 Relax in the ideal bedroom Did you know you spend one third of your life sleeping? Your bedroom should be a restful place, so here are a few tips for (0) it more relaxing. Firstly, you should have (1) electronic devices in your bedroom. This means you shouldn’t have a TV or (2) a computer in your bedroom. You also shouldn’t (3) with a mobile phone or tablet in your room. The light from these devices can keep your brain active and (4) you from sleeping. Obviously, this will make you tired the next day, and you won’t be able to (5) properly. Secondly, you should tidy up, especially if you work in your room. If your bedroom is (6) like an office, it can keep your mind busy, and you could become anxious about work. Thirdly, make sure your room is a (7) temperature, neither too hot, nor too cold: between 16 and 18°C is best. Lastly, you should paint your room in restful colours. Blue and green can help you sleep well, but purple and grey can (8) affect your sleep. With a good night’s sleep, you’ll be fit to face the world! 0 A making B make C doing D do 1 A none B any C no D neither 2 A really B not C more D even 3 A sleep B watch C show D see 4 A save B help C stay D stop 5 A working B work C sleep D thinking 6 A probably B less C more D even 7 A different B real C low D comfortable 8 A mainly B bad C negatively D negative Discuss the article with a partner. 1 What do you think about the recommendations given? 2 What could you change about your room to make it a more relaxing place? SPEAKING 7 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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