Lecture 5 Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

Considering how essential sleep is to life, we understand surprisingly little about it. Because we are semi-conscious when we sleep, the whole process is veiled in myth and mystery. (1) ... . You see, sleeping problems are caused quite simply by modern day living. As we become increasingly out of tune with our bodies and their needs, our primary functions suffer. Insomnia is only one type of sleep disorder. (2) ... Trouble really begins when short-term problems become chronic. So whatever type of sleep disorder you are plagued by, its time to nip it in the bud. Youre not alone! (3) ... . Insomnia literally means sleeplessness and should not be confused with light or erratic sleeping throughout the night. Insomnia falls into two categories, both of which can be short-term or chronic. Some insomniacs cant get sleep at night. They turn off the light and their mind races, turning thoughts over and over, until they become so desperate to sleep and so afraid of staying awake that their despair prevents them from sleeping, leaving them mentally exhausted by the early hours of the morning. They fall into prolonged deep sleep which deprives them of necessary mental sleep. (4) ... . Malsomnia means bad sleep, which can also fall into two categories, light sleeping and broken sleeping. Malsomnia, however, is often short-term and directly related to a stressful oneoff event. 1. Four sentences have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence for each gap in the text. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. 4 points A. Almost everyone suffers from some sort of sleep disorder at some time in their lives. But for some the suffering goes on and on. You cant always spot the typical insomniacs. They dont yawn constantly, or fall asleep at their desks. Sleep disorder sufferers are a silent majority. B. Sleeping disorders have reached epidemic proportions in the Western World. Only now are sleep scientists beginning to look more closely at the problem, not to find a cure but to eradicate the causes. C. Slightly less common is the insomniac who falls asleep upon turning out the light, only to awaken again in the early hours of the morning unable to return to sleep until the next evening. D. Start by hiding your alarm clock from view. If you dont know the time, you wont worry about it. During the daytime, try to analyse your life to find a cause for your sleeplessness. E. Bad dreams, malsomnia, even snoring if it wakes you - theyre all sleep disorders, though mostly short-term and usually related to a sudden change in lifestyle, an imminent event or stress. 2. Give the antonyms of the underlined words. 6 points 3. Sum up the text in about 50 words. 10 points

4. For the following questions, choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which fits according to the text. 6 points 1. Sleeping problems are caused by ... A. some diseases. B. the needs of our bodies. C. the way we live during the day. D. insomnia. 2. Some insomniacs dont sleep at night because ... A. they cant sleep with the light off. B. insomnia is a disease. C. they are so desperate to sleep that their despair prevents them from sleeping. D. they are too exhausted. 3. Insomnia means ... A. to have a light sleep during the night. B. to nip sleeping disorders in the bud easily. C. a state of semi-consciousness. D. the incapacity to sleep during the night. 5. Comment on the following statement: Sleeping problems are caused quite simply by modern day living. (100 words) 4 points 6. Choose the correct answer and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number indicating each sentence. 4 points 1. You have to return this book as soon as you it. A. read B. have read C. will have read 2. If I you, I would go to the dentist. A. were B. was C. am 3. Water boils at 100*C. A. The B. - C. An 4. His brother is 5 years older than me. A. older B. oldest C. elder 5. She was eating as if she ... for a long time. A. hadnt eaten B. hadnt been eating C. didnt eat D. werent eating 6. Its raining hard. You had better . A. wouldnt go out B. dont go out C. not go out D. wont go out 7. We cannot proceed on such unlikely .... A. hypothesis B. hypothesises C. hypothesa D. hypothesuses 8. One ... adults takes physical exercise at least once a week. A. from four B. in four C. at four D. with four 7. Use the words in capitals at the end of each gapped line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. 6 points 1. The young woman was wearing a dress. FASHION 2. Each employees performance is at least once a year. VALUE 3. Anger is a normal emotion, but uncontrolled of temper can be destructive. BURST 4. Janet had to from the team because of injury. DRAW

5. I am afraid that your report is full of . ACCURACY 6. The company was hit by a of crises. SUCCESS 8. Fill in the gaps with only one word. 10 points 1. They met at the hotel coincidence. 2. They wouldnt let Mary in the pub because she was age. 3. The stranger whispered something in my . 4. The thief walked on ... for fear of being discovered. 5. No one gave Jim for his discovery. 6. You cant turn your backme now, not after all Ive done for you. 7. She has the to blame herself all the time. 8. It is by no certain that the Prime Minister will attend the meeting. 9. You have to be patient with him, hes as as a mule. 10. Ive got no news from them ever . 9. Each of the following sentences contains an error. Identify the errors and write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 6 points 1. Did the child fell from the chair? 2. I past by your house yesterday morning. 3. Mary would rather her children not to spend so much time in front of the computer. 4. Its time you have your watch repaired. 5. Have you considered to take a part-time job? 6. I wish the war stops soon. 7. If only todays youngs preserved our traditions. 8. She prefers going on a shopping spree than walking in the park. 9. Mark stroke a match, then he lighted his cigar. 10. Avoid to copy words or phrases from the text. 11. He put the hat on the head and left. 12. He ran over the bridge to catch the bus. 13. I have never smoked before so I felt very sick when I tried to do that. 14. Dont you wish you have revised more for the exam? 10. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 4 points 1. I only went to visit the exhibition because my brother recommended it. Had it not.. 2. You must water the plants at least once a week. The plants 3. They arrived very late because of the flat tyre. Because 4. I think about resigning almost every day. Hardly . 5. More practice would improve his results. If he 6. Nobody has ever broken into their flat. Their flat

7. Rachel bought us a toaster and she also explained to us how to use it. Not only 8. When did you last have a haircut? When was 11. Translate into English: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Vremea este rece azi, dar dac nu ar fi, a merge s not. A vrea s fiu oriunde n alt parte, dar nu aici. Mereu avuseser probleme cu gramatica limbii engleze. Nici nu plecase s se culce c telefonul a sunat. A fost convins de prietenii lui s mai ncerce odat.