## Step 1 - Listening

#### Reasons you need a nap

You are going to listen to a podcast about sleep. Sleep is supposed to be a time of peace and relaxation.
But if you have a sleep disorder, it's a nightmare. Why you need a nap?

- Listen to the podcast and do assignment 1.
- Read the questions (of assignment 2).
- Listen again to the podcast and do assignment 2.

#### Assignment 1

Listen to the podcast and answer the questions on your own, then discuss the answers in your group.

- What is the problem of the people in the introduction of this podcast?
- What does Dr. Matthew Walker say about sleep research?
- What famous people are mentioned as an example?

#### Questions

1. How much time of our lives do we spend sleeping?
2. Where does Lisa Hurst-Cairns come from?
3. What is the problem of Will Parkhurst?
4. What is the profession of Raquel Zic?
5. Who is Dr. Matthew Walker?
6. What does Dr. Matthew Walker say about sleep?
7. What does he say about Paul McCartney and his dreams?
8. What happens when we don’t sleep?
9. How much sleep does Dr. Matthew Walker need?
10. What does he say about alcohol?