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The document is a unit test focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and integrated skills related to sleep patterns and clinics. It includes exercises for completing sentences with adjectives, filling in conversation gaps, and answering questions about various sleep clinics. The test assesses understanding of language in the context of sleep-related topics.

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Pre-Intermediate Unit Test 8 Guide

The document is a unit test focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and integrated skills related to sleep patterns and clinics. It includes exercises for completing sentences with adjectives, filling in conversation gaps, and answering questions about various sleep clinics. The test assesses understanding of language in the context of sleep-related topics.

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UNIT TEST 8 SECTION B: VOCABULARY


3 Complete the sentences with an adjective formed
SECTION A: GRAMMAR from the word in capitals.
1 Complete the text with the correct form of the 1 Jennifer wasn’t in going to the
verbs in brackets. sleep research centre. INTEREST
2 She thinks it’s to have people
studying her while she’s sleeping. EMBARRASS
3 She went to a talk about sleep, but she thought it
Improving sleep patterns was very . BORE
Most of us enjoy 1 (sleep), but many of 4 Her friend Sophie went to the centre when she was
us often don’t get enough sleep and this can lead to poor very . DEPRESS
health and depression. Experts may disagree on how 5 Sophie thinks it’s to find out about
much sleep we need 2 (get), but they all sleep. FASCINATE
agree that we should have a routine for going to bed. So 6 She says that the scientists have made
if you want 3 (improve) the quality of progress understanding how the
your sleep, try some of these tips. brain works during sleep. AMAZE
• We need time to unwind, so it helps 4 7 They were by her news. SURPRISE
(take) a warm bath before going to bed. 8 At one time she was very that she
• Think about 5 (wear) socks in bed would lose the job. FRIGHTEN
because cold feet, the part of the body with the /8
worst circulation, can stop us 6
(sleep) well.
• Keep 7 (exercise) regularly during the 4 Choose the correct words to complete the text.
day and move around as much as possible.
• Most people seem 8 (forget) that
Johnny often talks 1 of / in / at his sleep and sometimes it
old mattresses can also cause poor sleep patterns, so
can be very funny to listen to him. As a child, he had a lot
experts recommended that mattresses are changed
of 2 nightmares / insomnia / dozes, which woke him up.
every ten years.
It doesn’t happen anymore, but sometimes he still has 3
• Stress and worry can also make it difficult to sleep, so
sleepless / heavy / darkness nights, when he doesn’t sleep
if you manage 9 (reduce) your stress
at all. And if he doesn’t sleep well, he 4 falls / drops /
levels, then you will sleep better.
goes asleep at work, which is a problem. Johnny is also a
• Avoid having caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime as
very light 5 sleep / sleeper / sleepiness, waking up at the
they will stop you 10 (sleep) well.
slightest sound, so he 6 falls / goes / feels sleepy every day.
At the weekends he often sleeps 7 in / long / through and
doesn’t get up until midday or even later.
/10

/7
2 Complete the conversation with the correct form
of going to and the verbs in brackets.
A: 1 (you / stay) at your friend’s
tonight?
B: Yes, I am, but I 2 (not sleep)
very well.
A: Why 3 (you / not sleep) well?
B: Because they live by a busy road and the traffic
always keeps me awake!
A: Come to my house this afternoon.
B: Why?
A: I 4 (give) you something to
help.
B: Thanks. I wonder what it 5
(be).
A: Wait till this afternoon!
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SECTION C: INTEGRATED SKILLS 6 Complete the text with the words in the box.
5 Read the texts and answer the questions. at that moment before long then at first
after some time
Sleep clinics
A
The Apsley Clinic offers first class help for people with a
1
we thought it was a good idea
number of sleep problems. It uses different ways to find to go camping in the African bush, but we forgot
the cause of the problem and then prepares an individual that darkness comes very quickly on the Equator. We
plan for it. Come in anytime for a free initial appointment found ourselves alone in the bush, trying to put up
with one of our experts. our tent. 2 , we succeeded in
putting it up.
B
3
, suddenly, the roar of a lion
exploded all around us and we stood absolutely still
The Sweet Dreams Clinic offers specialist tests to discover
what is causing the sleep problem. We observe people
waiting for the next sound. 4 ,
for several nights in our own laboratories to find out what the air around us was filled with the roars of more
their sleep patterns are. We use special equipment to check than one lion. We were terrified, but they didn’t
brain activity, breathing and oxygen levels. Once this has sound close and we began to relax. Unfortunately,
been done, we send people to the most suitable specialist.
5
there was a rustling noise in
Phone now for an appointment. the bushes behind us and we froze, waiting for the
great beast to attack us.
C
The Pensive Clinic is a private clinic that specialises in sleep /5
disorders. Contact us for an initial appointment with one
of our experts. After the first consultation, we carry out Total: /400
sleep tests in your own home. This helps to reduce stress
levels, which often increase when these tests are done in a
laboratory.

D
Happy Nights Centre provides a valuable service to people
who are unable to get a good night’s sleep. Make an
appointment now for your first assessment to discover
what may be causing your sleeplessness and meet other
people who have the same problem.

Which text, A, B, C or D, is about a clinic that


1 can assess people away from the clinic?
2 does not charge for the first appointment?
3 brings together people with similar problems?
4 checks the way people breathe while they
are asleep?
5 does not require advance booking?
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Regular physical exercise during the day helps improve sleep quality by promoting better overall health and allowing the body to expend energy, which can enhance the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep during the night .

Participation in a sleep clinic community can benefit individuals with sleep disorders by providing emotional support, shared experiences, and advice from others with similar challenges. It can also foster a sense of camaraderie and understanding, reducing feelings of isolation and empowering patients to actively engage in their treatment .

Wearing socks to bed can be beneficial because cold feet, which have poor circulation, can prevent us from sleeping well. By keeping your feet warm, you enhance circulation, thereby reducing one barrier to restful sleep .

The Apsley Clinic offers a free initial appointment and uses various methods to identify the cause of sleep problems before preparing an individual plan. In contrast, the Sweet Dreams Clinic conducts specialist tests in their laboratories to observe sleep patterns and uses equipment to monitor brain activity, breathing, and oxygen levels before referring patients to a specialist .

The Pensive Clinic conducts sleep tests in the patient's own home. This approach aims to reduce the stress levels that can occur when tests are done in a laboratory setting .

A bedtime routine is significant in enhancing sleep quality as it helps signal to the brain that it is time to wind down and prepare for rest. This consistency can regulate the body's internal clock and make it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally, leading to improved sleep patterns .

Avoiding caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime is recommended because both substances can disrupt sleep. Caffeine is a stimulant that can make it harder to fall asleep, while alcohol, although initially sedative, can interfere with the sleep cycle and reduce sleep quality .

Stress can negatively affect sleep quality by making it difficult to relax and fall asleep. To mitigate its effects, managing stress levels through techniques such as relaxation exercises, proper time management, and avoiding stressful activities before bedtime are recommended to improve sleep .

Old mattresses can contribute to poor sleep patterns because they may not provide the necessary support and comfort needed for a restful sleep. Experts recommend replacing mattresses every ten years to improve sleep quality .

Individualized treatment plans are important in addressing sleep disorders because the underlying causes and symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Tailoring the approach allows for more precise and effective intervention based on a person's specific condition, lifestyle, and physiological needs .

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