Английский язык. Климова А.Ю - 19 стр.

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      The problem comes when we won’t let ourselves be satisfied with anything we
have. If we have a comfortable life and still feel as if something’s missing, then we
need to look inward. The something that’s missing may be our spirit.

10     If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use
       specific details to explain why this invention is needed.

       If I could invent something new, I’d invent a devise or pill that could put people
to sleep immediately and would have no side effects. The proper amount of sleep is
important for our concentration, mental health, and physical health.

      Getting enough sleep is a vital human need. For one thing, without sleep our
concentration is strongly affected. We’re easily distracted, we can’t remember things,
and we don’t notice what’s happening around us. For example, a lot of car accidents
are caused by tired drivers. When we get enough sleep, our powers of concentration are
sharper. We’re more focused on what we’re doing. We perform better.

       Mental health is also affected by lack of sleep. It’s easy to tell if people don’t get
enough sleep. They’re on edge, cranky, and out of sorts. They lose their tempers easily
and over-react to situations. In fact, experiments have shown that lack of sleep over a
long period of time can cause a complete mental breakdown. When we get our proper
rest, we’re more alert and responsive. Our outlook is positive, and we’re much easier to
get along with.

       Our physical health shows the strain of sleeplessness, too. We have less energy,
and everything seems like a major effort. Over a long period of time, we become slow
and unresponsive. The wear and tear on the body from lack of sleep can be a very seri-
ous health problem. Every doctor will tell you that getting enough sleep is a basic fac-
tor in maintaining good health.

      Wouldn’t it be great to go to bed every night knowing you’d have no problem
getting to sleep, no matter what’s going on in your life? Getting enough sleep is always
going to be an important part of how you respond to your situation. I think this device
would be very helpful to all of us.

11       What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this
         room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and
         examples to support your opinion.

      The kitchen is my favorite room in a house, because it is where families gather.
To me, that is the most important thing. So many of the memories people have of grow-
ing up revolve around the kitchen. My childhood memories concern the kitchens in my
grandparents’ homes.