世界睡眠日：青年人睡眠问题引发关注

Sleep Challenges Among Youth Highlighted on World Sleep Day

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刘立军供稿

Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. What does the survey by the Chinese Sleep Research Society reveal about the change in average bedtime for Chinese people compared to last year?

A. It is delayed by 17 minutes.

B. It is advanced by 17 minutes.

C. It has remained unchanged.

D. It is delayed by 33 minutes.

Q2. Based on wearable device data, what is the primary behavioral factor contributing to delayed sleep among college students?

A. Irregular meal schedules.

B. Increased academic workload.

C. Social media addiction.

D. Prolonged smartphone use.

Q3. How does ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’ affect young people’s sleep habits?

A. It helps them establish a consistent sleep schedule.

B. It leads to sacrificing sleep for personal time.

C. It encourages them to engage in physical exercise.

D. It reduces the likelihood of sleep disorders.

Q4. What can be inferred about Olympic gold medalist Li Yuehong’s sleep routine before competitions?

A. He relies on white noise to improve sleep quality.

B. He avoids aerobic exercises to reduce stress.

C. He incorporates jogging to enhance his sleep.

D. He sacrifices sleep to focus on training.

Q5. What is the central theme of the passage?

A. The role of technology in improving sleep quality.

B. The prevalence and causes of sleep challenges among Chinese youth.

C. The benefits of exercise in reducing stress and improving sleep.

D. The significance of maintaining a strict sleep schedule.

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

Sleep Challenges Among Youth Highlighted on World Sleep Day

Students at Shuibian Town Central Primary School in Jiangxi province took naps on World Sleep Day, March 21.

take naps 睡午觉，小睡一下

(Q1) A survey by the Chinese Sleep Research Society revealed that as of February, the average bedtime for Chinese people is 00:18 am, 17 minutes later than last year.

About 80% of college students sleep after midnight, with 25% falling asleep after 2 am and 33% waking up after 9 am.

(Q2) Data from over 150,000 wearable devices showed that prolonged smartphone use delays sleep among college students.

Huang Zhili, president of the Chinese Sleep Research Society, emphasized that sleep is the cornerstone of a healthy life but noted rising sleep disorders, especially among young people.

(Q3) Many young people experience ‘revenge bedtime procrastination,’ sacrificing sleep to regain personal time after busy days.

procrastinate v. 拖延

regain v. 恢复，重新获得

A Zhejiang netizen shared her habit of scrolling through videos and reading novels late at night, while a Guangxi netizen admitted staying up playing on her phone as a form of retaliation against work stress.

The survey found that 65% of participants experienced sleep issues weekly, including insomnia, waking up early, nighttime bathroom visits, and snoring.

participant n. 参与者

insomnia n. 失眠

snore v. 打鼾

Neurology expert Wang Zan highlighted that healthy sleep involves duration, efficiency, timing, regularity, and satisfaction.

neurology n. 神经学

To improve sleep, experts recommend a cool, dark room, white noise, consistent sleep schedules, and moderate exercise.

(Q4) Olympic gold medalist Li Yuehong shared that aerobic exercises like jogging help him relieve stress and sleep better before competitions.

aerobic adj. 有氧的

Part III. KEY

Q1. A. 细节题。题目出处为“A survey by the Chinese Sleep Research Society revealed that as of February, the average bedtime for Chinese people is 00:18 am, 17 minutes later than last year.” 意为：“中国睡眠研究会的一项调查显示，截至今年2月，中国人的平均入睡时间为凌晨00:18，比去年晚了17分钟。”因此，正确答案为A。

Q2. D. 细节题。题目出处为“Data from over 150,000 wearable devices showed that prolonged smartphone use delays sleep among college students.”意为：“来自超过15万台可穿戴设备的数据表明，长时间使用手机会延迟大学生的睡眠时间。” 因此，正确答案为D。错误选项分析：A错误，文中未提到饮食习惯与睡眠延迟的关系。B错误，文中未提到学业压力导致睡眠延迟。C错误，社交媒体未被单独提及。

Q3. B. 细节题。题目出处为“Many young people experience ‘revenge bedtime procrastination,’ sacrificing sleep to regain personal time after busy days.” 意为：“许多年轻人经历‘报复性熬夜’，在忙碌的一天后，通过牺牲睡眠来弥补个人时间。” 因此，正确答案为B。错误选项分析：A错误，熬夜与保持一致的睡眠时间表相矛盾。C错误，熬夜与运动无关。D错误，熬夜可能增加睡眠障碍的风险。

Q4. C. 推理题。题目出处为“Olympic gold medalist Li Yuehong shared that aerobic exercises like jogging help him relieve stress and sleep better before competitions.” 意为：“奥运金牌得主李越宏表示，有氧运动如慢跑有助于他缓解压力，在比赛前睡得更好。” 因此，正确答案为C。错误选项分析：A错误，文中未提到他依赖白噪音改善睡眠。B错误，他强调了慢跑对减压和改善睡眠的帮助。D错误，文中未提到他为训练而牺牲睡眠。

Q5. B. 主旨题。文章主要讨论了中国青年人人面临的睡眠挑战，包括睡眠时间推迟、报复性熬夜、睡眠障碍等问题，同时给出了改善睡眠的建议。因此，正确答案为B。

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