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TRANSCRIPT
FOX on Family.
Over the summer, my kids are night owls and I worry about that change in sleep patterns.
But FOX News Medical Correspondent Doctor Marc Siegel says the amount and quality of sleep is more important: "Cause they don't have the pressure of school on them, so they might sleep at different times, they might take more naps, they might sleep later, they might go to bed later - that's for sure. That in itself is not a worry."
His concern is when summer ends: "Are the disruptions that occur during the summer going to continue and disrupt sleep during the school year and if so, will they interfere with the child's performance at school and increase anxiety; that's a definite possibility."
In general, he says the younger they are, the more sleep they need to learn and grow and good habits make it easier, like shutting down technology well before bedtime: "Some of that we have control over. When do we get them into bed? It's a discipline. It's something that perpetuates itself. When do the lights go down? It's something called sleep hygiene."
Dr. Siegel suggests starting the transition back to normal sleep schedules, at least a month before school begins.
With FOX on Family, I'm Lisa Brady.
Adapted from http://www.kekenet.com/broadcast/201810/567260.shtml
VOCABULARY
1. night owl: (N-COUNT) 晚睡的人;夜里工作的人;夜猫子 A night owl is someone who regularly stays up late at night, or who prefers to work at night. 例如：The late-night parties make the hotel a haven for night owls and a hell for anyone with children. 那些深夜派对把酒店变成了夜猫子的乐园，对于带着孩子的人们则成了地狱。
2. in itself：considered separately from other things; in its true nature 本身；本质上。例如：In itself, it's not a difficult problem to solve. 这本身并不是个难解决的问题。
3. perpetuate v. (动词 + 名词短语) (formal) to make sth. such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time 使永久化；使持久化；使持续。例如：
to perpetuate injustice持续造成不公正
This system perpetuated itself for several centuries. 这一制度维持了几个世纪。
Comics tend to perpetuate the myth that ‘boys don't cry ’. 连环画往往在延续着“男儿有泪不轻弹”的神话。
4. transition v. (不可数名词, 可数名词) transition (from sth.) (to sth.) | transition (between A and B) the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another 过渡；转变；变革；变迁。例如：
the transition from school to full-time work从学校到全日工作的过渡阶段
We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one. 我们得确保新旧制度间的平稳过渡。
He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy. 在向民主过渡的时期他将依然是国家首脑。
This course is useful for students who are in transition (= in the process of changing) from one training programme to another. 对转换培训项目的学生来说，这一课程是有帮助的。
QUESTIONS
Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
(Q1) According to Doctor Marc Siegel, which is more important about kids sleep patterns?
(A) The amount and quality of sleep.
(B) The amount of sleep.
(C) The quality of sleep.
(D) The place of sleep.
(Q2) When does Dr. Siegel suggest starting the transition back to normal sleep schedules?
(A) At least a week before school begins.
(B) At least two weeks before school begins.
(C) At least three weeks before school begins.
(D) At least a month before school begins.
(Q3) What’s Dr. Siegel’s concern?
(A) The sleep disruptions will make the children weak at school.
(B) The sleep disruptions will interfere with the child's performance at school.
(C) The sleep disruptions will interfere with the child's eating habits at school.
(D) The sleep disruptions will make the children lazy at school.
KEY
(Q1) A。细节题。命题出处：But FOX News Medical Correspondent Doctor Marc Siegel says the amount and quality of sleep is more important: "Cause they don't have the pressure of school on them, so they might sleep at different times, they might take more naps, they might sleep later, they might go to bed later - that's for sure. That in itself is not a worry."
(Q2) D。细节题。命题出处：Dr. Siegel suggests starting the transition back to normal sleep schedules, at least a month before school begins.
(Q3) B。推断题。命题出处：His concern is when summer ends: "Are the disruptions that occur during the summer going to continue and disrupt sleep during the school year and if so, will they interfere with the child's performance at school and increase anxiety; that's a definite possibility."