Falling asleep in class is still common among students. Why do students sometimes fall asleep in class?
A main reason is short of sleep. However, there are also reasons for getting too little sleep. Homework is necessary for most students, one that can take three to four hours every night. And a student who wants to be able to take part in any activity besides homework must stay up late. Club activities, sports, computer-game playing, and TV viewing, for example, all make students have less time for both homework and sleep.
Physical problems are another reason that can have students to fall asleep in class. For example, insomnia (失眠) may keep a student tired during class hours. It is a serious problem that may need medical attention.
The effects (影响) of falling asleep in class can be quite serious. First of all, sleeping in class is not a good way to endear (使……受喜爱) yourself to teachers. Secondly, it is highly possible that other students may make jokes about those who sleep in class. However, the worst effect of sleeping in class is missing important points. In the long run, sleepers may end up with failing classes.
Since students are probably not going to deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably go on. It will continue until more students find a way to balance (平衡) their personal and social lives with school and work, while still finding enough time to sleep.
27. _________ is necessary for most students.
A.Homework | B.Club activities | C.Sports | D.Watching TV |
28. The writer tells us _________ effects of falling asleep in class.
29. What does the underlined words “In the long run” mean _________?
30. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.A main reason of falling asleep in class is short of sleep. |
B.A student needs three to four hours every night to do homework. |
C.The effects of falling asleep in class can be not serious. |
D.If students don’t deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably go on. |