15．A．What are some things a person can do to get better sleep？
B．Why do some people have a difficult time getting good sleep？
C．What advice would you like to leave for someone who wants to sleep better？
D．What type of impact can a lack of sleep have on a person's life？
E．When do you advise parents to start sleep training-is there an ideal age？
F：What type of professional help is available for someone who had a difficult time sleeping？
61．B
Julie's answer； There are many reasons．There could be medical issues and psychological ones．Lately，people are not putting sleep as a priority as the amount of roles people are taking on； it reduces the amount of time people have to dedicate to sleep．Also，many people that I see often express how their mood affects their sleep．It is difficult for anyone to sleep if they have a lot on their mind．Anxious thoughts can run like a record player，which doesn't allow their minds and bodies to relax enough to be able to fall asleep．
62．D
Julie's answer：Well，it can affect physiologically and psychologically．Some people become irritable and lethargic．They also feel it throughout their body by rubbing their eyes，difficulty keeping their heads up，laying down，being unmotivated to do things．I find that adults are very much like this as well．Children need more sleep than adults （10-12 hours），but the results are similar to adults if adults do not get their 8 hours that is needed．However，studies do say that adults need more than 8 consistent hours of sleep to not have any of the above effects．
63．A
Julie's answer：First，people need to prioritize sleep； if one believes that they can just"catch up"or other things matter more，then that person will never be able to improve their sleep．Secondary to create an environment that is relaxing and comfortable．That doesn't include the television or video games．The radio can be good，but it should be more soothing music．Third，you can try relaxation skills to be able to fall asleep．That can include yoga，meditating music，using imagery to fall asleep too．Finally，I often suggest to my clients to write down in a free writing style whatever is on their mind if their anxious thoughts are preventing them from sleeping．That way it is a positive release of those
thoughts Just don't read it again，or you will be putting it right back where it came from．
64．F
Julie's answer：One thing to consider and to rule out first is any medical reason for the lack of sleep．I suggest talking to your Primary Care Provider （PCP） about any physiological issues．I e next step is finding a Mental Health Professional that is a good fit for you．This could be a social worker，psychologist．a hypnotist，or a psychiatrist that could provide you with education and possible medication，if it is needed．
65．C
Julie's answer：I would suggest that you follow a protocol of trying to improve your sleep better by using positive coping skills first and if you need help in order to find those，to seek professional help because feeling rested can make an added difference to your health and mood．There are medications that of course can help you sleep，however I believe they should be used as a last resort & responsibly．
分析 本文是一篇健康类说明文，主题是睡眠与健康．主要涉及到：为什么人们很难拥有好的睡眠？缺乏睡眠对人健康的影响；人民如何才能拥有一个更好的睡眠？拥有良好睡眠的方法；通过问答的形式对相关问题进行了详细的解答．
解答 61-65 BDAFC
61．B 通过文中总起句子There are many reasons．及下文内容，表明本段主要讲述了影响人们拥有良好睡眠的原因．B项Why do some people have a difficult time getting good sleep？表示"为什么人们很难拥有好的睡眠？"符合因果逻辑关系，故答案选B．
62．D 空后这段材料主要讲述了缺乏睡眠给人带来的影响．D项What type of impact can a lack of sleep have on a person's life？表示"缺乏睡眠对人有什么类型的影响？"符合主题内容，故答案选D．
63．A 空后这段材料主要分步骤讲述了如何能拥有一个好睡眠的建议．A项What are some things a person can do to get better sleep？表示"为了拥有好睡眠，一个人能做什么？"前后衔接恰当，符合语境，故答案选A．
64．F 空后这段材料主要讲述了关于获得好睡眠的一些专业的帮助方式．F项What type of professional help is available for someone who had a difficult time sleeping？提到"什么类型的专业帮助可以提供给有睡眠障碍的人？"衔接恰当，故答案选F．
65．C 空后这段材料主要讲述了Julie给出的一些建议．C项What advice would you like to leave for someone who wants to sleep better？表示"你能给想要一份好睡眠的人什么建议？"前后衔接恰当，故答案选C．
点评 解答此类阅读类文章，首先整体把握文章大意；其次分段理解段落主旨大意；然后根据整体大意结合选项判断衔接关系．每段第一句有时能起关键作用．
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