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Reading In Bed
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Reading In Bed
睡前阅读

Learn English with this bedtime English lesson

Date: Jan 11 2013

Themes: Hobbies

Grammar: Modal Verbs

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It’s time to go to sleep. Do you reach for the light switch, or reach for your book?

Many people find that reading before bed helps them calm down, relax, and get sleepy. Also, it can be hard to fit reading into our busy, modern lives, so bedtime can be a good opportunity to get some time with your book.

Learn reading English and find out what Jason and Vanessa’s bedtime reading habits are in this English lesson.

该休息了。你是会关灯,还是伸手拿一本书来读?

很多人发现,睡觉前读书有助于镇静、放松,让人昏昏欲睡。另外,在忙碌的现代生活中很难抽出时间读书,那么睡前便是享受读书时光的最佳时刻。

学习阅读英语,并在这堂英语课中了解詹森和瓦内萨有什么睡前阅读习惯。

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Vanessa

Vanessa

Jason

Jason

Vanessa:  Say, Jason, I’m looking for a new book to read. Do you have any recommendations?

Jason:  I just finished Crime and Punishment and I think it really lived up to the hype.

Vanessa:  You know, I’m sure it’s good and all, but I mostly like to read before bed and I’m not sure if I want anything that intense.

Jason:  Oh yeah, that might not make for the best dreams. That’s when you do most of your reading, before bed?

Vanessa:  I do, yeah, I find it relaxes me after the day and calms me down. I love reading in bed. I got a special little lamp that goes beside my bed that I can turn over and switch it off and go right to sleep!

Jason:  Oh yeah. I don’t know, I feel like bed isn’t the most comfortable place to read sometimes. Sometimes I get really excited by what I’m reading and I feel like it would actually keep me up.

Vanessa:  I think reading in bed is fine. I guess I just turn over on my side and read the book for a while…I think you have to choose what you read before bed pretty carefully, though.

Jason:  Yeah. Well, I just started reading The Aeneid, so maybe I’ll find something a little lighter for bedtime reading.

Vanessa:  Well, it seems like that would put you to sleep pretty easy though!

 

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Vanessa asks Jason if he has read any good books lately. He suggests a very serious Russian novel. Since Vanessa typically reads before bed, she thinks that might not be the best choice.

Jason doesn’t like to read in bed. He thinks it’s uncomfortable and might keep him up. Vanessa loves it though. She likes to read until she’s sleepy, then turn out the light, roll over, and fall asleep.

Do you like to read before bed? What kind of books do you think make good bedtime reading?

 

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Maks_prof

Maks_prof

Japan

I like reading a book in quiet place…but lately I havent read book cos i have no time to read…after busy working day its hard to read…although in weekend we can read if dont go out)))

07:16 AM Jan 11 2013 |

ghost.w0506

Germany

In general , what is the benfit of reading books ?



when I see that sentence


I have to ask myself, what kind of human is that, who don t see any benefit of reading books?


1. you learn new things


2. you extend your brain


3.  you enjoy yourself on an active way


not passive, like looking tv

07:16 AM Jan 11 2013 |

Irene Forever

Ukraine

Baset, I’ve read all your comments and had a big pleasure. Your answeres are both  informative and cognitive. Thanks a lot for your efforts.


I always read in bed before sleeping as it makes me feel comfortable and concentrated. Besides I perceive information better. I don’t like reading from any modern facilities except books. I know that it’s not useful for my eyes, but can nothing to do with it. It’s late to change my habits.:)


I agree with you as for reading in English. Much better to read when it’s late  and nobody can desturb me. In my turn, I don’t bother anybody as I have my own bed. So no problem. :)

ghost.w0506

Germany

it s great, to calm down by reading a book


but….....to be honest, not when you are in your bed.


I recommend to read before


and when you are in your bed…..close your eyes and fall asleep

07:10 AM Jan 11 2013 |

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Maks_prof

Maks_prof

Japan

I like to watch tv in bed…my favourite sport games is football, so i am fan of Real Madrid…and watch animal planet!!!

✰Nikki✰

✰Nikki✰

United States

I don’t like reading in bed. I can never find a comfortable position.


Right now I’m trying to browse through some interesting blog to learn about people’s struggle to prop themselves properly in bed. Yawn! 


06:55 AM Jan 11 2013 |

StepUp

StepUp

Russian Federation

I do not read before going to sleep as it does not give me a chance to sleep:). If I want to sleep then I just close my eyes:).

06:47 AM Jan 11 2013 |

mojtaba

mojtaba

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

nothing like whathing tv don’t help me for fall sleep every time I can’t sleep I turn on tv while I in bed and a few minute next…..dream.no I don’ like read book in bed

06:16 AM Jan 11 2013 |

谭俏

China

if i can’t fall asleep ,i’ll read in bed to help me fall asleep.especialy english~

05:27 AM Jan 11 2013 |

modaher

modaher

Iraq

  Sometimes READ books at any time is not required to be pre-Anom              Blessed sleep heart and assured Lord 

04:26 AM Jan 11 2013 |

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adson

adson

Russian Federation

I  love reading everywhere. Reading always keeps me up, but even before sleep I try to find time to read. I think my day is almost useless when I fail to read a line. For me it doesn’t matter when I read. I read one book and it means the book fits in any time – before my sleep, after it or even instead of :)))

Joy900

Joy900

Japan

Baset ; slow down when you are driving !

02:46 AM Jan 11 2013 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

Joy , laila : see you later ! it’s 5:45 ,  have meeting in the air port : see you !

02:45 AM Jan 11 2013 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

Laila /


It is often said: “Tell me what you are reading and I will tell you who you are”.


For me, a good book is always a good teacher guiding me through life as well as a true companion encouraging me and consulting me in my desperate straits.


Reading book :


1-Can change your life to better . 2-Decreases mistakes


3- You’ll discover new things   4- Improves your  skills


5-Builds your expertise   6-  Learn anywhere


7-Improves your vocabulary   8-You’ll make more money

LAILA ALI

LAILA ALI

Malaysia

 


In general , what is the benfit of reading books ?

02:23 AM Jan 11 2013 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

Joy / in fact ,


There are many dangers that reading in bed can cause to your health :


1-      The chief danger is to the eyes, for the familiar reasons, first, that it is difficult to arrange the lighting so that it is sufficient and yet does not fall directly on the eyes, and, secondly, that it is difficult to hold the book in an optically correct position.


2-      Reading  in Bed can cause Disturbing to  Your Partner.   to keep your light to your side of the bed   can disturb a sleepy partner. Some options: task lamps, headlamps or book lights? Force your partner to wear an eye mask? or it can cause for your partner in sleeping in separate rooms !


3-      Lying down in bed and reading in bed habits will lead to back painand strain and further stiffen the back and the other joints and muscles. i suggest that you immediately adopt a new reading style. Spend less time reading in your favorite position. Switch to a sitting position no matter how much you dislike it to save your back. Get a well cushioned chair with a good back rest which should support you from your head to the tail-bone. To unlearn or learn a habit takes about 21 days, so give it a chance. Taking short breaks every now and then will loosen the stiff muscles and joints a small walk break or water breaks will be a good idea.

Joy900

Joy900

Japan

  I cannot change this habit and nothing is as comfortable as reading in bed. However, these days I have started getting a pain in my lower back if I sit and read reclined in bed, which is my favourite position. What should I do to relieve this?


 


Baset ;



Are there any dangers that reading in bed can cause to your health ? 


02:02 AM Jan 11 2013 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

Laila : salam


Television sets have no place in the bedroom because the bedroom should be a designated space for sleeping only. Curling up with a good book in bed can help to calm the nerves and relax the mind.


 Watching TV n the bed  can be bad for your health for many different reasons. Television offers too much stimulus, which can keep you awake at night. As a result of loss of sleep, people experience all sorts of negative side effects. Depression  of the main results of insomnia, as well as  lack of ability to concentrate. This can then snowball and have an impact on your ability to function at school or work. While it is okay to watch your favorite shows at night, you should assign a cut-off time. Usually two hours before you plan to hit the sack, you should turn off the TV set and delve into a good book or magazine

LAILA ALI

LAILA ALI

Malaysia

My Q is :


What about watching tv in the bed before sleeping time ?

01:43 AM Jan 11 2013 |

Joy900

Joy900

Japan

Laila : Alaikum asalam warahmatullah wabarakatuh !


Of course ! you can join with us ! why not !but I prefer if Baset will answer your questions !

01:38 AM Jan 11 2013 |

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