DO YOU EVER TAKE A NAP?

 Taking a nap means sleeping for a short time during the day. Many people take naps to feel refreshed and have more energy. Some people take a nap after lunch, while others nap in the afternoon. Naps can be short (10-20 minutes) or long (more than an hour). However, sleeping too much during the day can make it difficult to sleep at night.

Examples:

• I take a nap every afternoon because I feel tired.

• My father never takes a nap during the day.

• A short nap can help you feel more energetic.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple to talk about habits and routines.

Structure:

• Affirmative: Subject + verb (take) + object (a nap) + complement.

  • Example: She takes a nap after lunch.

• Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb (take) + object (a nap) + complement.

  • Example: He does not take naps during the day.

• Question: Do/Does + subject + verb (take) + object (a nap) + complement?

  • Example: Do you take a nap every day?

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VOCABULARY

1. Nap - A short sleep during the day.

2. Tired - Feeling the need to sleep or rest.

3. Energy - Strength to do activities.

4. Afternoon - The time between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

5. Rest - To relax or sleep for a while.

6. Short - Not long in duration.

7. Long - Having a great duration.

8. Wake up - To stop sleeping.

9. Night - The time when it is dark.

10. Refresh - To make someone feel less tired.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I feel tired. I need a nap.

• A short nap helps me feel better.

• He never takes naps.

• I only nap on weekends.

• Do you like taking naps?

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I take a nap in the afternoon.

• She naps after lunch.

• A short nap makes me feel better.

Negative:

• He does not take a nap at work.

• We never nap during the day.

• A long nap is not good for me.

Questions and Answers:

• Do you take a nap every day? - Yes, I do.

• Does she nap in the morning? - No, she doesn’t.

• Why do you take a nap? - Because I feel tired.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: Hi, Jake. You look tired.

Jake: Yeah, I didn’t sleep well last night.

Emma: Do you ever take a nap?

Jake: Yes, sometimes I take a short nap in the afternoon.

Emma: Does it help?

Jake: Yes, I feel more refreshed after a nap.

Emma: I see. Maybe I should try it too!

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READING

Many people take naps when they feel tired. A nap can help you feel more energetic and work better. Some cultures have a tradition of taking a nap in the afternoon. However, sleeping too long during the day can make it difficult to sleep at night. Experts say that a nap should be between 10 and 30 minutes. This way, you feel rested but not too sleepy.

Questions:

1. Why do people take naps?

2. How long should a nap be?

3. What can happen if you nap for too long?

Answers:

1. People take naps to feel more energetic.

2. A nap should be between 10 and 30 minutes.

3. If you nap too long, you may not sleep well at night.