SHE CAN'T FALL ASLEEP, BECAUSE...

 Sometimes, people have trouble falling asleep. There are many reasons why this happens. Maybe they drank too much coffee, or they are thinking about something important. Some people can’t sleep because of noise or light in the room. Others feel stressed or worried.

For example:

• Sarah can’t fall asleep because she is thinking about her exam.

• He can't sleep because his neighbors are playing loud music.

• I can't fall asleep because I drank coffee late at night.

Sleep is important for our health. If we don’t sleep well, we feel tired and unhappy the next day. It is good to find ways to relax before bedtime, like reading a book or drinking warm tea.

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GRAMMAR

In this topic, we use "can't" (cannot) to talk about the inability to do something.

Structure:

• Subject + can't + verb (base form) + complement

Examples:

• She can't fall asleep because she is nervous.

• They can't sleep because their dog is barking.

• I can't rest because my room is too hot.

Question Form:

• Why + can't + subject + verb (base form) + complement?

Examples:

• Why can't you fall asleep?

• Why can't she sleep well?

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VOCABULARY

1. Asleep – In a state of sleeping

2. Awake – Not sleeping

3. Dream – A story or images in your mind when you sleep

4. Tired – Feeling the need to sleep or rest

5. Noise – Loud or unpleasant sounds

6. Relax – To rest and feel calm

7. Stress – Worry or pressure

8. Dark – Without light

9. Pillow – A soft object for your head when you sleep

10. Comfortable – Feeling relaxed and good

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I can’t fall asleep because...

• She can’t sleep well at night.

• Why can’t you fall asleep?

• He needs to relax before bed.

• The room is too noisy to sleep.

• Try to read a book before sleeping.

• Drinking tea helps me sleep.

• My bed is very comfortable.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• She sleeps well when it is quiet.

• I fall asleep quickly after a long day.

• They feel relaxed when they listen to soft music.

Negative:

• She can't fall asleep because she is worried.

• I can't sleep because my bed is uncomfortable.

• He can't rest because his phone is too bright.

Questions and Answers:

• Why can’t you sleep? → Because I drank coffee.

• Why can’t she fall asleep? → Because she is thinking too much.

• Can you sleep with the lights on? → No, I can’t.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: You look tired today. Did you sleep well?

Lisa: No, I couldn’t fall asleep last night.

Anna: Why not?

Lisa: I was thinking about my presentation for work. I was too nervous.

Anna: Oh no! Did you try to relax before bed?

Lisa: Yes, but it didn’t help. I need to find a better way to sleep well.

Anna: Maybe try drinking tea or listening to soft music.

Lisa: That’s a good idea! I will try it tonight.

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READING

A Bad Night’s Sleep

John is very tired today. He couldn’t sleep last night. First, he drank coffee late at night. Then, he looked at his phone for a long time. The light from the phone made it hard for him to relax. At midnight, his neighbors started playing loud music. John tried to sleep, but he couldn’t. He was still awake at 3:00 a.m. In the morning, he felt very tired and unhappy.

Questions:

1. Why couldn’t John sleep?

2. What did he do before bed?

3. What time was he still awake?

4. How did he feel in the morning?

Answers:

1. He drank coffee and looked at his phone.

2. He used his phone for a long time.

3. He was still awake at 3:00 a.m.

4. He felt tired and unhappy.