More and more people are aware that an afternoon nap(小睡) can do a body good. But there are still doubters out there. To help spread the power of the afternoon nap, we list some common misunderstandings about napping we still hear.

Misunderstanding # 1 : Napping is only for the lazy.

Fact: Around a third of American adults nap on the average day, and for good reason: A short nap can improve everything from alertness(警覺) and memory to creativity and productivity(生產(chǎn)效率). And none of these sounds like laziness to us!

Misunderstanding # 2 : If I take a nap, I’ll only wake up feeling worse.

Fact: That weak feeling after you wake up from a nap is real (it even has a name: sleep inertia), but it’s not a guarantee(保證). How you feel after your nap is a factor of how long you sleep. Experts generally agree that a nap should last no longer than 30 minutes. “If it takes longer than 30 minutes, you end up in deep sleep. You’re going into a stage of sleep where you find it very difficult to wake up.” said sleep expert Michael J. Breus, Ph. D. Next time you’re in the mood for a nap, set your alarm for 20 to 30 minutes, tops.

Misunderstanding # 3 : You mustn’t nap at work.

Fact: In fact, in the office environment, we’re all for catching a few winks (眨眼) during the workday. Some companies have even created special rooms for afternoon naps as more and more employers come around to the idea that a well-rested workforce is a more productive workforce. If your employer doesn’t offer a place to lay your head, try to find an empty conference room where you can close the door and turn off the lights. Really want. You can also take a nap during your lunch break on a park bench or in your car.

Misunderstanding # 4 : I’ll be more productive if I just finish this task, rather than waste time sleeping.

Fact: Yes, you’ll be away from your desk if you spend 10 to 30 minutes sleeping. But you’ll likely make up for that “wasted” time afterward. “My research shows that people feel tired after a long time of work during the day,” Sara Mednick told Bloomberg Businessweek. “It’s difficult to keep energetic and productive all day.” However, a nap can leave you feeling refreshed and more ready to deal with the task at hand.

1.According to the passage, a short nap has the following benefits EXCEPT .

A. making people think more quickly

B. improving people’s memory

C. allowing old people to live longer

D. raising people’s work efficiency

2.How you feel after your nap is connected with ________.

A. the way of sleep B. the place of sleep

C. the environment of sleep D. the length of sleep

3.Sara Mednick indicates that _________.

A. taking a short nap at work is a waste of time

B. people become less productive without a nap

C. people become less productive after a nap

D. napping is only for the lazy and young children

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. The advantages of taking a nap.

B. The more naps you take, the more productive you become.

C. 4 things people get wrong about napping.

D. How to take an afternoon nap correctly.

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