Question 1

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

1.1 Quote an informal word from paragraph 1 which means the same as ‘sleep’. (1)

1.2 Refer to paragraph 2.

1.2.1 How can a lack of sleep affect people while they are at work? State
TWO facts. (2)

1.2.2 Explain the difference between employers and employees. (2)

1.3 Refer to paragraph 3.

1.3.1 How do you know that King’s research included many people? (1)

1.3.2 How do you know that King’s research included many people? (1)

1.4 How do you think medical aids are affected by their members who have
poor sleeping patterns? (2)

1.5 Explain why the following statement is FALSE:

Not sleeping for a few hours at night, leads to weight loss. (1)

1.6 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: Diabetes means that you have …

A a few hours of sleep daily.
B too much sugar in your blood.
C too many hours of sleep daily.
D too little sugar in your blood. (1)

1.7 Give TWO reasons why the writer links obesity to ‘low self-image’ and
‘depression’. (2)

1.8 Explain the term ‘24/7 availability of entertainment’ (line 37) in your OWN
words. (1)

1.9 Why, in your opinion, does lack of sleep affect decision-making? (2)

1.10 Refer to paragraph 9.

10.1.1 Mention ONE example of an ‘unhealthy lifestyle habit’. (1)

10.1.2 Which word in this paragraph means the same as ‘not enough’? (1)

10.11 What advice does Charles King give to those who wish to improve their
sleeping patterns? State TWO points. (2)

10.12 In your view, does this article teach the readers any valuable lessons? (2)

10.13 Discuss the suitability of the title, ‘We need more sleep’. (2)

1.14 Name ONE social media application (app) mentioned in the text. (1)

1.15 What is the aim of this programme? (2)

1.16 At whom do you think the question, ‘How about you?’, is directed? (1)

1.17 Do you think it will be a good idea to start such a programme in your own
community? Justify your answer. (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30