Use of English

Night Habits

Many people think the night is simply a time to switch off, but our evenings are often full of small habits and feelings. Some people like to stay awake late, while others prefer to go to bed early and (0) DRIFT OFF almost at once. Students, for example, often mean to go to bed on time, but then they stay (1) .......... watching videos or chatting with friends. The next morning, getting (2) .......... can feel like climbing a mountain, especially after a restless night. At weekends, some people enjoy a long lie-in and decide to (3) .......... in until the sun is already high. There are also many expressions connected with sleep. If someone falls asleep very quickly, we may say they are out like a (4) ........... If a person sleeps very deeply, it can be hard to (5) .......... them up. On the other hand, a noisy alarm clock can bring sleep to an end in a rather sudden (6) ........... For many of us, a good night's sleep depends (7) .......... a quiet room, a comfortable bed and a calm mind. Without these, we may wake up tired and find it hard to get (8) .......... the day with energy.