Read the text below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.

Sleep is very important – in fact, it’s just as important for your body as eating and exercising. If you don’t get enough sleep, then you won’t be able to enjoy yourself. Playing with friends, going swimming or even watching videos will not be much fun if you’re tired. People of all ages need sleep, but different people need different amounts. Babies sleep about twice as long as they stay awake. Teenagers need about eight or ten hours a night and older people need less – six or seven hours. But one person may need more than another even if they are both the same age. Six out of ten children say they are tired during the day, which means they are not getting enough sleep. So how can you get to sleep? A good idea is to write down what you are thinking about before you go to bed. Then, make sure your bedroom is as dark as possible and it isn’t too hot or too cold. You can also try counting from 1 to 100 with your eyes closed. Don’t drink cola before going to bed and don’t do any sport in the evening. Reading an exciting book or watching an adventure film isn’t a good idea either!

Answers TRUE/ FALSE

Sleep isn’t so important for your body as eating or exercising.