Expository Reading: Why Sleep is Important

Sleep is a vital part of our daily routine. It’s during sleep that our body has time to wind down and repair itself. Research shows that people who consistently lack sleep often struggle to keep up with their daily responsibilities.

A good night's sleep also improves memory. Scientists have found that the brain is like a computer—it needs to clear its cache to perform well. Without rest, the wind of stress can blow through your day, making everything feel harder. So, next time you consider staying up late, remember: “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

PIE Section

1. P (Pronunciation)

• Vocabulary in the text:

• Idiom: Early to bed, early to rise

• Phrasal Verbs: Wind down, Keep up

• Homographs: Wind (air movement) / Wind (to relax or slow down).

2. I (Intonation)

• Stress these words to highlight key points:

• sleep, repair, wind, keep

3. E (Expression)

• No, this reading delivers facts and does not need strong expressiveness. Focus on a clear and steady tone.