When it’s impossible to sleep at night because of the heat, many problems arise.
All over the world, temperatures are going up at night due to global warming. A study found that when the temperature at night is over 30°C, the length of nightlysleep decreases by over 14 minutes. This may not seem like a lot at first, but a study reveals that a global average of 44 hours of sleep are lost for each person per year.
When people lack sleep, their immunesystems become weak. They get sick and forgetful, and there is even a higher risk of major diseases like cancer. Not enough sleep at night can also create an unsafe environment during the day. Those who drive to work or operate heavy machines may not pay attention and cause more accidents than they would if they were well rested.
Unfortunately, women, the elderly, and poor people are most affected by rising temperatures. Women’s bodies cool quicker in the evening than men’s when going to sleep, so they feel the heat sooner. Older people generally sleep less because they have poor body temperature control, so sleeping in the heat is a real problem.In poor nations, people have less access to fans or air conditioning; therefore, they don’t have any way to lower the temperatures in their bedrooms. There are many problems caused by global warming, and not getting enough sleep is another one.
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Words in Use
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equal
[ˋikwəl]
adj. 平等的
vt. 等於；匹敵
n. （能力、地位等）同樣 / 相當的人
The two people wereequal in ability.
這 2 人在能力方面相當。
Four plus four is equal to eight.
4 加 4 等於 8。
Four plus four equals eight.
4 加 4 等於 8。
I equal Andrew in strength.
我和安德魯的力氣不相上下。
When it comes to singing, Kent has no equal.
說到唱歌，肯特沒有勢均力敵的對手。
When it comes to singing, Kent is second to none.
說到唱歌，肯特沒有勢均力敵的對手。
高中 Level 2
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global
[ˋglob!]
a. 全球的，全世界的
This could become a global problem.
這可能成為全球的問題。
Global warming is an issue which we can’t pay too much attention to. 全球暖化是個我們再注意也不為過的議題。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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decrease
[dɪˋkris]
vt. & vi. 減少
Mary’s fear decreased as she calmed down.
瑪莉鎮定下來時，就不那麼害怕了。
The company has decreased the number of its staff members because of the recession.
因為經濟不景氣，公司已裁減了員工人數。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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risk
[rɪsk]
vt. 冒……的風險
n. 風險
Parents shouldn’t run the risk of leaving their children alone.
父母不應冒讓小孩獨處的風險。
The soldier risked his life trying to save his friend.
那位士兵冒著生命危險，企圖拯救他的朋友。
Jane’s father warns her not to risk traveling alone.
珍的爸爸警告她不要冒險獨自去旅行。
Rita’s mistake puther children at risk.
莉塔犯的錯使她的孩子遭受危險。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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operate
[ˋɑpə͵ret]
vt. 操作
vi. 運轉；動手術
This machinery operates night and day.
這個機械裝置日夜運轉。
The doctors decided to operate on the man who just had a serious car accident.
醫生決定要替那剛發生嚴重車禍的男子動手術。
It takes practice to operate this machine.
要操作這部機器需要練習才行。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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elderly
[ˋɛldɚlɪ]
a. 年老的
Please give your seat to elderly passengers on the bus.
在公車上請讓座給年長的乘客。
We should learn to respect the elderly.
我們應學習尊重長者。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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generally
[ˋdʒɛnərəlɪ]
adv. 通常，一般地
Generally, it's considered rude to stare at people. 通常，瞪著別人看是被認為很無禮的。
英檢中級
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access
[ˋæksɛs]
n. （對人、地、物的）接近或使用的權利或門徑（與介詞 to 並用）
vt. 使用；（電腦）存取（資料）
The only means of access to the building is along a muddy track.
沿著一條泥濘小路是到那棟大樓的唯一途徑。
Students in this school have easy access to the lab.
該校的學生可隨時使用實驗室。
You need a card to access the building at night.
晚上時，你需要用一張卡來進入那棟建築。
Every time I access this file, my computer crashes.
每當我要讀取這個檔案時，我的電腦就會當機。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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arise
[əˋraɪz]
vi. 產生，形成
Tony’s failure arose from laziness.
東尼的失敗起因於懶惰。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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nightly
[ˋnaɪtlɪ]
a. 夜間的
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immune
[ɪˋmjun]
a. 免疫的
After you receive this vaccine, you will be immune to the contagious disease.
你打過這劑疫苗後就會對這個傳染病免疫。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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forgetful
[fɚˋgɛtfəl]
a. 健忘的
Practical Phrases
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global warming
全球暖化
Global warming is an issue which we can’t pay too much attention to. 全球暖化是個我們再注意也不為過的議題。
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the elderly
老年人（泛指所有老年人）
= elderly people
We should learn to respect the elderly.
我們應學習尊重長者。
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elderly people
老年人（泛指所有老年人）
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have access to...
接觸到……；利用……
Students in this school have easy access to the lab.
該校的學生可隨時使用實驗室。
