WEEKEND HOMEWORK 3 FOR 11 GRADE

Text 1:

Deep Sleep

Deep sleep is important for everyone. The actual amount of sleep you need depends on your age. A young child ought to sleep ten to twelve hours, and a teenager about nine hours. Adults differ a lot in their sleeping habits. For most of them, seven to eight hours a night is enough, but some sleep longer, while others manage with only four hours.
For a good night, having a comfortable place to sleep is very important. Also, there should be plenty of fresh air in the room. A warm drink sometimes helps people to sleep although it is not a good idea to drink coffee immediately before going to bed.
If you have to travel a very long distance, try to go to bed earlier than usual the day before the journey. This will help you to fell more rested when you arrive.


Text 2:

Superheroes

A superhero is a fictional character with special powers. Since the first Superman story was written in the USA in 1938, superheroes have appeared in various comic books around the world. But more recently they have become better known as film characters.

Although superhero powers vary widely, superhuman strength and the ability to fly are common. Some superheroes do not have special powers but have developed other important abilities. In order to protect friends and family, a superhero’s identity is normally kept secret, which often means superheroes have a complicated double life.

There have been successful superheroes in countries other than the USA. Examples include Cyber six from Argentina and the heroes of AK Comics from Egypt. Japan is the only country that has created as many superhero characters as the USA. However, most Japanese superheroes are short-lived. While American entertainment companies reinvent superheroes, hoping they will stay popular, Japanese companies frequently introduce new characters.


Text 3:

UNDERWATER RESEARCH
Fourteen-years-old Miguel Diaz talks about and exciting science project.

Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr. Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and various creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore and we spent three days on a boat.

The team used a piece of underwater equipment called a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to collect information. The ROV could measure water depth and temperature and it also had a camera that sent live film back to the boat. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times.

However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite frightened-mainly because I couldn’t see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid anymore. It was amazing to see the colourful fish swimming around and I could see all the way to the Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 metres down.

I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects. The team was very friendly and everyone was happy to explain what they knew about the sea. It was a great opportunity and it has made me think about my goals in life. The experience will definitely help me work harder to become a scientist.