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127 9 p.m. – More studying. I usually like to review tomorrow’s material for class during this time, but tomorrow we have a microbiology lab quiz, so that’s topping tonight’s agenda. 11.30 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Bedtime! Medical schools can be a really busy time in your life. However, most people find a work / life/fun balance that makes it manageable – and sometimes even fun! (Abridged from A Day in the Life of a First Year Medical Student ) 1) What does he do in the morning before going to class? 2) How does he get to school? 3) How many lectures does he have before lunch? What are they about? 4) What does he do during a lunch break? 5) What lectures does he have in the afternoon? 6) What does he do when he gets home? 7) Is your day as busy as his? 8) In what way is your day different? 15. Listening. Recording 1. Larks and Owls А) Read and memorize the following words and phrases. They will help you understand the conversation. -- “larks” – «жаворонки» -- “owls” or “night-owls” – «совы» -- on average – в среднем -- a body clock – биологические часы -- tiredness – усталость -- to be alert – быть на чеку, бдительным (бодрствовать) -- to get up at dawn – вставать на рассвете -- to fall asleep at dusk – засыпать в сумерки В) Listen to this conversation and answer the questions. You will hear the conversation twice. 1) Why are some people called “larks”? 2) Why are some people called “owls” or “night-owls”? 3) How many hours should people sleep each night? 4) What is a body clock? 5) What decided our sleeping patterns before we had electricity? 6) Why don’t most of us follow our natural body clocks now?