Single parent Dianna Bennett, 43, works as a nurse at a correctional facility in Gardner, Mass. To be able to spend time with her three children during the day, she works the night shift, a schedule that usually allows her no more than four hours of sleep, “My kids tell me I am always tired.” She says. Amy Schwartzman, 35, a law student at Yale University, gets up at 9 a.m. and then, she attends classes and simulated court and work as a research assistant, often does not get home until 10 p.m. Nights of throwing into bed at 3 a.m. makes her feel “as if my brain isn't moving as quickly as it should be.” Noting that the circles under her eyes keep getting darker, “My mother told me I look like a raccoon.” Says Schwartzman.
31. Sleep loss contributes to everything EXCEPT______.
A. drug abuse
B. poor school grades
C. work effect
D. accidents
32. According to the passage, on weekends some people always ______.
A. go to bed
B. go to bed early
C. get up late
D. get up early
33. Because of sleep loss, most American ______.
A. have wide open eyes
B. are not fully alert
C. try to sleep more
D. live in the twilight zone
34. Though not stated, the author implies that ______.
A. American drug abuse is connected with loss of sheep
B. American students' poor grades result from lack of sleep
C. Adequate sleep is necessary for people's health
D. Accidents in the states could be reduced by more sleep
35. In his passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned by the author?
A. How interesting American night life is.
B. How busy some Americans are.
C. Some Americans' attitude toward sleep.
D. People should have more sleep.