READING PASSAGE 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1–13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.

Sleeping on the job

Can curling up under your desk, or in a purpose-built sleep pod, for a 10-minute sleep improve your performance at work?

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Questions

Questions 1-4

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?

In boxes 1–4 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1. The majority of mistakes in the workplace happen in the afternoon.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

2. A short nap of five minutes is enough to reduce errors at work.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

3. People who work long hours are more likely to have sleeping problems.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

4. Doing nothing is acceptable in Australian culture.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

Questions 5-10

Complete the table below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Where nap takes place

CushoBed
Used by: Wordplay
Description: blends features of a giant 5 and a sofa

TechnoSnooze
Used by:
• State Right Australia
• Instant Publicity

Description:
• an ultra-modern lounger with a 6 at the top
• lessens stress on the 7
• allows you to sleep for a maximum of 8

9
Used by: Harry Baker
Description: a sweet-smelling room with subtle lighting and background 10

Questions 11-13

Answer the questions below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.

11 To what does Harry Baker compare napping?

12 Apart from their superiors, who do workers need consent from if they are to feel comfortable taking a nap at work?

13 What do managers need to understand before they can support their staff in ‘sleeping on the job’?