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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 6A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 6A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "duvet", "snore", "insomnia", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
to sleep
to sleep
[Verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy. 
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to yawn
to yawn
[Verb]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

Ex: As the lecture dragged on, students began to yawn in boredom. 
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nap
nap
[noun]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

Ex: After a long morning of meetings, she decided to take a quick nap to recharge her energy for the afternoon. 
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sleepy
sleepy
[Adjective]

feeling the need or desire to sleep

Ex: After staying up late to finish her homework, she felt incredibly sleepy during class. 
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to snore
to snore
[Verb]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: My roommate often snores loudly, keeping me awake at night. 
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blanket
blanket
[noun]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

Ex: She wrapped herself in a warm blanket while watching her favorite movie on a chilly evening. 
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sheet
sheet
[noun]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

Ex: She changed the bed sheets every week to keep her bedroom feeling fresh and clean. 
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pillow
pillow
[noun]

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

Ex: I need to buy a new pillow for better neck support. 
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duvet
duvet
[noun]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

Ex: She slipped into her cozy bed and pulled the duvet up to her chin for a restful night's sleep. 
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insomnia
insomnia
[noun]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

Ex: After several weeks of stress at work, she began to suffer from insomnia, making it difficult to concentrate during the day. 
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sleeping pill

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

Ex: After struggling with insomnia for weeks, she finally decided to consult her doctor about a sleeping pill. 
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light sleeper

someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

Ex: As a light sleeper, she often woke up at the slightest noise, making it difficult for her to stay asleep through the night. 
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to [fall] asleep

to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

Ex: After a long day at work, she quickly fell asleep on the couch. 
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fast asleep
fast asleep
[Adjective]

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

Ex: Despite the noise outside, she remains fast asleep, undisturbed by the commotion. 
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nightmare
nightmare
[noun]

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

Ex: The horror movie I watched last night gave me nightmares. 
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to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: Many people tend to oversleep on weekends after a busy week. 
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to set
to set
[Verb]

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

Ex: She set the computer to mute. 
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alarm
alarm
[noun]

a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

Ex: The alarm on his bedside table rang loudly, prompting him to jump out of bed and start his day. 
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to [sleep] like a dog

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: After a long day of hiking, he was so exhausted that he collapsed on the couch and slept like a dog. 
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to sleepwalk

to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

Ex: Ever since he was a child, he would occasionally sleepwalk around the house, much to his parents' surprise. 
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awake
awake
[Adjective]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

Ex: He was fully awake and alert during the early morning meeting. 
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