Can Daylight Saving Time kill you?
A) Warm up: Daylight Saving Time (DST)
- What it Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
- Does your country observe DST? How do you feel about it?
B) Vocabulary: match the words and phrases with their meaning
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C) Reading and Listening: Can Daylight Saving Time kill you?
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Can Daylight Saving Time Kill You?
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Every spring and summer, parts of and the USA adjust their clocks by an hour to mark the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST). However, DST has several negative consequences.
Research has shown that losing sleep can harm your health, and the days following the time change often see an increase in serious heart problems. For instance, the American Heart Association reports a in on Mondays and in the days after DST begins. Additionally, there has been a rise in the number of road accidents, and some individuals may experience symptoms of . The time change can affect energy levels, causing people to feel , and during the day.
While there are some benefits associated with DST, such as better utilization of sunlight, longer daylight hours, and potential reductions in energy , the drawbacks often seem to these advantages. Therefore, it could be argued that eliminating DST would help save lives and reduce symptoms of depression.
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Daylight Saving Time is observed in both Canada and the USA.
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The American Heart Association found no change in heart attack rates after DST begins.
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Some people may feel more tired during the day after the time change.
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DST is linked to a decrease in road accidents.
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Longer daylight hours are considered a benefit of DST.
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Eliminating DST could potentially reduce depression symptoms.
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The text suggests that the benefits of DST outweigh the drawbacks.
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D) Time Expressions
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F) Discussion:
- Do you think the negatives of DST outweigh the positives? Why or why not?
- Who benefits the most from DST? Who benefits the least from DST?
- Should DST be abolished? Should it implemented in your home country?
- How do you save time? Example, listening to music while doing your laundry. Waking up early.
- In your opinion, When is the best time for: Eating breakfast, lunch, dinner? Relaxing? checking Social Media, going to the supermarket,
G) Writing: You must be logged in to write/comment.Should Daylight Time Saving be abolished?
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Should Daylight Saving Time be abolished?
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H) Research:
Objective: Practice research skills by finding real-world statistics or opinions on DST.
Task: find statistics on how DST affects health, energy consumption, or safety.
