Matura 2020, angielski, poziom podstawowy: zadania z odpowiedziami

Dobierz właściwy nagłówek do części tekstu: In many countries worldwide, clocks are put forward an hour in spring, and then put back an hour in autumn. This practice is called daylight saving time. It gives an extra hour of daylight, and so saves money on artificial light. It also allows people to do outdoor activities longer in daylight and might help to reduce crime, which mostly takes place at night.

Dobierz właściwy nagłówek do części tekstu: Although daylight saving time was introduced only a century ago, saving daylight is not a new idea. Even ancient civilizations did something similar. For example, the Romans kept time using water clocks that had different scales for different months of the year. The sun has always been of great importance to people and they have adjusted their daily activities so that these could take place during daylight.

Dobierz właściwy nagłówek do części tekstu: Though there are many arguments for daylight saving time, research shows that a 60-minute time change can seriously affect one's body and health. Apart from disturbing sleep cycles, it increases the risk of heart attacks on the Monday immediately after the clocks go forward or back. Statistics also show that on that day car drivers have more accidents.

Dobierz właściwy nagłówek do części tekstu: However, you can minimize the negative effects of the time change. For example, instead of making the change on Sunday, you can do it earlier, on Friday night or on Saturday. Try to eat meals, sleep, and wake up according to that time over the weekend. You can also take a short nap during the day – no more than 20 minutes long. This way you will have more time to get used to the change and when Monday comes you will feel better.