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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 779 words · 7 minutes · 0 reads · Intermediate
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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
- Author
- HSK Read
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- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Updated
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
What did Ellie discover about her internal clock during the experiment?
Falls asleep at 11:30 p.m. and wakes at 8:00 a.m.
Why is light important for regulating the body clock?
Morning light suppresses the sleep-inducing hormone, telling the brain to wake up
What method did Ellie use to solve the sleep problems caused by her phone?
Locked the phone in a box and set the screen to grayscale
What dietary changes did Ellie make during the experiment?
Drank only one cup of coffee, ate dinner early, and avoided alcohol
What do experts suggest for adjusting wake-up time?
Change by half an hour each day, going slowly


