Sophie worked for a technology company in New York. Her boss asked her to travel to Tokyo for an important meeting. Sophie was excited because she had never been to Japan before. The flight from New York to Tokyo was fourteen hours long. Sophie tried to sleep on the plane, but she could not relax. She watched two movies and read a book during the flight. When the plane landed in Tokyo, it was early morning. Sophie felt very tired because her body thought it was evening. Tokyo was thirteen hours ahead of New York. Her colleague Yuki met her at the airport. 'Welcome to Tokyo!' Yuki said with a smile. Sophie thanked her and tried to look awake. Yuki noticed that Sophie looked exhausted. 'Do you have jet lag?' Yuki asked. 'Yes, I feel like a zombie,' Sophie replied. Yuki laughed and said she understood the feeling. They took a taxi to Sophie's hotel in the city center. Sophie wanted to sleep immediately, but Yuki stopped her. 'You should stay awake until tonight,' Yuki advised. 'That will help your body adjust to the new time zone.' Sophie groaned but agreed to try. Yuki suggested they go for a walk outside. 'Sunlight helps reset your internal clock,' she explained. They walked through a beautiful park near the hotel. The fresh air helped Sophie feel more awake. Yuki bought them both green tea from a small shop. 'Drink water and avoid too much caffeine,' Yuki said. Sophie thought the green tea tasted delicious. By lunchtime, Sophie was struggling to keep her eyes open. Yuki took her to a ramen restaurant for lunch. The hot soup and noodles gave Sophie some energy. 'Eating meals at local times also helps,' Yuki told her. After lunch, they visited a famous temple. Sophie took many photos to show her family. Walking around the temple kept her mind busy. In the afternoon, Sophie felt extremely sleepy again. Yuki suggested a short walk to a nearby garden. The garden was peaceful and very beautiful. Sophie sat on a bench and almost fell asleep. Yuki gently woke her up after a few minutes. 'A short nap is okay, but not too long,' Yuki said. Sophie appreciated all of Yuki's helpful advice. Finally, it was seven o'clock in the evening. They had dinner at a traditional Japanese restaurant. Sophie enjoyed the sushi and miso soup. After dinner, Yuki walked Sophie back to her hotel. 'Go to bed early tonight and wake up at a normal time tomorrow,' Yuki advised. Sophie thanked Yuki for spending the whole day with her. She fell asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow. The next morning, Sophie woke up at six o'clock. She felt much better than the day before. Her body was starting to adjust to Tokyo time. Sophie had breakfast at the hotel and went to her meeting. The meeting went very well. Sophie was happy that she had listened to Yuki's tips. By the third day, her jet lag was almost gone. Sophie learned that jet lag takes time, but there are ways to make it easier.
English Story (A2)Dealing with Jet Lag
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Sophie travels from New York to Tokyo for a business trip. She struggles with jet lag but learns helpful tips from her colleague Yuki to adjust to the new time zone.
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Comprehension Questions
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Why did Sophie travel to Tokyo?
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What did Yuki advise Sophie to do to fight jet lag?
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What does sunlight help with according to Yuki?
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