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Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, says that a study of 1,000 Brits showed that the six most common sleeping positions can indicate personality types. “We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious (潜意识) posture says about us，” Idzikowski said. “What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect.” The research also links certain sleeping positions with health risks. Some aid digestion while others spur on snoring (打鼾) and restlessness. Here are the six common sleeping positions and correlated personality types and health implications, according to this study. ·Foetus position — About 41% of participants sleep in this curled­up (蜷缩) manner. Women are twice as likely to rest like this and it is listed as the most common position. These sleepers are said to have a tough appearance but are still sensitive and may appear to be shy but warm up quickly. · Log position — If you sleep on your side with both arms down, you are a social, easy­going person who is trusting, sometimes to the point of being cheated easily. The study showed 15% of people sleep like a log. ·Yearner position — A close third is the side­lying position with both arms out in front of the body, with 13% of participants sleeping like this. Yearners are noted to be open­minded and still cynical (愤世嫉俗), and stubborn about sticking to decisions once they are made. ·Soldier position — These sleepers lie on their backs with arms down and kept close to the body. This 8% study is said to be reserved, quiet, without fuss, and hold themselves and others to a high standard. Soldier sleepers have a higher likelihood for snoring due to the flat­back position, which may not cause them to wake up often but may result in a less restful night's sleep. ·Freefall position — Those people who lie on their stomachs with arms under or wrapped around a pillow with head turned to the side, make up 7% of the population studied. Freefallers are brash, outgoing, and are very uncomfortable with criticism. ·Starfish position — Sleepers who lie on their backs with arms up near their head or the pillow account for 5% of participants. These people tend to be listeners with great patience, and are uncomfortable being the center of attention. People who sleep in starfish position are more likely to snore and to suffer from a poor night's sleep more often. Title: Sleep position and your personality Scientists have come to conclusion that sleep positions can (1)________  personality types. Despite our (2)________ of body language while awake, scientists have found it interesting that the profile behind the subconscious posture is of great (3)________. Foetus position Those who curled up while (4)________ are usually tough­looking but shy and sensitive indeed. Log position People who sleep like a log usually (5)________ others and easy to be cheated. Yearner position Those who (6)________ on their sides with arms in front are not easy to change their minds. Soldier position These sleepers are more (7)________ to snore and experience poor sleep. Freefall position This kind of sleepers are outgoing but feel uncomfortable with (8)________________________________________________________________________. Starfish position The sleepers listen to others with (9)________ but dislike being paid (10)________ to. 答案：1.indicate　2.awareness　3.difference　 4.sleeping   5. trust　 6.lie　     7.likely　    8.criticism　  9.patience  10. attention

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