题目内容：

    If you’ve ever had a nightmare (噩梦), you’re not alone. 1. A nightmare is a bad dream. It can make you feel scared, anxious or upset.

Why do I get nightmares?

Stressful things that happen during the day can turn dreams into nightmares. Nightmares may be a way to reduce the pressures of the day. Sometimes major changes can cause stress that leads to nightmares. Another thing that may cause nightmares is watching scary movies or reading scary books, especially before you go to bed.2.

How can I prevent nightmares?

Although it is normal to have a nightmare once in a while, there are some methods you can try to get nightmares under control.

◆ Get into a healthy sleep routine (习惯).3. Avoid eating or exercising just before bedtime. Avoid scary books or movies before bedtime.

◆ Use a nightlight. With a nightlight, if you awake from a nightmare, you’ll be able to see familiar things and remember where you are.

◆ Keep your door open. 4. If you are scared, get up and find someone for reassurance (安心). You’re never too old for a hug!

What if the nightmares don’t go away?

Most of the time, nightmares are not a big problem. It often helps to tell a trusted adult about your bad dreams. 5. Sometimes it helps to keep a dream journal, a notebook in which you describe the dreams you can remember. If you have frequent nightmares, you and your parents might want to see a doctor to help you deal with your bad dreams.

A. You can go to bed about the same time and wake up at the same time every day.

B. Nightmares are not real and they cannot hurt you.

C. But sometimes you might have a nightmare for no reason at all.

D. This will help you remember that your family is close by.

E. The amount of sleep a person needs depends a lot on his or her age.

F. Just talking about what happened might make you feel better.

G. Almost everyone gets them once in a while --adults, as well as kids.