B4

For several weeks now, I have been unable to sleep. There is nothing worrying me in particular – my job is going fine and I think of myself as a generally happy, relaxed type of person.

 BE

B5

Recently, a friend of mine told me about an article he had read in a magazine.

 READ

B6

According to the article, insomnia is a very common problem which affects nearly everyone at some time in their life.

 AFFECT

B7

So far, medical research hasn’t managed to find an effective cure for this condition although hopes are high that one will be found soon.

 FIND

B8

Because of the lack of progress in research, sometimes experts recommend the traditional remedy of counting sheep. Like most people, I’d always considered that to be a joke. But, apparently, having something to take your mind off sleep (or the lack of it!) is the best thing you can do.

 HAVE

B9

Tonight, then, I am going to try counting sheep.

 GO

B10

So hopefully, I will get my first good night’s sleep in weeks!

 GET