Time Change 2026: Should Clocks Stop Changing?
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Every year, people in Italy change their clocks.
This is called the time change.
In 2026, people will move clocks back 60 minutes.
This means one hour less of light in the evening.
Many people do not like the time change.
Some people ask: why not stop it?
The time change can be hard for the body.
It can make people feel tired.
There are 5 easy tips to help the body adjust.
These tips can help people sleep better.
Some countries do not change their clocks at all.
In those countries, the time stays the same all year.
People still talk about abolishing the time change in Italy.
But for now, Italy still changes the clocks.
The next time change will happen in 2026.
Vocabulary5 words
- clocks
- things that show the time
- time change
- moving the clock forward or back by one hour
- tips
- small pieces of helpful advice
- abolishing
- stopping something completely
- adjust
- to change a little to fit something new
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Quiz
Answer key
1. 60 minutes 2. There is one hour less light 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Every year, people in Italy change their _____.
This is called the _____.
In 2026, people will move clocks back _____ minutes.
This means one hour less of light in the _____.
Many people do not like the time _____.
Some people ask: why not stop it?
The time change can be hard for the _____.
It can make people feel _____.
There are 5 easy _____ to help the body adjust.
Some countries do not change their _____ at all.
People still talk about _____ the time change in Italy.
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