Ejercicio Questions 7-8 · Inglés Majors de 25 anys (Catalunya) Tribunal especial Serie 3 2026

WHY IS MY CAT SLEEPING SO MUCH?

Cats spend a significant portion of their day asleep, and their typical sleeping pattern is rooted in biology, age, and lifestyle. Understanding your cat’s normal sleep patterns helps ease the concern for pet parents wondering if something’s wrong.

What’s Normal Sleep for a Cat?

Adult cats tend to sleep anywhere from 12 to 16 hours a day, though some may push that number closer to 20. Most cats sleep in light stages, with a few short periods of deep sleep throughout the day.

Unlike humans—who generally sleep in one long block—cats take multiple shorter naps rather than one extended sleep period. This helps them remain alert to changes in their environment, even while napping.

Kittens sleep most of the day, and adolescent cats often have erratic sleep patterns punctuated by intense playful activity. Once a cat reaches adulthood, their sleeping habits become more stable, with more set sleeping schedules. Senior cats often sleep more deeply and more frequently than younger ones.

Environment and Lifestyle Factors

House cats with limited stimulation may sleep more simply because there’s less to do. Conserving energy is still instinctual for cats, but boredom can amplify those tendencies. Creating an engaging environment with toys, scratching posts, and playtime can balance out excessive lounging.

Cats sleep deeply after a burst of activity, but if your cat wakes briefly just to change positions or check out a sound, that’s normal. Cat naps help them stay recharged, especially after climbing, exploring, or interacting with people and pets.

Text adapted from an article by

Nico Avelle. HowStuffWorks [online] (September 10, 2025)

pattern: patró / patrón

rooted: determinat / determinado

nap: migdiada / siesta

lounging: descans / descanso

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7. Which of the following CANNOT substitute the word but in the sentence “Cats sleep deeply after a burst of activity, but if your cat wakes briefly just to change positions or check out a sound, that’s normal”?

8. Which of the following can substitute the word ease in the sentence “Understanding your cat’s normal sleep patterns helps ease the concern for pet parents wondering if something’s wrong”?