Reading Comprehension Test 20 Welcome to your Reading Comprehension Test 20 Name Email DIRECTIONS (1-7): Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Sleep is not just a period of rest, it plays a crucial role in how we learn and remember. During sleep, our brains consolidate memories, transforming short-term memories into long-term ones. This process involves strengthening the connections between brain cells that fired together while we were learning or experiencing something new. The type of waves associated with the initial code of memories during the sleep is called delta waves. There are two main stages of sleep important for memory consolidation: slow-wave sleep and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Slow-wave sleep, characterized by deep brain waves, allows for the initial encoding and strengthening of memories. REM sleep, with its rapid eye movements and increased brain activity, as during daydreaming, is thought to be crucial for processing emotional memories and integrating new information with existing knowledge. The amount and quality of sleep we get significantly impacts our ability to learn remember and concentrate. Skimping on sleep can lead to difficulty forming new memories, as well as impairing the ability to recall existing ones. None 1. What is the main benefit of sleep for our brains? (a) Relaxation of muscles (b) Regulation of body temperature (c) Consolidation of memories (d) Detoxification of the body (e) Production of digestive enzymes None 2. What type of brain wave activity is associated with the initial encoding of memories during sleep? (a) Beta waves (b) Delta waves (c) Alpha waves (d) Theta waves (e) Kappa waves None 3. Which stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements and increased brain activity? (a) Non-REM sleep (b) Deep sleep (c) REM sleep (d) Light sleep (e) Wakefulness None 4. What is a potential consequence of not getting enough sleep? (a) Increased appetite (b) Difficulty concentrating (c) Improved mood (d) Enhanced creativity (e) Stronger immune system None 5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is most likely true? (a) Memories are formed only while we are awake and learning new information. (b) Sleep has no impact on our ability to learn and remember. (c) Both slow-wave sleep and REM sleep play a role in memory consolidation. (d) Deep sleep is the only important stage for memory consolidation. (e) REM sleep is primarily responsible for erasing unwanted memories. None 6. The passage compares the brain during REM sleep to which of the following activities? (a) Daydreaming (b) Deep meditation (c) Problem-solving (d) Complete rest (e) Sensory deprivation None 7. The word “consolidation” in the passage refers to: (a) Relaxation (b) Strengthening (c) Fragmentation (d) Activation (e) Elimination None Time's up
