The New Science Behind Sleep

1.Which of the following details best fits in the empty box?

• A You can make poor decisions.

• B It is harder to fight off disease.

• C You can be in a bad mood.

• D It is difficult to remember things.

2.Based on its topic sentence, what is paragraph 3 most likely about?

• F How lack of sleep affects your mind

• G How you can use your mind to fall asleep

• H How your mind can help you feel less tired

• J How the act of sleeping is all in your mind

3.Based on the dictionary entry, how many syllables are in the word irritable?

• A one

• B two

• C three

• D four

4.Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that lack of sleep can be dangerous?

• F Some people believe that being able to function with less sleep is a sign of willpower.

• G Those who slept for less than six hours performed as if they were relearning the task from the beginning.

• H People who drive when they are drowsy are more likely to have accidents.

• J However, if you find yourself waking up tired and dragging yourself to school or work day after day, it is time to commit to a better sleep schedule.

5.According to the chart, which of the following is true?

• A You need the most sleep when you are a teenager.

• B You need the same amount of sleep at any age.

• C You need more sleep as you get older.

• D You need less sleep as you get older.

6.What is the best summary of the passage?

• F Americans sleep less than they should. People should plan their day with time for enough sleep. You can become weak or sick if you do not get enough sleep. You can also gain weight from overeating.

• G Sleeping is an important part of a healthful life. If you do not get enough sleep, your body and your mind suffer. You can also be a danger to others. There are things you can do to make sure you get enough sleep.

• H Most people do not get enough sleep, but it is important to do so. You can go to bed earlier. Do not do anything active, such as exercising, before going to bed or you will have trouble falling asleep.

• J Sleep is the most important part of your day. Getting enough sleep helps you feel better and gets you in a good mood. People like doctors need to get a lot of sleep in order to do their jobs well.