For Teens, A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep

What is the definition of 'adolescent'?

• a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult

• an elderly person who has retired

• a toddler learning to walk

• a person who has completed university

A system in the body that controls when a person sleeps, eats, and performs other necessary functions is called a ________.

• system

• organ

• muscle

• enzyme

For Teens, A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep: Sleep-deprived kids are more prone to ________.

• mental and physical health problems

• better academic performance

• increased energy levels

• improved concentration

According to the passage, what is one way to help teens get enough sleep?

• Make them go to bed earlier

• Have school start later

• Give them more homework

• Let them use their phones at night

The passage states that getting different amounts of sleep each night can be bad for mental health.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Pelayo suggests teens sleep for ___ hours each night for a week or two to figure out how much sleep they need to feel their best.

• 10

• 6

• 8

• 12

According to the passage, what is a negative consequence of sleeping more on weekends to make up for missing sleep during the week?

• It helps improve mental health

• It can be bad for mental health

• It makes students more alert

• It has no effect

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

• Older teenagers function better during the day if they are allowed to take several short naps.

• Adults require 8-10 hours of sleep a night to remain healthy, while teenagers require even more sleep.

• Depending on their age and personal needs, teenagers require about 8-10 hours of sleep a night to stay healthy.

• When teenagers fall asleep, their unique biology prevents them from staying asleep for the recommended 8-10 hours.

Which quotation best provides a reason why teenagers struggle to get enough sleep?

• "Sleep-deprived kids are more prone to mental and physical illnesses." (Paragraph 4)

• "A 17- or 18-year-old does not need as much sleep as a 14-year-old in order to function on a daily basis,' Fuligni found." (Paragraph 7)

• "despite the change in their internal body clocks, school start times and other schedules don't change." (Paragraph 11)

• "Sleeping more on weekends to make up for missing sleep during the week isn't a good idea, though." (Paragraph 15)

How does paragraph 13 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

• It shows how easy it is for schools to allow teenagers to sleep longer.

• It emphasizes the positive outcomes of starting school later for teenagers.

• It points out how uncommon it is for teenagers to go to school later in the U.S.

• It explains why many states are hesitant to start school at a later time.