Reading Comprehension - UNIT 12 - UM 12

GIST: What could be another title for the article?

• Understanding the Brain and How It Works

• New Trends in Brain Research

• How to Train Your Brain to Think Faster

VOCABULARY: In paragraph B, the flood of information means _______ of information.

• a lack

• a variety

• a huge amount

DETAIL: According to the article, which of the following is NOT true?

• The brain’s processing power allows you to react quickly in an emergency situation.

• The human brain contains about 100 billion neurons.

• The brain gets most of its energy from omega-3 fatty acids.

INFERENCE: If you were stuck on a homework problem, the author might suggest _______.

• going to the gym

• playing a musical instrument

• doing a crossword puzzle

IDIOM: If someone wants to “pick your brain,” they’ll probably _______.

• give you s brain scan

• look at yout test score

• ask you questions

The human brain is a __________ of wonder. Check out these facts about the brain:

The brain interprets pain _________, but it doesn’t actually feel pain.

The brain can combine individual memories to __________ problems.

Playing classical music to babies can potentially __________ their brain power.

Even while asleep, your brain can __________ enough energy to power a 25-watt light bulb.