Reading Comprehension Quiz

to criticize individuals who stay up late

to investigate common sleep disorders

to explain what happens during sleep and describe its benefits

to explain how modern technology disrupts individuals’ sleep patterns

to encourage people to use technology at night

Many people do not get enough sleep.

Getting too little sleep may cause serious health issues.

Sports are responsible for teens’ lack of sleep.

Technology makes it easier for people to monitor their sleep habits.

Sleeping at night causes serious health issues.

Technology tempts people to stay up late, either by working at home well into

the night or watching television.

Blue light from technology devices interferes with people’s sleep patterns.

Technology forces people to exercise at night causing them to sleep less.

Technology tempts people to sleep more during the night.

Technology makes people sleep as soon as an electronic device is turned on.

inspires; motivates

produces; gives off

manipulates; alters

recoils; pulls away

reduces; diminishes

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 1 and 2

In at least four cycles, progressing through each stage in order.

By spending at least three hours in Stage 3, or deep sleep.

In two cycles of sleep that include vivid dreams in the REM stage.

By moving between Stage 1 and Stage 4 continuously.

By sleeping through Stage 1 and Stage 2 only.

Our immune systems depend on adequate sleep to fight off infections.”

“We are more likely to get sick when we are sleep-deprived because we have not

allowed our bodies to restore our immune systems at night.”

“Lack of sleep also raises our blood pressure and alters the balance of our hormones,

which over time can lead to problems such as heart disease, weight gain, and diabetes.”

“When we have not consolidated information during REM sleep, we are more likely to

be forgetful, have trouble making decisions, and feel moody and irritable.”

A single night of poor or compromised sleep is not likely to be too Harmful.”

moods

hearing

memory

growth hormones

blood pressure