Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping. Scientists have been studying the brain to learn what happens while we sleep. Scientists tell us that there are four stages(阶段)of sleep. During each stage our brain behaves differently, and so does our body. Each stage is marked by changes in the pattern of brain waves, which can be recorded by machines.

In the first stage, we drift off to sleep. Our muscles(肌肉)begin to relax. Our heartbeat and breathing slow down. Body temperature and blood pressure(压力)begin to drop. Stage—two sleep is a time of small, fast brain waves. Our eyes move quickly from side to side as if watching a movie. This is known as rapid eye movement, or REM sleep. During REM sleep, dreaming takes place. In stage three the brain wave becomes slower again.

Within about 45 minutes after falling sleep, we progress into the fourth stage – deep sleep. As this happens, our brain sends out slower but larger brain waves. This is the most restful kind of sleep, but it is also the time when sleepers are most likely to change positions or sleepwalk. After deep sleep we return to stage two. As the hours pass, we repeat the sleep cycle four or five times. Then we wake up.

1.How many stages of sleep do we repeat several times during a night?

A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.

2.When does a person most likely change his positions?

A.When first falling asleep. B.During stage three.

C.During REM sleep. D.During deep sleep.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.We can dream in all the stages of sleep, especially during REM sleep.

B.It is impossible to record the pattern of our brain waves with machines.

C.Our body, like our brain, behaves differently during each stage of sleep.

D.It takes about 45 minutes to complete the sleep cycle after we fall asleep.

When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.

• Look in the mirror and say to yourself,“I am a special person and there is no one in the world like me. I can do anything." It may not sound so good,but it really works.

• Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.

• Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.

• Learn something new! Have you always wanted to design your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished!

• Start to write a story. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thought, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.

• Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mom or Dad or maybe even your cousin.

1.The passage may be from .

A.a science book. B.a magazine C.a story book D.school rules

2.According to this passage, when you are helping others, you will .

A.be special B.be sure C.be remembered D.feel nice

3.What does the underlined word “a sense of accomplishment" mean in Chinese?

A.成就感 B.忧伤感 C.挫折感 D.信任感

4.Which of the following should you say ”NO” to when you are unhappy?

A.You should always look for the good things of others. B.Stay alone at home as much as possible.

C.Learn something new and go for it! D.Keep a diary to express your feelings.

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A.Do your best B.It's Never Too Late to Learn

C.Always Smile to Your Life. D.Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself.

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