For many centuries, people have asked: Why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? Today, science doesn’t have definite answers to these questions, but we do know some things about dream. First, we all dream, often four to five times a night. Second, we don’t usually remember most of our dreams. And finally, when we dream, our brains are very awake.

Thousands of years ago, people began to study dreams. In many cultures, people believed dreams were messages from spirit or gods. Later, the ancient Greeks and Romans had a new idea—Dreams come from a person’s mind. Doctors studied dreams to help sick or worried people.

In the past, some cultures used dreams to predict the future. They thought dreams could help a person choose a husband or wife, guess a baby birthday, or start a business. In some places, this practice is still common.

Today, scientists think dreams are about our thoughts and feelings. Our brains send us messages about our lives. Unluckily, many messages are often strange or confusing. People wake up and think: what did that dream mean?

So, how can you understand the messages in your dreams? Think about the events in the dream. What do they say about your life? For example, one common dream is about flying. Sometimes this dream means you feel free or want freedom. Other times it means you feel afraid. What do your dreams tell you about your life?

1. message 信息 2. predict预测 3. confusing困惑的

1.Today, scientists believe that dreams are ________.

A.messages from gods B.about thoughts and feelings

C.events in our lives D.about spirit and freedom

2.The underlined word “definite” in the passage probably means ________.

A.clear B.right C.real D.close

3.The best title of the passage is “________”.

A.The history of dreams B.The study of dreams

C.The culture of dreams D.The meaning of dreams

Self- reflection (反省) means stopping the mad rush of activity and keeping yourself and your mind cool, so your brain can evaluate (评价) the input that it has already received. Some people prefer to do their self-reflection in the way of thinking, while others do it in the way of writing something, like keeping a diary or writing notes of some kind.

School textbooks are often divided into units of study. This can make self-reflection easier for someone who wants to do it. Self-reflection can be done in any of the subjects you are learning: math, art or others. Sometimes you are reminded that the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Using those natural breaks above as chances to reflect is a good way.

As a student, you can do self-reflection at school. First, you can write down some notes on things that you learned in this unit that you did not know before you began. Let your mind think over the notes and make some connections with what you have learned. Next, think about the things that you still wonder about. For example, you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you are not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to seek answers when you meet the same topic again.

Self-reflection is an important skill for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now.

1.If you keep a reflection diary, that means you are doing self-reflection by the form of___________.

A.speaking B.action C.writing D.thinking

2.___________is a natural break chance to reflect.

A.Taking some kind of rest when school is over B.That school textbooks are divided into units

C.Keeping a diary or writing notes of some kind D.Letting your mind think over the notes

3.When taking notes or keeping a reflection diary, you should___________first.

A.make some connections to solve a problem

B.let your mind think over the notes or diary you have written

C.write down some notes you don’t know before you began

D.seek answers next time you meet the same topic

4.The underlined word “seek” in the passage means___________.

A.find out B.ask for C.put out D.take down

5.This passage mainly tells us___________.

A.the ways to do self-reflection

B.how to be a successful student

C.that self-reflection is an important skill

D.doing self-reflection can evaluate the input your brain has already received

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