Napping(小睡) after learning something new could help improve your memory--- as long as you dream, scientists say.
They found people who dream about a new task do it better on waking than those who do not sleep or do not dream.
Volunteers were asked to learn the layout(布局，設(shè)計) of a 3D computer maze(迷宮) so they could find their way several hours later. Those allowed to take a pap and who also remembered dreaming of the task, found their way to a landmark quicker.
The researchers think the dreams are a sign that unconscious(無意識的) parts of the brain are working hard to process information about the task..
Dr. Robert Stickgold of Harvard Medical School, said dreams may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.
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Co-author Dr. Erin Wamsley said the study suggests our non-conscious brain works on the things that it deem(認為) are the most important.
“Every day we are gathering lots of information and new experiences,” she said. “It would seem that our dreams are asking the question, “How do I use this information to inform(影響) my life?”
The scientists say there may be ways to use this phenomenon(現(xiàn)象) for improving learning and memory. For example, students might be better studying hard before bedtime, or taking a nap after a period of afternoon study.
小題1: Scientists say ______ could help improve your memory.
A．dreamB．napC．nap and dreamD．nap without dream
小題2: What were volunteers asked to do?
A．Take a nap.B．Dream a task.C．Learn about 3D computer.D．Find their way out of a maze.
小題3:Which is right about dreams?
A．They are a sign that parts of the brain is unconscious.
B．They can help us fall asleep and improve learning and memory.
C．They tell us how to use this information to inform our life.
D．They may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem.
小題4:When is the best time for study?
A．Before bedtime.B．After bedtime.C．Before taking a nap.D．In the afternoon.

小題1:C
小題1:D
小題1:D
小題1:A

小題1:細節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：Napping(小睡) after learning something new could help improve your memory--- as long as you dream, scientists say.可知午睡和做夢可以幫助提高記憶力。選C。
小題1:細節(jié)題：從第三段的句子：so they could find their way several hours later.可知志愿者被要求找出迷宮的出路。選D
小題1:細節(jié)題：從第五段的句子：Dr. Robert Stickgold of Harvard Medical School, said dreams may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.可知選 D
小題1:細節(jié)題：從最后一段的句子：students might be better studying hard before bedtime,可知最好的學(xué)習(xí)時間是睡覺前，選A
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