Unseen Passage for Class 5 - Passage 11
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Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our well-being, especially for kids. Sleep is not just a time when our bodies rest; it plays a vital role in our overall health. As a fifth-grader, understanding the importance of sleep can help you make better choices for your health.
During sleep, our bodies undergo essential processes. Growth hormones are released, aiding in physical development. The brain also consolidates memories and processes information from the day. This is why a good night's sleep is linked to better academic performance.
Furthermore, sleep is essential for emotional well-being. Lack of sleep can lead to irritability, mood swings, and difficulty in managing stress. It's like giving your brain and body the time they need to recharge and be ready for the challenges of a new day.
Establishing a consistent sleep routine is essential. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, helps regulate the body's internal clock. Creating a comfortable sleep environment, with a dark and quiet room, also contributes to better sleep quality.
Now, let's explore some questions about the importance of sleep:
Q1) Why is sleep important for physical development?
A. It helps in digesting food
B. Growth hormones are released
C. It prevents stress
D. It improves academic performance
Answer: B. Growth hormones are released
Q2) What role does sleep play in academic performance?
A. It has no impact
B. It hinders learning
C. It improves memory and learning
D. It causes stress
Answer: C. It improves memory and learning
Q3) How does lack of sleep affect emotional well-being?
A. It has no impact on emotions
B. It leads to improved mood
C. It causes irritability and mood swings
D. It reduces stress
Answer: C. It causes irritability and mood swings
Q4) What does a consistent sleep routine involve?
A. Sleeping at different times every day
B. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day
C. Sleeping only on weekends
D. Staying awake at night
Answer: B. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day
Q5) What contributes to better sleep quality?
A. A bright and noisy room
B. A consistent sleep routine
C. Sleeping at different times each day
D. Lack of sleep
Answer: B. A consistent sleep routine
Q6) What does the body's internal clock regulate?
A. Physical development
B. Sleep routine
C. Digestion
D. Hormone release
Answer: B. Sleep routine
Q7) How can you create a comfortable sleep environment?
A. Keep the room bright and noisy
B. Sleep at different times each day
C. Have a dark and quiet room
D. Stay awake at night
Answer: C. Have a dark and quiet room
Q8) What is one benefit of a good night's sleep for the brain?
A. It causes memory loss
B. It reduces academic performance
C. It improves emotional well-being
D. It consolidates memories and processes information
Answer: D. It consolidates memories and processes information
Q9) Why is a consistent sleep routine important?
A. It has no impact on health
B. It helps regulate the body's internal clock
C. It causes stress
D. It leads to better academic performance
Answer: B. It helps regulate the body's internal clock
Q10) What is the passage mainly about?
A. Importance of sports
B. Benefits of eating vegetables
C. Significance of good sleep for kids
D. Impact of weather on mood
Answer: C. Significance of good sleep for kids