TOEFLReading
Complete the Words
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph. Each underscore (_) stands for one missing letter. Type the complete word for each item.
Topic: Sleep and the strengthening of memories0 / 10 answered
Sleep is not simply a period of rest for the brain. During (1)de__ sleep, (2)t__ brain (3)react______ patterns (4)o_ activity (5)th__ were (6)reco____ while (7)peo___ were (8)lear____, and (9)su__ reactivation (10)se___ to strengthen new memories. In laboratory studies, volunteers who slept after practicing a task usually performed better the next day than volunteers who stayed awake for the same length of time. These findings suggest that a good night's rest may be an important part of studying, not a break from it.
Words to Complete:
#1
de__
#2
t__
#3
react______
#4
o_
#5
th__
#6
reco____
#7
peo___
#8
lear____
#9
su__
#10
se___