What you do after studying could have a big effect (影响) on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep.
When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may help you remember what you have studied.
The basic idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games.
While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored the benefits (好处) of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest”.
A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember information they learned after doing wakeful rest.
If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy!
Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) notes that sleep helps people to learn in two ways. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived (剥夺) person cannot focus attention well and therefore cannot learn well” . It also says, “Sleep itself helps us to memorize and that memorizing is very important for learning new information.”
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less.
Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it — a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn.
12. According to the research, shortly after studying students are recommended ________
A.To read a newspaper. | B.To play a video game. |
C.To have a nice sleep at night. | D.To take a wakeful rest. |
13. How long should teenagers sleep each day according to NSF?
A.Less than 7 hours. | B.Around 9 hours. |
C.No more than 8 hours. | D.Just 7 hours. |
14. What’s the organization of this passage?
A.①②—③④⑤⑥—⑦⑧—⑨ | B.①—②③④⑤—⑥⑦—⑧⑨ |
C.①—②③④⑤⑥—⑦⑧—⑨ | D.①②③—④⑤⑥⑦—⑧⑨ |
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Low - cost Tips on Working |
B.Good Things to Do After Your Study |
C.Why Do We Need to Have a Good Sleep? |
D.How Long Should We Rest After Learning? |