Passage: When it comes to sleep quality, overall duration is important, as is the cycle of
sleep states. Sleep consists of five different states, the first four of which are
non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep, with the fifth being Rapid Eye
Movement (REM) sleep. When individuals fall asleep, they move through the
four stages of NREM sleep, with the stages getting deeper progressively,
resulting in the sleeper becoming less likely to awaken due to external stimuli,
before moving to REM sleep, when most dreaming occurs. The cycle of these
five stages is essential for sleep quality.
Assignment:
What can be done to improve sleep duration and quality?

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.