Read the following passage and answer the question A :The act of thinking deeply and calmly about something in a state of heightened awareness is known as meditation. It is an approach $\to train up the$ mind, similar $\to the way that fitness is an approach \to training the$ body. Voltaire explains, "Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity".From the ancient $\times, meditation has been a part of some religious traditions as a way of achieving the$ body's release from worldly cares, and creating inner harmony. Meditation in our time is practiced by people $\to reduce stress and tension and improve$ focus. There are trainers who help

\begin{ners}with some exercise such as improved breathing and progressive

relaxation. One of the most common approaches $\to meditation is$ concentration.$\to develop concentration one needs \to focus on a single$ point. Since focusing the mind is challenging, a

\begin{ner}might meditate for only a few minutes and then work up \to longer

duration.Meditation releases anxiety and brings a state of calmness. It increases the thinking ability of human brain so that people have a better control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation can work tirelessly for a longer period of time. Meditation helps improve blood circulation in the brain and other parts of the body. Finally, meditation improves creativity, self-awareness and tolerance.Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:Q. What is meditation good for?

1.Which of the following best describes '$dream^{\prime}$?

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2.The word 'interpretation^{\prime} means ____

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3.How are dreams explained in "The Interpretation of Dreams"?

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4.The word 'aggressive^{\prime} means ____

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5.How is dream recently dealt with?

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6.The word 'cognitive^{\prime} means ____

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7.The word 'prominent^{\prime} could be replaced by _____

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8.How was dream considered by philosophers in the past?

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9.The meaning of the word 'unravel^{\prime} is ____

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10.Read the passage and answer the questions: ADreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but only recently have dreams been subjected $\to empirical research and scientific$ study. Chances are that you've often found yourself puzzling over the content of a dream, or perhaps you've wondered why you dream at all. First, let's start by answering a basic question: What is a dream? A dream can include any of the images, thoughts and emotions that are experienced during sleep. Dreams can be extraordinarily vivid or very vague; filled with joyful emotions or frightening images, focused and understandable or unclear and confusing.While many theories have been proposed, no consensus has emerged. Considering the time, we spend in a dreaming state, the fact that researchers do not yet understand the purpose of dreams may seem baffling. However, it is important $\to consider that science is still unravelling the exact purpose and function of sleep$ itself. Some researchers suggest that dreams serve no real purpose, while others believe that dreaming is essential $\to$ mental, emotional and physical well-being.Next, let's learn more about some of the most prominent dream theories. Consistent with the psychoanalytic perspective, Sigmund Freud's theory of dreams suggests that dreams are a representation of unconscious desires, thoughts and motivations. According $\to$ Freud, people are driven by aggressive and sexual instincts that are repressed from conscious awareness. While these thoughts are not consciously expressed, they find their way into our awareness via dreams. In his famous book The Interpretation of Dreams, Freud wrote that dreams are "$\ldots. disguised fulfillments of repressed$ wishes."Freud's theory contributed $\to the popularity of dream$ interpretation. Following his paths many theorists came up with their own ideas about dreams. The following are just a few of them:Some researchers suggest that dreams are a subjective interpretation of signals generated by the brain during sleep. Dreams are not meaningless. Instead, during dreams the cognitive elements in our brain produce new ideas.One theory suggests that dreams are the result of our brains trying $\to interpret external stimuli during$ sleep. For example, the sound of the radio may be incorporated into the content of a dream.Another theory uses a computer metaphor $\to account for$ dreams. According $\to this$ theory, dreams serve $\to$ 'clean $up^{\prime} clutter from the$ mind, much like clean-up operations in a computer, refreshing the mind $\to prepare for the next$ day.Yet another model proposes that dreams function as a form of psychotherapy. In this theory, the Dreamer is able $\to make connections between different thoughts and emotions in a safe$ environment.Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.Q. What is the closest meaning of '$baffling^{\prime}$?

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11.What does the phrase 'flits across our mental $screen^{\prime} imply about$ thoughts?

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12.According to the text, what happens when we fix our attention on our breath?

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