天天练第一十八周（阅读 完形 语法 写作）-【衡师联盟】新高考六合一高中英语天天练（提升A版）

核心素养四　 学习能力 155　　 核心素养四　 学习能力 Monday 　 白日梦促进学习 阅读理解 新鲜度:★★★★★　 难度:★★★　 体裁:说明文　 词数:326　 正确率:　 / 3　 建议时间:7′ 　 　 It􀆳s common for children to grow up being told to minimize daydreaming,and instead to focus on lessons and class work. Historically, daydreaming students who go off on their own thoughts, rather than focusing on the teachers,the blackboard,or their class work,are often encouraged to stop allowing their attention to wander and to bring themselves back into the present moment. They􀆳re described as uninterested in school work and their future. Traditionally,daydreaming is seen as a practice that results in bad consequences. But recent studies are beginning to renounce those common beliefs by pointing out the potential benefits that daydreaming may provide. Psych Central reports that Mary Smith,a psychological scientist and researcher,recently examined scientific writings and studies to gain a better understanding of the role of a reflective brain. These studies have shown that the brain has a network that is active when a person is daydreaming and that brain network can help memory and learning. Though paying attention in school is important,these results suggest that there should be time for students to daydream,too. Giving them the chance to reflect and daydream can help improve learning and development. Research also indicates that when students are permitted to daydream,they experience less anxiety and become more motivated. On the other hand, if students are warned against daydreaming, their knowledge of themselves and the world around them may suffer. As a result,educators are encouraged to promote a balance between outward and inward attention. A little bit of daydreaming to break up the hard focus on school activities can be beneficial,and it may help students become better,active learners. As for students,the lesson here is not to be afraid of doing some daydreaming. Sure,you want to pay attention to the vital information conveyed to you during you