Summary & Question-answers of The Chapter: 7- The Wonder Called Sleep with the concerned video

The Wonder Called Sleep Summary 

Sleep is a state of rest, where the body recovers from fatigue. One becomes alert and active again. Dreams help us with sound sleep. When we sleep our body relaxes.

The deeper the sleep is, the more muscle is relaxed. Heartbeat slows down, temperature and blood pressure goes down too when we take rest. And everything becomes normal again when we wake up.

The dream is an activity of the mind when we fall asleep. Dreams help to sleep through noise or other disturbances. Doctors think that dreams may be due to problems prevailing in one’s life. And if interpreted correctly they may help in finding a solution to that persisting problem.

The poet describes that sleep takes us away from everything, nothing can stop from entering into the world of dreams. Sleep is a healer in every sense.1. What is the most obvious advantage of sleep?

Ans: The most obvious advantage of sleep is that it gives rest to our tired body. After a good sleep we become alert and active again for the day’s work.

2. What happens to our body when we sleep?

Ans: When we sleep, our body gets much needed rest. Our muscles relax. Our heartbeat slows down. Our blood pressure also falls.

3. Define a dream in your own words.

Ans: A dream is an activity of the mind that takes place when we are asleep.

4. Why are dreams important? Mention two reasons.

Ans: Dreams are important for two reasons:

(i)They help us sleep in spite of noise and other disturbances.

(ii)Some dreams provide a solution to certain problems.

5. Why has sleep been called a wonder?

Ans: Sleep has been called a wonder because nobody knows for certain what brings about sleep. Secondly, it transports us to a strange land. It is the sweetest thing in the world. It is a sort of escape from reality