NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English - Chapter 7 - The Wonder Called Sleep

Q1. What is the most obvious advantage of sleep?
Answer: The most obvious benefit of sleep is that it allows our tired bodies to rest and our minds to relax. We become more energetic and active at work after a good night's sleep. 

Q2. What happens to our body when we sleep?
Answer: When we sleep, our body gets much-needed rest. During sleep-

• Our body recovers from fatigue.
• Our muscles relax.
• Our heartbeat becomes slower.
• Our temperature and blood pressure go down.
• Our brain slows down.

Q3. Define a dream in your own words.
Answer: A dream is a mental activity that takes place while we are sleeping. A dream is a collection of images, ideas, emotions, and feelings that arise unintentionally in the mind while sleeping. 

Q4. Why are dreams important? Mention two reasons.
Answer:

1. They give us an insight into our fears and worries.
2. Sometimes, they provide us with solutions to certain mental problems that we face.

Q5. Why has sleep been called a wonder?
Answer: Sleep has been regarded as a wonder because nobody has been able to justify or explain what exactly causes it. It is a state of unconscious rest that transports us to a world of dreams and helps us to escape from the real world. Good sleep is often considered necessary for the optimal physical, mental, and emotional development of a person. 

Q6. Describe briefly to the class an improbable dream you have had.
Answer: I had a dream about a very powerful magician who could fly over clouds, across seas and mountains, using his broomstick. He used to wear a long pointed cap and a long black coat. At the start of the dream, I was not able to see his face clearly. He can talk to trees, animals, and birds and can transport anyone anywhere. One day, he was flying in the sky on his stick, and I saw that this magician was me. Suddenly, he lost his balance and fell from the stick very rapidly towards the ground, but I woke up and lost my dream.