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 1. Which evidence explains why it can be difficult
to see certain birds in cities?
A 
Many animals are nocturnal.
B 
Some birds migrate during the year.
C 
Many birds move quickly and stay away
from people.
D 
The most common birds in cities are wild.
 2. Evidence from the passage supports the claim
that 
.
A 
city life is undesirable because there is almost 
no wildlife
B 
rural life is better than city life
C
there is a lot of wildlife in cities
D 
wild animals are to be avoided if possible
 3. Evidence in the passage supports which of these?
A 
You need to be alert and pay attention to notice 
the wildlife around you.
B 
You will need to purchase special equipment
to see wildlife.
C 
Many of the nocturnal creatures in cities are 
dangerous.
D 
You will see wildlife only a few nights a year.
 4. What evidence supports the claim that a lot of 
wildlife is nocturnal?
A 
You have to focus to see some wildlife.
B 
You can hear owls and bats in the dark.
C 
Some birds move very quickly.
D 
Squirrels like to chase birds.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Which information from the passage would you use to locate animals where you live?
 
Evaluate Evidence
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
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WEEK 14
DAY 4
READ THE PASSAGE
Look for evidence that supports the information given in the passage.
The Healing Power of Sleep
Sleep is made up of different stages. The 10-minute period of light sleep (drifting off from 
wakefulness) is Stage One. Stage Two is deeper and lasts about 20 minutes. Stages Three and Four are 
types of deep sleep, the part of sleep that our body and brain need the most to recover from daytime 
activities. After about 90 minutes from the time you fall asleep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep begins, 
which is when dreams occur. During a normal night, you usually cycle through the four sleep stages and 
REM sleep several times. Problems arise when the cycle is interrupted.
Sleep is an important component to overall good health, and insufficient sleep can lead to health 
problems. Most people tend to think that we can get by without sleep or with just a little sleep and that 
there will be no consequences. But research indicates that lack of sleep can be very disruptive to our 
physiological functions, and chronic insomnia can lead to serious health problems.
Most adults seem to need between seven and nine hours of sleep, and children need even more. 
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, at least 30% of people sleep less than seven hours. 
Studies suggest that a lack of sleep may put the body into a state of high alert, increasing the production 
of stress hormones, driving up blood pressure, and creating a state of inflammation in the body. It can also 
be dangerous if it causes you to fall asleep while driving. According to the National Highway Safety 
Administration, sleepiness behind the wheel causes over 100,000 crashes each year.
Sleep and mood are linked in ways that are still not fully understood by scientists. Satisfying sleep, 
much like a satisfying meal, can leave you feeling happy and content. Although many people may feel like 
they are being lazy if they sleep in from time to time, extra sleep can be a dose of good, healthy medicine.