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There are a lot of myths about the human brain. We are going to tell you a little about these myths, and we are also going to give you the truth.

One of the biggest myth is that we only use 10 percent of our brains. The next part of that myth is that if we can learn to use the rest of our brains, then we will be much smarter. People say this all the time, but it is absolutely not true. The truth is that although we don't know everything about the human brain, we know that each part of it has an important functionModern scientists call the "10 percent myth" ridiculous.

The other most popular myth is about being "right brained" or "left brained". According to this myth, people who use the right side of their brains tend to be more artistic and creative, people who use the left side of their brains tend to be better at maths and science. This myth is as popular as the 10 percent myth, and it is also wrong. In 2013, a study at an American university examined the right brain and left brain myth. According to the study, we use both sides of our brains equally.

It is true that we use different parts of our brains for different things: We use our left side for language more, and our right side when we need to pay attention. But there is no evidence that creative people use the right side more, or that scientific people use the left side more.

We have talked about myths, so let's look at a few interesting facts about the brain. First of all, the brain feels no pain. Second, about 75 percent of the brain is made of water. It is also the fattest organ in your body. Another interesting fact about the brain is that around the time you turn 18 years old, it stops growing.

Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. The brain consumes a significant amount of the body's total energy.

B. The left side of the brain is associated with language functions.

C. The human brain stops growing around the age of 18.

D. Scientists agree that each part of the brain has an important function.

Question 24. The word "myth" in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to_________.

        A. reality        B. mystery        C. hypothesis        D. fiction

Question 25. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to_________.

        A. The truth        B. The myth        C. The person        D. The brain

Question 26. The word "ridiculous" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.

        A. deceitful        B. cheating        C. unreasonable        D. imaginary

Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in paragraph 2?

"The truth is that although we don't know everything about the human brain. we know that each part of it has an important function?"

A. Scientists have fully discovered the brain's functions and can explain them accurately.

B. We use only certain parts of the brain, and others remain inactive.

C. Despite ongoing research, certain brain functions are less significant than others.

D. While some mysteries remain, it is clear that all areas of the brain serve essential purposes.

Question 28. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The brain is mostly composed of fat and contains little water.

B. Each part of the brain has a specific and important function.

C. Creative people mainly use the right side of their brains.

D. Scientists agree that we only use a small portion of our brains.

Question 29. In which paragraph does the passage introduce the purpose of discussing myths about the human brain and revealing the truth?

        A. Paragraph 3        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 1        D. Paragraph 5

Question 30. In which paragraph does the passage mention that we use different parts of our brains for different tasks, such as language and attention?

        A. Paragraph 5        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

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