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Reading Comprehension: Lucid Dreams
Develop your reading skills. Read the following Lucid Dreams and do the comprehension task.
Pre-Reading Activity
Quote
Read this quote:
“Dreams feel real while we’re in them. It’s only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange.”
— Christopher Nolan
Matching Exercise
Match each word to its definition:
| Words | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. Awareness 2. Conscious 3. Dreamscape 4. Perception 5. Reality 6. Manifest 7. Technique | a) The surroundings or environment within a dream. b) An ability to sense or understand something. c) The state of being awake and aware. d) Something that exists and is true. e) To show or display something clearly. f) A method or way of doing something. g) Knowledge or understanding of something. |
Reading
Read the following text and do the true or false exercise below:
Lucid Dreams: Exploring a World of Conscious Imagination
A lucid dream is a unique experience where a person becomes conscious while dreaming. In this state, they can realize they are dreaming, allowing them to sometimes change elements of the dreamscape, though not necessarily every detail.
The term “lucid” refers to clarity or awareness, which helps distinguish these dreams from regular dreams. Lucid dreamers often describe a heightened perception of reality within the dream, where objects and environments feel just as vivid as in waking life. Rather than being frightening, lucid dreams can actually be used as a technique to face fears, enhance creativity, or simply enjoy the dream experience with a sense of control.
Most people have lucid dreams occasionally, but specific techniques, such as keeping a dream journal or practicing reality checks, can increase the chances of lucid dreaming. Reality checks are simple actions like trying to push a hand through a wall or looking at a clock twice to test if one is in a dream.
Interestingly, some cultures view lucid dreams as a way to connect with the subconscious mind or gain insight into personal desires and fears. This sense of awareness in a dream can make it a powerful experience.
True or False Exercise
Decide whether each statement is true or false:
- Lucid dreaming is when a person controls every detail of their dream.
- Reality checks can help someone realize they are dreaming.
- A dream journal can improve the frequency of lucid dreams.
- In a lucid dream, the dreamer cannot change any aspects of the dream.
- Lucid dreams are always scary experiences.
- Some cultures use lucid dreams for self-discovery.
- Lucid dreams feel dull and unrealistic.
Definition
Write your own definition of Lucid Dreams:
Lucid dreams are…
Post-Reading Activity: Lucid Dream Reflection
Think about a dream you’ve had and consider what you might have done if it had been a lucid dream.
Write a short paragraph describing your “ideal” lucid dream, using the vocabulary from the matching exercise.
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