Scientists were able to study the brain activity as it responded to each word and record how it was “activated” as the readers encountered unusual words, surprising phrases or difficult sentence structure.
This “activation” of the mind lasts longer, shifting the brain to a higher speed, encouraging further reading.
The research also found that reading poetry, in particular, increases activity in the right hemisphere of the brain, helping the reader to reflect on their own experiences, which they compare with what they have read. This, according to the researchers, meant that the classic works were more useful than guide books.
Philip Davis, an English professor believes "The research shows the power of literature to shift thinking patterns, to create new thoughts, shapes and connections in the young and adults alike.”
47. What does the underlined “it” stand for in paragraph 5?
A. Each word of the literary works.
B. A certain difficult sentence structure.
C. The scanner.
D. Brain activity.
48. How was the experiment carried out?
① The classics were rewritten in simpler languages.
② A reader’s brain activity was recorded when reading original Shakespeare.
③ Compare the electrical activities of the brain.
④ A reader’s brain activity was recorded when reading the revised versions.
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