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课时4(1a-2c）
Unit 4 Our Memory
Section B How can we improve our memory
Learning goals
1. 掌握并正确运用词汇：
likely, discuss, view, effective, address, account, increase, blood, wound,recognize, to start with, wear out
2. 理解并正确使用以下句型结构：
① The more you review, the more you will remember.
② It is important to understand how memory works.
Pre-Reading
1a
What memory techniques do you use Are they useful
I usually take notes of key points when I study, and I also use mind maps to organize information. These techniques are really useful—they help me remember things more easily and transfer information to my long-term memory quickly.
While-listening
1b
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While-listening
1b
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How to Boost Your Memory
Using prior knowledge
You can often improve reading comprehension by using your own knowledge of the topic.
While-listening
1b
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How to Boost Your Memory
Would you like to improve your memory To start with, it is important to understand how memory works.
There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory. Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when you need to make a phone call. Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime. So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory
it is important to do sth.
做某事很重要
While-listening
1b
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By using some clever memory techniques and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results. Let’s take a look.
First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes by writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain.
take notes 记笔记
用进废退
While-Reading
1b
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Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others.
A third way is to make use of senses. Create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film. In addition, make use of your other senses. For example, listening to recorded information can be very effective.
休息一下
使用，运用
While-Reading
1b
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Last but not least, boost your memory by staying healthy.
Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your memories. Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory.
Eat well. Your brain needs food like an engine needs fuel. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better.
Exercise. A healthy and active body boosts both your memory and your mind. Exercise can also reduce stress and anxiety.
最后但同样重要的
While-Reading
1b
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Many more memory techniques can be found in books or online. Try some different methods to see which ones work best for you. You are sure to improve your memory!
While-listening
1b
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1. What is the real question about improving one’s memory
The real question is how you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory.
2. What is the right way to take notes
Try taking notes by writing down key points. It is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
While-listening
1b
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3. Why is taking a break necessary for your brain
Because we should not wear out our brain. We need to rest it to study better.
4. How can you use your senses to help you remember better
We can create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. We can also create a story with information and view it in our mind like a film, and make use of our other senses. For example, listening to recorded information is very effective.
While-listening
1b
Read the text and answer the questions.
5. Why is staying healthy important for a good memory
Because sleeping well helps the brain organize memories and makes it easier for new information to enter long-term memory. Eating well provides the brain with the fuel it needs, and healthy food and drink make the brain work better. Besides, exercising keeps a healthy and active body, which boosts both memory and mind.
While-Reading
1c
What kind of memory is needed for these tasks Write S for short-term memory or L for long-term memory.
________ 1. You need to remember what you are going to say in a speech next week.
________ 2. You need to remember a new friend’s name.
________ 3. You need to remember an address until you find a piece of paper to write it down.
________ 4. You need to remember the password to your online bank account.
L
L
L
S
While-Reading
1d
Read again and complete the mind map.
Ways to
improve
your
memory
Pay
attention
Use senses
Use it or lose it
Stay healthy
create images; create a story; make use of
other senses
take notes by writing down key points
review what you learn; take a break; discuss or teach others
sleep well; eat well; exercise
While-Reading
1e
Do you know how to use the following memory techniques Try to add some more.
making up a song
making up a poem
using letters for words
grouping information
picturing images
_____________________________________________________________
drawing mind maps; writing down key points; repeating aloud
Exercises
2a
re-
-ion
-ive
-or
act
Use affixes to create as many new words as possible. Use your dictionary.
action
react
active
actor
-ness
un-
-ful
-able
forget
-ive
-ly
effect
forgetful
unforgettable
forgetfulness
forgettable
-ness
effective
effectively
effectiveness
Exercises
2b
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the word cloud.
1. The customer_____________ badly to the
price increase.
2. Starting over is not easy, but it is necessary
in my _______.
3. His memory technique is simple but
________.
4. The man has lost a lot of blood. He is ______
to die from wounds if not treated at once.
reacts/reacted
case
effective
likely
重新开始
die from/of 死于…
Exercises
2b
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the word cloud.
5. Our hotel is in a great _______ near the
central mall.
6. I can’t recall which notebook I wrote
your email _______ in.
position
/m :l/ (名词) 购物商场
address
Exercises
2c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases in the box. Which animal impressed you the most
go through run out happen to keep in mind
Research shows that many animals have good long-term memories. They ___________where food can be found and where it is safe. For example,
keep in mind
Exercises
2c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases in the box. Which animal impressed you the most
when squirrels __________of food, they go straight to the place where they hid nuts. Every autumn, wild geese fly thousands of kilometres south for the winter. Humans do not know for sure what ____________their minds during the journey, but wild geese seldom get lost. A similar situation _________ dolphins. They can recognize voices of other dolphins—even when they have not met each other for a long time.
run out
goes through
happens to
无疑；确定
Language focus
to start with 首先
常作插入语，还可意为“起初;开始时”
To start with, let’s learn some new words. 首先, 我们来学一些新单词。
Things were not so smooth to start with, but later the situation was getting better and better. 事情一开始不是那么顺利，但是后来情况变得越来越好了。
用法拓展 start with 从……开始
Language focus
likely / la kli/ adv. 很可能 adj. 可能的
(1)[副词] 很可能
(2)[形容词] 可能的
be likely to do sth. 可能做某事
It is likely that ... 可能······
Language focus
wear out 使疲乏；磨损
wear out + 身体部位/人 使······疲惫不堪
wear out + 物品 用坏某物
Studying too long can wear out your brain.学习太久会让大脑过度疲劳。
The hard work wore them out.辛苦的工作让他们筋疲力尽。
He wore out his shoes quickly.他很快就把鞋子穿坏了。
Language focus
discuss /d sk s/ v. 讨论；谈论；商量
discuss sth. with sb. 和某人讨论某事
词形拓展 discussion n.讨论，商讨
have a discussion(with sb.)(about sth.) (与某人)讨论（某事）
We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. 我们和他讨论了英美两国的不同之处。
Language focus
view /vju / v. 看；观看 n. 观点；视野
(1)[动词]看；观看
We got a chance to view the movie for free. 我们得到了一个免费观看这部电影的机会。
(2)[名词]观点；看法
one’s view(s) about/on sth. 某人关于某事/物的看法
in one’s view ( = in one’s opinion) 在某人看来
from one’s point of view 从某人的角度/观点出发
(3)[名词]视野
Language focus
effective / fekt v/ adj. 有效的
词形拓展 effect n.影响；结果
have an effect on（= affect)... 对······有影响
The internet has an effect on our life. 互联网对我们的生活有影响。
Language focus
address / dres/ n. 地址
词义拓展 v. & n.演讲
The scientist addressed a meeting.科学家在会议上发表了演讲。
The head teacher will make an address at our graduation ceremony.
校长将在我们的毕业典礼上发表演讲。
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