2026届英语一轮复习：外刊打卡 day 8 织毛衣：年轻人健脑新选择 任务单

外刊阅读 Step 1: Reading How knitting may be rewiring your brain 织毛衣：年轻人健脑新选择 词量：320词 Article Main idea The rhythmic（有节奏的） click of knitting needles and the softness of yarn（纱线） running over fingertips bring a sense of calm and satisfaction. Knitting, once seen as a “grandma hobby,” is now making a comeback, especially among younger generations. According to Eventbrite data, Gen Z’s interest in “grannycore” activities, such as knitting circles and needlework workshops, has surged in recent months, driven partly by a search for relief from digital burnout. 段落大意：编织带来的愉悦感以及其在年轻一代中的重新流行趋势。 文章逻辑：作为引言部分，引入主题，为后续探讨编织的益处奠定基础。 But the benefits of knitting go beyond nostalgia（怀旧）. Recent studies suggest that slow, tactile tasks like knitting may activate brain systems in ways that support long-term cognitive health. Knitting engages memory, attention, and motor function while helping to regulate stress. In other words, whether you are young or old, male or female, engaging in hands-on, mentally demanding hobbies may be one of the simplest ways to support brain health. 段落大意：指出编织的好处不仅在于怀旧，还在于其对大脑健康的长期益处，强调了编织对记忆、注意力和运动功能的积极影响。 文章逻辑：阐述编织对大脑健康的积极影响，为后续深入探讨其科学依据做铺垫。 Knitting uniquely combines fine motor coordination, creative planning, and rhythmic bilateral movement, all of which engage different brain systems at once. This kind of creativity is helpful, says Emily Sharp, a licensed therapist. The bilateral stimulation created by the alternating use of both hands is similar to what’s used in EMDR therapy, and it is linked to reduced cortisol levels, increased serotonin and dopamine, and improved emotional regulation. 段落大意：进一步说明编织如何结合多种技能（如精细运动协调、创造性规划和双边运动）来同时激活大脑的不同系统。 论证方法：通过引用专业人士（艾米丽·夏普）的观点进行权威论证。 A 2024 study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience shows how creative activities activate the brain’s reward network, especially in areas related to pleasure, motivation, and mood. Unlike the dopamine spikes from scrolling or sugar, knitting provides a slower, steadier reward. This steady functioning is better than a binging of chemicals, says Alvaro Pascual-Leone, a professor of neurology. 段落大意：引用2024年的研究，说明创意活动如何激活大脑的奖励网络，并与愉悦、动机和情绪相关联。 论证方法：通过对比论证，将编织带来的稳定奖励与滑动屏幕或吃糖带来的短暂多巴胺激增进行对比。 Plus, activities like knitting require planning, sequencing, and problem-solving, which activate executive function alongside motor and emotional systems. This full-brain engagement helps reinforce neural connectivity, a crucial tool for maintaining the brain’s flexibility and resilience as we age. 段落大意：总结编织如何通过全脑参与来加强神经连接，强调其对大脑灵活性和恢复力的重要性。 Step 2: Exercise 1、 阅读理解 1. According to the passage, why is knitting becoming popular among younger generations? A. It is a traditional hobby. B. It helps reduce digital burnout. C. It is easy to learn. D. It is a social activity. 2. What are the cognitive benefits of knitting mentioned in the passage? A. Improved memory and attention. B. Increased physical strength. C. Enhanced artistic skills. D. Better social interaction. 3. How does knitting help with emotional regulation? A. By increasing cortisol levels. B. By reducing serotonin and dopamine. C. By providing a steady reward. D. By creating a sense of accomplishment. 4. Why is novelty important in activities like knitting? A. It makes the activity more interesting. B. It challenges the brain to create new pathways. C. It provides a sense of accomplishment. D. It makes the activity easier to learn. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Knitting is a hobby that is only suitable for older people. B. Knitting provides cognitive and emotional benefits for people of all ages. C. Knitting is a popular activity because it is easy to do. D. Knitting is a hobby that requires a lot of practice. 【答案解析】 1.B (定位句：driven partly by a search for relief from digital burnout. 同义替换：helps reduce digital burnout. 干扰项错因：A 项未提及传统；C 项未提及易学；D 项未提及社交。) 2.A (定位句：engaging memory, attention, and motor function. 同义替换：Improved memory and attention. 干扰项错因：B 项未提及力量；C 项未提及艺术；D 项未提及社交。) 3.C (定位句：This kind of creativity is helpful... linked to reduced cortisol levels, increased serotonin and dopamine, and improved emotional regulation. 同义替换：By providing a steady reward. 干扰项错因：A 项错误，应是降低；B 项错误，应是增加；D 项未提及。) 4.B (定位句：When you challenge the brain with unfamiliar tasks... it lights up new pathways. 同义替换：It challenges the brain to create new pathways. 干扰项错因：A 项未提及挑战；C 项未提及路径；D 项未提及学习。) 5.B (定位句：Knitting... may be one of the simplest ways to support brain health. 同义替换：Knitting provides cognitive and emotional benefits for people of all ages. 干扰项错因：A 项错误，适合所有年龄段；C 项未提及简单；D 项未提及练习。) Step 3: Learning 1. benefit 重点：词义：益处、好处；词性：名词；固定搭配（benefit from...）。 近义词：advantage, profit 反义词：disadvantage 形近词：beneficial（形容词，有益的） 拓展： benefit (名词，益处) ├── beneficial (形容词，有益的) └── beneficiary (名词，受益人) 2. engage 重点：词义：参与、从事；词性：动词；固定搭配（engage in...）。 近义词：participate, involve 反义词：disengage 形近词：engagement（名词，参与） 拓展： engage (动词，参与) ├── engagement (名词，参与) └── engaging (形容词，吸引人的) 3. regulate 重点：词义：调节、控制；词性：动词；固定搭配（regulate... to...）。 近义词：control, adjust 反义词：deregulate 形近词：regular（形容词，规律的） 拓展： regulate (动词，调节) ├── regulation (名词，规定) └── regular (形容词，规律的) 4. activity 重点：词义：活动；词性：名词；固定搭配（take part in activities）。 近义词：action, event 反义词：inactivity 形近词：activate（动词，激活） 拓展： activity (名词，活动) ├── active (形容词，积极的) └── activate (动词，激活) 5. challenge 重点：词义：挑战；词性：名词/动词；固定搭配（face a challenge）。 近义词：difficulty, test 反义词：ease 形近词：change（动词/名词，改变） 拓展： challenge (名词/动词，挑战) ├── challenging (形容词，具有挑战性的) └── challenger (名词，挑战者) 6. cognitive 重点：词义：认知的；词性：形容词；固定搭配（cognitive health）。 近义词：mental, intellectual 反义词：（无明显反义词） 形近词：recognition（名词，认知） 拓展： cognitive (形容词，认知的) ├── cognition (名词，认知) └── cognitively (副词，认知地) 7. decline 重点：词义：衰退、下降；词性：名词/动词；固定搭配（decline in...）。 近义词：decrease, fall 反义词：increase 形近词：design（动词/名词，设计） 拓展： decline (名词/动词，衰退) ├── declining (形容词，衰退的) └── decline (动词，拒绝) 8. engage 重点：词义：参与、从事；词性：动词；固定搭配（engage in...）。 近义词：participate, involve 反义词：disengage 形近词：engagement（名词，参与） 拓展： engage (动词，参与) ├── engagement (名词，参与) └── engaging (形容词，吸引人的) 9. novelty 重点：词义：新奇；词性：名词；固定搭配（novelty of...）。 近义词：newness, freshness 反义词：familiarity 形近词：novel（形容词，新奇的） 拓展： novelty (名词，新奇) ├── novel (形容词，新奇的) └── novelist (名词，小说家) 10. accomplish 重点：词义：完成、实现；词性：动词；固定搭配（accomplish a goal）。 近义词：achieve, complete 反义词：fail 形近词：accident（名词，事故） 拓展： accomplish (动词，完成) ├── accomplishment (名词，成就) └── accomplished (形容词，有成就的) 11. process 重点：词义：过程；词性：名词/动词；固定搭配（in the process of...）。 近义词：procedure, sequence 反义词：（无明显反义词） 形近词：progress（名词/动词，进步） 拓展： process (名词/动词，过程) ├── processing (名词，处理) └── processor (名词，处理器) 12. boost 重点：词义：促进、增强；词性：动词/名词；固定搭配（boost... by...）。 近义词：enhance, promote 反义词：reduce 形近词：boosted（形容词，增强的） 拓展： boost (动词/名词，促进) ├── booster (名词，助推器) └── boosting (动词，促进) 13. creative 重点：词义：创造性的；词性：形容词；固定搭配（creative thinking）。 近义词：innovative, original 反义词：uncreative 形近词：creature（名词，生物） 拓展： creative (形容词，创造性的) ├── creativity (名词，创造力) └── create (动词，创造) 14. accomplish 重点：词义：完成、实现；词性：动词；固定搭配（accomplish a goal）。 近义词：achieve, complete 反义词：fail 形近词：accident（名词，事故） 拓展： accomplish (动词，完成) ├── accomplishment (名词，成就) └── accomplished (形容词，有成就的) 15. highlight 重点：词义：强调、突出；词性：动词/名词；固定搭配（highlight the importance of...）。 近义词：emphasize, stress 反义词：downplay 形近词：light（名词/动词，光/照亮） 拓展： highlight (动词/名词，强调) ├── highlighted (形容词，被强调的) └── highlighting (动词，强调) 16. evidence 重点：词义：证据；词性：名词；固定搭配（there is evidence that...）。 近义词：proof, indication 反义词：（无明显反义词） 形近词：evident（形容词，明显的） 拓展： evidence (名词，证据) ├── evident (形容词，明显的) └── evidently (副词，显然地) 17. accomplish 重点：词义：完成、实现；词性：动词；固定搭配（accomplish a goal）。 近义词：achieve, complete 反义词：fail 形近词：accident（名词，事故） 拓展： accomplish (动词，完成) ├── accomplishment (名词，成就) └── accomplished (形容词，有成就的) Step 4: Complex Sentence 原句： Recent studies suggest that slow, tactile tasks, such as knitting, may activate brain systems in ways that support long-term cognitive health in various ways. 汉语翻译： 最近的研究表明，像编织这样的缓慢且需要触觉的任务可能会以多种方式激活大脑系统，从而支持长期的认知健康。 层级结构图： · Recent studies (主语) · suggest (谓语) · that-clause (宾语从句) · slow, tactile tasks (从句主语) · → such as knitting (举例说明) · may activate (从句谓语) · brain systems (宾语) · → in ways that support long-term cognitive health in various ways (方式状语) 原句： A 2024 study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience shows how creative activities activate the brain’s reward network, especially in areas related to pleasure, motivation, and mood. 汉语翻译： 2024年发表在《行为神经科学前沿》上的一项研究展示了创意活动是如何激活大脑的奖励网络的，尤其是在与愉悦、动机和情绪相关的区域。 层级结构图： · A 2024 study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience (主语) · shows (谓语) · how-clause (宾语从句) · creative activities (从句主语) · activate (从句谓语) · the brain’s reward network (宾语) · → especially in areas related to pleasure, motivation, and mood (方式状语) Step 5: Review 序号 英语 汉语 序号 英语 汉语 序号 英语 汉语 1 benefit 8 engage 15 highlight 2 engage 9 novelty 16 evidence 3 regulate 10 accomplish 17 accomplish 4 activity 11 process 5 challenge 12 boost 6 cognitive 13 creative 7 decline 14 accomplish Step 6: Translate 编织针的节奏性点击声和毛线在指尖滑动的柔软触感带来了一种平静和满足感。编织，曾经被视为一种“奶奶的爱好”，现在正在重新流行起来，尤其是在年轻一代中。根据Eventbrite的数据，Z世代对“奶奶风”活动的兴趣，比如编织圈和针线活工作坊，在最近几个月急剧上升，部分原因是人们在寻找缓解数字疲劳的途径。 然而，编织的好处不止于怀旧。最近的研究表明，像编织这样缓慢且需要触觉的任务，可能会以支持长期认知健康的方式激活大脑系统。编织可以调动记忆、注意力和运动功能，同时帮助调节压力。换句话说，无论你是年轻还是年长，男性还是女性，参与手工且富有挑战性的爱好可能是支持大脑健康最简单的方式之一。 编织独特地结合了精细运动协调、创造性规划和有节奏的双边运动，所有这些都能同时激活大脑的不同系统。这种创造力很有帮助，一位获得许可的治疗师艾米丽·夏普说道。双手交替使用所产生的双边刺激与EMDR疗法中使用的相似，并且与皮质醇水平的降低、血清素和多巴胺的增加以及情绪调节的改善有关。 2024年发表在《行为神经科学前沿》上的一项研究展示了创意活动是如何激活大脑的奖励网络的，尤其是在与愉悦、动机和情绪相关的区域。与滑动屏幕或吃糖带来的多巴胺激增不同，编织提供了一种更缓慢、更稳定的奖励。神经学教授阿尔瓦罗·帕斯夸尔-莱昂内说，这种稳定的运作比化学物质的暴饮暴食要好。 此外，像编织这样的活动需要计划、排序和解决问题，这会激活执行功能以及运动和情绪系统。这种全脑参与有助于加强神经连接，这是我们随着年龄增长保持大脑灵活性和恢复力的一个重要工具。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$