Unit 7 Reading 1 学习任务单 2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级上册

班级: _ 姓名: _ 日期: _ Unit 7 The secret of memory - Lesson 1 Learning Task Sheet Reading I-Ways to improve your memory By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the content of the passage and master three basic methods to improve memory. Retell the methods of improving memory by using reading notes and the mind map. Realize the importance of memory in learning and daily life, and apply the methods to solve real-world problems. Memory Challenge 1: How many words can you remember ? Memory Challenge 2: 1.What is the color of the cup? 2.What is the number on the calendar? 3.What is in the middle of the second row? Pre-reading 1. What are they doing ?_ 2. Sodukou is _ exercise. A. mental B. physical 3.What is the genre of the passage? A. Narration (记叙文). B. Exposition (说明文). C. Interview. D. Argumentation (议论文). Fast-reading 1.What is the structure of the passage? 2. Please divide the article into three parts. Part 1:_ Part 2:_ Part3:_ While-reading 1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To list different types of memory. B. To explain how memory works in the brain. C. To introduce the importance of memory in our lives. D. To describe problems caused by poor memory. 2. Memory only helps us remember things from the past. T( ) F( ) 3. Read part 2 and complete the notes below. 4.Read part 2 again and answer the following questions. ①What can you do to exercise your brain? ② What will happen to your memory if you get too stressed or worried? 5.Read part 3 again and answer the following questions. ①.The word "decline" in the passage probably means _. A. 提高 B. 保持不变 C. 下降 D. 改变 ②.From the passage, we can infer that _. A. Only old people have memory problems B. Exercise can help maintain memory C. Memory loss is always serious D. Healthy lifestyle has no effect on memory Post-reading: Retell the passage according to the mind map. Post-reading: “Brain Clinic” Situation: Your friend Li Hua is facing his mid-term exams. He stays up late every night drinking coffee and tries to memorize books by rote (死记硬背). Now, he has a terrible headache and can't remember anything! Task: Work in groups of 4. You are a team of memory masters. Write a prescription for Li Hua to save his memory. Requirements: 1. Use at least two transitional words (e.g., First, Second, Last but not least). 2. Your advice must include tips from the text (e.g., eat oily fish, use memory linking, get some rest). 3. A Warm Touch: Add one sentence to encourage Lihua at the end. MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION To: Patient Li Hua From: Dr. Brain & Team We are informed that you _. Don't worry, we are here to help. Here is our advice for you: First,_ Second,_ (Encouragement): _ ! 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $