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Unit 4
Our Memory
How can we have a good memory?
Section A(2a-2d)
Imagine you are attending Professor Green’s lecture too. What questions do you want to ask?
What small daily habits can help us improve our memory quickly?
How can we avoid forgetting things when we are very busy?
2b
Listen to the conversation between the students and Professor Green. Tick the questions students asked.
☐ What does linking knowledge mean?
☐ Why do we get some words mixed up?
☐ Why is riding a bike not so easy to forget?
☐ How can we put our brains to good use?
I don't quite understand what you said about linking knowledge.
I often get some words mixed up, like “kitchen” and “chicken”.
Could you tell me why it is much easier to forget things to buy than to forget how to ride a bike?
Think and share
☐ What does linking knowledge mean?
☐ Why do we get some words mixed up?
☐ Why is riding a bike not so easy to forget?
☐ How can we put our brains to good use?
Why do you think this question wasn’t asked?
Maybe it’s because the lecture is about how to improve your memory.
Predict and share
☐ What does linking knowledge mean?
☐ Why do we get some words mixed up?
☐ Why is riding a bike not so easy to forget?
☐ How can we put our brains to good use?
What do you think Professor Green will say about the three questions?
2c
Listen again. Complete Professor Green’s answers.
1. ______________ is like a chain, and new knowledge is best remembered by __________ it with old knowledge.
2. Pay attention to __________. Study how they are __________ from each other.
Create a __________ for each word in mind.
3. Scientists are still working on this __________. Such kind of memory is probably __________ in a more stable area of our brain.
Knowledge
linking
details
different
picture
mystery
stored
/ˈsteɪbl/ not easy to change or move
What advice does the professor give to the students?
Billy: Professor, I don’t quite understand what you said about linking knowledge.
Professor: Well, knowledge is like a chain, and new knowledge is best remembered by linking it with old knowledge. The more links you create, the more you remember.
Fu Xing: Professor, I often get some words mixed up, like “kitchen” and “chicken”.
Professor: Pay attention to details. Study how they are different from each other. You can also create a picture for each word in your mind.
Peter: Hello, Professor, could you tell me why it is much easier to forget things to buy than to forget how to ride a bike?
Professor: Scientists are still working on this mystery. For one thing, the memory of how to ride a bike is probably stored in a more stable area of our brain.
Peter: There are so many mysteries about our brain!
Professor: Exactly! And at your age, your brain is developing fast, so put it to good use!
1.How can you link new knowledge with old knowledge? Give an example.
English
huge
new knowledge
big
old knowledge
physics
惯性
new knowledge
old life experience
2d
Work in groups.Discuss the questions
Tip 1: New knowledge is best remembered by linking it with old knowledge.
Why is it helpful to improve our memory?
Create meaning
Build a memory network
Deepen understanding
Stay in my head longer
2d
Work in groups.Discuss the questions
2.When should you pay attention to details?
● to study how two words are different
I should pay attention to details when I ...
It’s important to notice the differences between ...
Details are important when...
● to note down the main points of a lecture
● to memorize a rule exactly
● to retell a story well
● to remember what someone looks like
2d
Work in groups.Discuss the questions
Tip 2: Pay attention to details. Study how they are different.
Create a picture.
Why is it useful to create a picture for each word?
Pictures stick in your brain longer.
A picture = a mental hook for the word.
The brain remembers images better than words.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Tip 3: Put your brain to good use.
3.Why should students put their brains to good use? What is your opinion?
The more you use,
The smarter it will be.
2d
4. Here are some tips to help develop your brain.
Tick what works for you and add more.
□ exercise your memory □ do something creative
□ learn something new □ get enough sleep
□ reduce stress □ stay confident
_______________________________
2d
Work in groups.Discuss the questions
take regular breaks
think about how you learn
...
1. Why do we get some words mixed up?
mixture n. 混合物
mix A and / with B 把A和B混合
mix ... into ... 把……拌入……
a mixture of A and B A和B的混合物
Don't mix up the papers on my desk; I need them in order.
She mixed up milk and coffee, and it tasted really good.
类似结构
put up 张贴
clean up 打扫
cut up 切碎
speed up 加速
1. She mixed the sugar and salt when baking, and the cake tasted terrible.
2. I m up our coats, so I went to work in your coat today.
3. We need to ( 清理 ) the mess after the party.
4. 她拼写这些英语单词时,有时会把它们弄混。
She sometimes when she spells these English words.
up
ixed
clean up
mixes them up
2. How can we put our brains to good use?
use v. 使用;n.用途,用处
useful adj. 有用的
useless adj. 无用的
used adj.用过的;习惯于
put sth to good use = make good use of 有效使用(或利用)某物
use sth. to do sth. 用某物用来做某事
used to do sth. 过去常常做某事
be used to do sth. 被用来做某事
be used to doing sth. 习惯于做某事
3. When should you pay attention to details?
pay-paid-paid v. 支付,付钱
pay attention to doing sth 注意做某事
Pay attention to your handwriting. 注意你的书写。
You must pay attention to protecting the environment.你必须注意保护环境。
4. Scientists are still working on...
sb + be working on sth. = 某人正在做 / 忙于……
work on doing sth 致力于做某事
work
out 算出、解决、锻炼
for 为… 工作
as 担任(职位)
5. stay confident
confidence n. 名词 信心;自信
confidently adv. 自信地
He is a confident boy and never feels nervous.
She answered the questions confidently.
Have confidence in your ability.
be confident
+ ( that ) 从句 确信;有把握……
in sb/sth 对某人 / 某事有信心
1. —To tell the truth, I am now feeling very .
—Take it easy. You’ll make it.
A. peaceful B. nervous C. confident
2. He spoke (confident) in front of the whole class.
3. If you believe in yourself, you will be more ________ to face difficulties.
A. confident B. careful C. patienT
B
confidently
A
Unit 4
Our Memory
How can we have a good memory?
Section A(2a-2d)
星越教育
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