内容正文:
U4 Our Memory
How can we improve our memory?
Section B (1a–1e)
Learning objectives
1. 整体阅读,把握文章主旨,区分短期记忆与长期记忆,提取整理关键信息。
2. 读懂说明文写作特点,反思、对比不同记忆策略,探索提升学习效率的方法。
3. 积累记忆主题词汇短语,并能在情境中运用。
New Words and Expressions
1.boost v. 促进;使增长 n. 帮助;增长
2.to start with 起初;开始时(短语)
3.short-term adj. 短期的
4.long-term adj. 长期的
5.technique n. 技巧;技术
6.passage n. 段落;走廊
7.likely adj. 很可能的 adv. 很可能
8.wear out 使疲乏;磨损(短语)
9.discuss v. 讨论;谈论
10.image n. 图像;形象
New Words and Expressions
11.graph n. 图;图表
12.organize v. 处理;组织
13.view n. 观点;看法 v. 看待
14.effective adj. 有效的
15.engine n. 发动机
16.fuel n. 燃料 v. 给…… 提供燃料
17.anxiety n. 焦虑;担忧
18.address v. 设法解决;写地址 n. 地址
19.password n. 密码;口令
20.account n. 账户;账目
Watch and learn some ways to improve memory.
Engagement
Exploration
organize组织
engine
发动机
anxiety
焦虑
password
密码
account
账户
technique
技巧
Memorize the words below for 30 seconds.
Then write down as many words
as you can remember.
Why do some of you remember more than others?
What memory techniques do you use? Are they useful?
Today, we're going to read the text to learn more about useful memory techniques. Let's get started!
Read the first and the second paragraphs, then find the answer.
Exploration
Q1: How many kinds of memory are mentioned (提到) and what are they? What’s the difference?
Q3: What is the real question about improving one’s memory?
How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory?
Two. They are short-term memory and long-term memory.
Short-term memory helps us remember things that we may only need for a short time while long-term memory is the ability to remember things for a long time.
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Match the kinds of memory with the tasks. Write S for short-term memory or L for long-term memory.【1c】
___ 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.
S
L
L
L
Exploration
Q3: Find the detailed ways to boost your memory.
First, pay attention to key points instead of every word.
Second, use it or lose it.
Third, make use of your senses.
Last but not least, stay healthy.
We should write down key points instead of every word in a passage.
Q4: What is the right way to take notes?
First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes and 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. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others.
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4
Exploration
Read the third and fourth paragraphs and find the answer.
Q5: Why is taking a break necessary for your brain?
Because we should not wear out our brain after studying for some time.
Read the fifth paragraph and find the answer.
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.
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Exploration
Q6: How can you use your senses to help you remember better?
We can create images, create a story and make use of our other senses.
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.
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!
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Q7:Why is staying healthy important for a good memory?
Good sleep, healthy food and proper exercise help our brain work well and improve our memory.
Read the sixth paragraph and find the answer.
Exploration
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Q8: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The differences between short-term and long-term memory.
B. Advice on how to improve our memory.
C. The importance of healthy eating and sleeping.
D. Ways to reduce stress and anxiety.
Read the last paragraph and choose the answer.
Exploration
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? 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.
记忆力如何工作
首先
短期记忆
长期记忆
细节
确保
保持健康的生活方式
结果
fail to do sth. 未能做某事
要点
毕竟
it is easier to do…
做……是更容易的
try doing sth. 试着做某事
Explanation
Read and take notes
想要做某事
boost one's memory 提升某人记忆力
the ability to do sth. 做...的能力
终生;一生
进入
总结
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.
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 your 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.
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.
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!
不进则退
休息一下
过度使用
the 比较级…, the 比较级… 越……,就越……
复习信息
与......讨论
充分利用你的感官
构建图像
表格,图表,思维导图
编故事
像放电影一样在脑中回顾
besides=what’s more
像放电影一样在脑中回顾
录音资料
最后但同样重要的一点
有效的
进入
像
发动机需要燃料
两者都;既...又...
减轻压力和焦虑
形容词:anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/焦虑的
最适合你
be sure to do sth. 一定/务必会做某事
1. improve our memory 改善我们的记忆力
2. boost one’s memory 提升某人的记忆力
3. to start with 首先
4. short-term memory 短期记忆
5. long-term memory 长期记忆
6. make sure 确保
7. memory techniques 记忆技巧
8. lead a healthy life 保持健康的生活
9. pay attention 集中注意力
10. fail to do sth. 未能做某事
11. try doing sth. 试着做某事(尝试方法)
12. write down key points 记下要点
13. after all 毕竟
14. use it or lose it 用进废退
15. the +比较级, the +比较级 越……,就越……
16. review what you learn 复习你所学的知识
Summary
17. wear out your brain 使大脑过度疲劳
18. take a break 休息一下
19. discuss sth. with others 和别人讨论某事
20. make use of your senses 利用你的感官
21. organize information 整理信息
22. create images 构建图像
23. in your mind 在脑海中
24. in addition 此外
25. last but not least 最后但同样重要的是
26. organize your memories 整理记忆
27. reduce stress and anxiety 减轻压力和焦虑
28. work best for you 最适合你
29. be sure to do sth. 一定/务必做某事
30. a summary of a passage 一篇文章的摘要
36. online bank account 网上银行账户
37. make up 创编
38. picture images 想象画面
Summary
Use it or
lose it
Read again and complete the mind map.
Elaboration
· Take a break;
· Discuss with
others;
· Teach others
· Sleep well;
· Eat well;
· Exercise
· Create images with
tables/graphs/mind
maps;
· Make story films;
· Use listening and
other senses
Take notes by writing down key points instead of every word
• making up a song • making up a poem • using letters for words
• grouping information • picturing images • ___________________
reviewing knowledge
Do you know how to use the following memory techniques? Add some more.
Elaboration
eg:
I use picturing images to help me remember new English words.
我运用图像想象法来帮助我记英语生词。
I use grouping information to help me remember long phone numbers.
我用信息分组法来帮助我记忆长电话号码。
I use making up a song to remember English grammar rules.
我编歌曲来记忆英语语法规则。
一、用方框内词适当形式填空
boost, organize, active, review, technique, sense, long-term, attention
Pay ________________ to key points when you take notes.
The more you ____________ your lessons, the better you will remember them.
Many students try different memory __________ for English study.
We can use tables and mind maps ____________ information.
Healthy food and exercise ____________ our brain power.
An ____________ body helps you keep a clear mind.
Listening to recordings makes good use of your hearing ________.
We need to turn short-term memory into ____________ memory.
attention
review
techniques
to organize
boost
active
sense
long-term
Evaluation
1. 他很可能又会忘记带作业。
He _____ _____ _____ _____ his homework again.
2. 这篇短文太长了,我记不住。
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ for me to remember.
3. 学生们应该充分利用图书馆。
Students should _____ _____ _____ _____ the library.
4. 今天早上他们没能赶上早班车。
They _____ _____ _____ the early bus this morning.
5. 连续看几小时视频会让大脑疲惫。
Watching videos for hours _____ _____ _____ _____.
6. 首先,我要感谢大家的到来。
_____ _____ _____, I'd like to thank everyone for coming.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。
is likely to forget
The passage is too long
make full use of
failed to catch
wears out our brains
To start with
Her company organized a fun day outing ________ (boost) team spirit.
They enjoy ___________ (discuss) different types of learners in English class.
Emojis have had a big ________ (effective) on worldwide communication.
Do you know the ___________ (address) of all these students?
—I have at least 10 different bank __________ (account).
—Be more careful of security risks.
We can understand the _________ (mean) of the passage.
Different people have different ________ (view) about online learning.
to boost
discussing
effect
addresses
accounts
meaning
views
三、语法填空
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