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Unit 4
Our Memory.
主讲人:XXX
课型:阅读课
Section B 1a-1e
I have a bad memory. Can you give me some tips to improve my memory?
Let’s watch and learn.
Let’s play a game.
Do you know these English words?
pest famine ambition ambulance timber yell
scold hesitate
let's spend one minute memorizing these words.
pest
famine
(害虫)→ “拍死它”一只蟑螂爬过,你抄起拖鞋喊“拍死它!”
ambition
ambulance
(饥荒)→ “发米呢” → 画面:饿晕的人抓住粮仓门喊“发米呢!”
(野心)→ “俺必胜”举着奖杯喊“俺必胜”,眼神发光
(救护车)→ “俺不能死”一个人躺在担架上喊“俺不能死”,旁边闪蓝灯。
Let’s play a game.
scold
hesitate
timber
yell
(木材)→ “踢木板” 练跆拳道一脚踢断木板,旁边标牌写 timber
(大喊) “耶哦” → 进球“耶哦!”大喊
(责骂) → “死扣得” → 死扣(死抠)错处挨骂
(犹豫)→“嘿,是谁踢”脚边有个球,你缩着脚想“嘿,是谁踢的?”不敢认
Let’s play a game.
Let’s check your memories.
pest
famine
ambition
ambulance
timber
yell
scold
hesitate
害虫
饥荒
野心
救护车
木板
大喊
责骂
犹豫
Learning words is very simple.
What memory techniques do you use? Are they useful?
Use word trees to memorize new words.
Use the association method to learn grammar.
Use mind maps to recite passages.
protect
1a
Let’s watch
What's the title of the passage?
The passage is mainly about
_______ to____________________.
the ways
boost our memory
/buːst/
to make something increase, or become better
How many ways are mentioned in this passage?
There are_______ ways.
four
What type of passage is it?
A. Exposition (说明文)
B. Narrative (记叙文)
C. Argumentation (议论文)
D. Advertisement (广告)
How many parts are there in this passage?
Match the main idea of each part.
Part 1(1)
introduction
Part 2(2)
two main kinds of memory
Part 3(3-6)
four ways to boost memory
Part 4(7)
conclusion
While-reading
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.
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1.What is the real question about improving one’s memory?
How do you make sure what you learn enters your long‑term memory?
1b
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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2.What is the right way to take notes?
We should write down key points instead of every word in a passage.
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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3.Why is taking a break necessary for your brain?
Because we should not wear out our brain after studying for some time.
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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4.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 like listening to recorded information.
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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5.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.
Match the kinds of memory with the 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
S
L
1c
Read again and complete the mind map.
Try taking notes
and writing down
key points.
review knowledge often; discuss or teach what you learn to others
Create images.
Create a story and view it like a film.
Make use of your other senses
sleep well,
eat well
do exercise
1d
Do you know how to use the following memory techniques? Add more as you know.
making up a song
grouping information
making up a poem
picturing images
using letters for words
______________________
1e
drawing mind maps; writing down key points; repeating aloud
Language Points
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 and writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
首先
确保
未能做某事
Language Points
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 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.
用进废退
休息一会儿
by doing sth:通过做某事
利用
Language Points
最适合你
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!
形式宾语
I.词组默写
1. 首先________________________
2. 使疲乏;磨损________________________
3. 提升你的记忆力________________________
4. 改善记忆力________________________
5. 确保;务必________________________
6. 用进废退________________________
7. 利用________________________
8. 休息一下________________________
9. 整理信息________________________
10. 最后但同样重要的是________________________
11. 记忆技巧________________________
to start with
wear out
boost your memory
improve your memory
make sure
use it or lose it
make use of
take a break
organize information
last but not least
memory techniques
2. I ________ a maths problem with Joe when Mike called me up.
A.discuss B.discussed C.was discussing D.will discuss
3.We always ________ people’s addresses as a matter of course before we send letters.
A.check B.remember C.hear D.put
1.Anhui is making great efforts ________ the digital economy to boost economic development.
A.develop B.developing C.to develop D.developed
II.Multiple choice.
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
III.语法填空
discussing
effect
addresses
accounts
meaning
views
8. You should try ________ (use) mind maps when you study, and you’ll find that it helps you remember things more easily.
9. Some students listen to ________ (record) information before exams, because they find that hearing the words again helps them review quickly.
10. It is _____________ ( effective) to review information actively than to just read it passively, and many studies show that active practice improves memory.
11. If you want to remember things well, you need to know which memory ________ ( technique) work best for you.
12. The scientist suggested ______(take) a short break after studying for a long time to avoid wearing out your brain.
using
recorded
more effective
techniques
taking
IV.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
V.根据汉语意思完成句子。
1.你练习得越多,你就会说得越好。
__________ you practise, __________ you will speak.
2.通过使用思维导图,你可以更好地组织你的想法。
__________ using mind maps, you can organize your ideas better.
3.学习40分钟后,你应该休息一下。
After studying for 40 minutes, you should ______________.
4.毕竟,我们不可能记住所有的细节。
__________, we can't remember all the details.
5.如果你尝试这些方法,你一定能提高你的记忆力。
If you try these methods, you __________ improve your memory.
The more the better
By
take a break
After all
are sure to
Read and recite the passage.
Review the language points of this lesson.
Do some related exercises.
Homework
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