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Unit 4
Our Memory.
Section A (2a~2d)
2a
Imagine you are attending Professor Green’s lecture too.
What questions do you want to ask?
How can we avoid mixing up similar English words?
What are some simple ways to improve our memory in daily life?
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 some students and Professor Green. Tick the topics they are talking about.
□ 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 brain to good use?
弄混
mix up A and B把A和B弄混
mix with把……混合
put sth. to good use=
make good use of sth.充分利用某物
2b
Listen to the conversation between some students and Professor Green. Tick the topics they are talking about.
□ 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 brain to good use?
Listen again. Complete the sentences based on 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 your 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
2c
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
What advice does the professor give to the students?
1.What does linking knowledge mean?
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.
2.Why do we get some words mixed up?
Pay attention to details. Study how they are different from each other. You can also create a picture for each word in your mind.
3.Why is riding a bike not so easy to forget?
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.
1. How can you link new knowledge with old knowledge?
Give an example.
1.Review old knowledge before class.
2.Find connection points between new and old knowledge.
3.Apply new and old knowledge through homework and exercises.
2d Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
We can compare new knowledge with what we have already learned. We can also connect new words or rules to our old notes, old sentences or real‑life experiences.
For example, when we learn the new English word unforgettable, we can link it with the old word forget. We already know “forget” means to fail to remember something. So “un‑” means “not”, and “‑able” means “can be”. Then we can work out the meaning of unforgettable = cannot be forgotten.
It is a good way to connect new information with our old knowledge. First, we can find similarities and differences between new points and what we have learnt before. We can also put new‑learned things into old sentences or mind maps.
Here is an example. When we meet the new verb invent, we can connect it with the old word invention. We have already known “invention” is a noun for something created. Then we learn that “invent” is its verb form, which means to create something new. By linking them together, we can remember both words much better.
3. Why should students put their brain to good use?
What is your opinion?
First of all, the brain works like a muscle. It will become more powerful if we keep using it. If we seldom use it, our memory may become poorer. Besides, using our brain actively helps us connect new‑learned knowledge with old knowledge. In this way, we can remember information for a longer time and get better grades at school.
What’s more, putting our brain to good use encourages us to think independently. We will not only memorize facts, but also try to understand them. So students should try different ways to train their brain, such as doing puzzles, drawing mind maps and reviewing lessons in time.
More Ways
connect new knowledge with old knowledge
把新知识和旧知识联系起来
draw mind maps
画思维导图
do some puzzles
做益智谜题
review what you have learned regularly
定期复习所学内容
take enough exercise 进行足够的运动
think actively in class 课堂上积极思考
短语背诵
1.linking knowledge 关联知识
2.get sth mixed up 把…… 混淆
3.put sth to good use 好好使用;充分利用某物
4.link ... with 把…… 和…… 联系起来
5.pay attention to 注意
6.in one’s mind 在某人脑海里
7.work on 从事;忙于;致力于
8.a stable area 一个稳定的区域
9. note down 记录
10. main points 要点
11.retell a story 复述故事
12.stay confident 保持自信
短语默写
1.关联知识
2.把…… 混淆
3.好好使用;充分利用某物
4.把…… 和…… 联系起来
5.注意
6.在某人脑海里
7.从事;忙于;致力于
8.一个稳定的区域
9. 记录
10. 要点
11.复述故事
12.保持自信
1. Professor, I don’t quite understand _______ you said about linking knowledge.
2.Well, knowledge is ______ a chain, and new knowledge is best remembered by_______(link) it with old knowledge. The more links you create, _____more you remember.
3. Professor, I often get some words mixed ______, like “kitchen” and “chicken”.
4. Pay attention ____details. Study how they are different_____ each other. You can also create a picture for each word ____your mind.
5.Hello, Professor, could you tell me why it is much _______(easy) to forget things to buy than to forget how ____ride a bike?
6. Scientists are still working ____this mystery. _____ one thing, the memory of how to ride a bike is probably ________(store) in a more stable area of our brain.
7.There are so many __________(mystery) about our brain!
8. Exactly! And ____your age, your brain is developing fast, so put it ____good use!
what
like
linking
the
up
to
from
in
easier
to
on
For
stored
mysteries
at
to
Language Points
1.Why do we get some words mixed up?
get sth. done 使某事被做
相当于have sth. done,意为“使某事被做;请别人做某事”。其中done是动词的过去分词,作宾语补足语,且sth.与done存在逻辑上的动宾关系。
My bike is broken. I want to get it repaired.
我的自行车坏了,我想找人修一下。
Why do we get some words mixed up?
mix up 混淆;弄乱
get sb./sth.mixed up 把某人/某物弄混
mix up A and B 把A和B弄混
mix up sb./sth. 弄混某人/某物
mix up sth. 把某物弄乱
用法拓展 mix v.(使)混合;融合
·mix ... and ... (together)
把···和···混合(在一起)
·mix (...) with ...
(把···)和···混合
·mix ... into ... 把···混入···
当sb./sth.为代词时
应放在mix与up之间
How can we put our brains to good use?
put sth. to good use 有效使用(或利用)某物
We should put the money to good use to help disabled people.
= We should make good use of the money to help disabled people.我们应该好好利用这些钱来帮助残疾人。
词块拓展 与use相关的其他常用短语:
make full use of 充分利用
be in use 在使用中
it’s no use doing sth. 做某事没用
For one thing, the memory of how to ride a bike is
probably stored in a more stable area of our brain.
stable /'steɪbl/ 〔形容词〕
(1)稳定的;稳固的
The ladder doesn’t seem to be stable.
这架梯子好像不太稳。
(2)稳重的;沉稳的 常用于形容人。
After years of learning, he is more stable than before.
经过多年的学习,他比以前更沉稳了。
词块拓展
stable adj. 稳定的;沉稳的
unstable adj. 不稳定的;(行为、情绪)
反复无常的
stability n. 稳定(性);稳固(性)
一、用所给词适当形式填空
The ____________ (many) ways you use,
the ____________ (easy) you can remember things.
2.New words can __________________________ (remember) better
by creating pictures in your mind.
3.It is necessary ____________ (find) links between new and old
knowledge.
4.Stop ____________ (think) about useless things when you study.
5.We need practice ____________ (develop) our memory.
more
easier
be remembered
to find
thinking
to develop
二、短文填空
develop, link…with…, mixed up, pay attention to, put…to good use
Many students have trouble remembering knowledge. They often get similar ideas ________________. Here is useful advice.
First, ____________ new knowledge ____________ what you have learned. Second, ________________ small differences. These ways help you ________________ your brain and _________ it __________.
mixed up
link with
pay attention to
develop put to good use
情景对话补全,有一个多余选项。
Billy: Professor, I don’t quite
understand what you said about
linking knowledge.1.______
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 mix up words like kitchen and chicken.2.____
Professor: Pay attention to details and imagine pictures in your mind.
Peter: Could you tell me why we forget things to buy but not bike-riding
skills? 3. _____
Professor: Scientists are still studying it. Skill memory stays in a stable
brain area.
Peter: Wow! 4. ________
Professor: Exactly! Your brains grow fast, so 5. ______
Peter: Thank you so much!
A. How can I remember similar words?
B. What does linking knowledge mean?
C. Why do we forget shopping tasks easily?
D. Are there many secrets in our brain?
E. How long will our memory last?
F. How should teenagers use their brains?
B
A
C
D
F
Must-do必做
Listen and read the tape scripts.
Memorize your words/phrases/notes.
Choose-to-do选做
Talk with your partner and discuss about tips of developing your brain and improving your memory.
try to memorize the tape script
Homework
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