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Section B
(Project)
Unit 4
Our Memory
Learning Aims
语言能力
文化意识
思维品质
学习能力
1. Master all vocabulary and phrases about memory efficiently.
2. Use object clauses with question words correctly in speaking and writing.
3. Express opinions clearly in a debate and give reasons.
1. Improve self-review and knowledge-sorting ability.
2. Train cooperation, expression and debating skills in groups.
1. Summarize unit knowledge to form systematic thinking.
2. Debate and think critically to improve logical expression.
1. Understand the importance of memory in study and life.
2. Form positive attitudes toward memory and scientific learning habits.
Think about this question: “Is it still necessary to memorize things when they can be found online?” What is your opinion?
Yes, it is still necessary to memorize things. Memorizing things helps us think quickly, improve our learning ability, and use what we know freely in study and life. Searching online is just a tool, not a replacement for memory.
When can we NOT search for information online?
1. During closed-book exams.
2. When giving a speech on stage.
3. In a job interview.
4. When we talk face to face with others.
5. When our mobile phone runs out of power.
...
When can we find almost all information online?
1. When we meet new English words.
2. When we look up historical facts.
3. When we want to know travel routes.
4. When we check difficult homework problems.
5. When we learn new skills online.
6. When we search for news and latest events.
...
There are two different opinions:
Pro(正方):
We need to memorize things.
Con(反方):
We don’t need to memorize things.
Debate: Do we need to memorize things?
4a
Think about this question: “Is it still necessary to memorize things when they can be found online?” What is your opinion?
语言框架
表达观点: In my opinion, I believe that ...
观点+原因: I think we still need to memorize things because ...
I don’t think we need to memorize things because ...
范例1(支持记忆)
In my opinion, we still need to memorize things. It helps us think faster and learn better.
范例2(反对记忆)
I don’t think we need to memorize things. We can find everything online quickly.
Opinion
Reason
We need to memorize things.
We don’t need to memorize things.
What are the two different opinions?
4b
Form two groups based on different opinions.
Add at least three reasons to support your opinion.
4b
Form two groups based on different opinions.
Add at least three reasons to support your opinion.
How to build your arguments?
How to build your arguments?
4c
P40
Giving Examples & Data
· For example, ... / For instance, ...
· Take ... as an example.
· A good example is...
· Research shows that...
· According to the news, ...
Use examples and data to support your opinions.
Use examples and data to support your opinions.
We need to memorize things.
Memorizing things makes our thinking faster.
If we memorize basic knowledge, our
thinking will become faster. For example,
when we have memorized math formulas, we do not need to look them up all the time. We can solve problems quickly during tests.
Good memory makes us communicate freely without checking the Internet.
A good memory helps us talk with others
smoothly. When we give an English speech
or chat with foreign friends, we cannot keep
searching for words online. The vocabulary
we have memorized lets us communicate freely right away.
Use examples and data to support your opinions.
We cannot search for information when our phones have no power or signal.
We may meet situations without mobile service. During school exams, we are not allowed to use phones. If our phone runs out of power outside, we cannot get online. In these moments, only knowledge stored in our brains can help us.
Use examples and data to support your opinions.
Use examples and data to support your opinions.
We don’t need to memorize things.
We can spend saved time practicing more useful skills.
If we stop wasting hours on mechanical memorization, we will have plenty of free time. For example, instead of memorizing lots of facts, we can practice communication skills, learn to do experiments or develop creative abilities. These practical skills help us more in the future.
Use examples and data to support your opinions.
Technologies like AI and search engines are faster and more accurate than human memory.
AI can work things out in less than a second. According to a research, we forget 50%~80% of information within 24 hours if we don’t review it.
Online information is always newer than the knowledge we memorize.
Knowledge changes and develops every day. We can easily find the latest research results and new reports on the Internet. It is much better to search
for new information than to stick to old knowledge kept in our mind.
Have a debate on the question. Each student take turns to speak.
4d
陈述观点: I believe that…/ In my opinion…/ I think it is necessary to …
给出理由: Because…/ The reason is that…/ For example…
反驳观点:I quite disagree with you because... /
What you said is true, but...
举例支撑:For instance, when we..., we need to...
功能短语:
表达观点:In my opinion, I think, I believe, In my view
列出理由:First, Second, Third, Also, What’s more
举例说明:For example, For instance, such as
回应对方:I see your point, but... / That’s true, however...
总结观点:In conclusion, To sum up
4d
Have a debate on the question. Each student takes turns to speak.
4d
Have a debate on the question. Each student takes turns to speak.
1. Expressing Opinions
· I think...
· In my opinion...
· From my point of view, memorizing is...
· I strongly believe that...
2. Agreeing & Disagreeing
· I agree with you.
· That's a good point.
· I see your point, but...
· I'm afraid I disagree.
· On the other hand...
3. Giving Examples & Data
· For example, ... / For instance, ...
· Take ... as an example.
· A good example is...
· Research shows that...
· According to the news, ...
4. Conclusion
· In short, ...
· To sum up, memory is still important because...
In my opinion, we need to memorize things. If we memorize things, we can use them right away, rather than searching them online.
l don’t quite agree with you. Everything we need is already online. We can search online easily, there is no need to memorize things.
Evaluate your work
Category What to Check Rating
Content Clear opinion + 3 reasons + examples/data Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor
Language Used debate phrases correctly and phrases Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor
Teamwork Every member spoke and helped prepare arguments Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor
Chart Used the table in 4b to organize reasons Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor
Can you talk about memories that are important to you?
What are some examples of short-term and long-term memories?
In what ways is memorizing things beneficial?
What methods have you learnt to improve your memory?
Can you use object clauses to express your opinions?
Reflecting
I think (that) we need to memorize things.
I believe (that) memorization is still important.
In my opinion, …
One reason is that …
Another point is that …
For example, …
Element
Useful Language
Debate: Do we need to memorize things?
Opinion
Reasons
Examples and data
Summary
1. —Mom, could you tell me ________ we used to visit my grandparents every week?
—They will be happy to see us.
A. what B. why C. where D. how
Exercises
单项选择
一、单项选择。
2. —Could you tell me ________?
—This Sunday morning.
A. when we will do volunteer work in the community
B. which community we will do volunteer work in
C. who will do volunteer work in the community
A
B
3. —Could you help me plan a day out in Lianyungang?
—You can try Donghai Crystal (水晶) Museum. There you can learn ____.
A. whether crystal is formed B. how crystal is formed
C. whether is crystal formed D. how is crystal formed
B
4. —Could you tell me ________?
—Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
A. what are you reading B. why do you like reading
C. what you are reading D. why you like reading
C
5. —Could you tell me ________, sir?
—Sure. It creates music in your own style.
A. if the AI app is expensive B. where the AI app was developed
C. when the AI app came into use D. what the AI app can do
D
1. He __________ (react) angrily when he heard the news.
2. This is an __________ (effect) way to boost memory.
3. She is so ____________ (forget); she always loses pens.
4. The ___________ (act) of taking notes helps us remember better.
5. His ________ (forget) makes him miss many important things.
二、用所给词的正确的形式填空。
reacted
effective
forgetful
action
forgetfulness
1. Please ________ _______ ________ the key points of the text.
2. My ink _________ _________ yesterday, so I couldn’t write.
3. What _________ __________ you when you walked in the forest?
4. Lots of thoughts ________ ________ their minds during the long journey.
三、选词填空。
run out; keep in mind; go through; happen to
keep in mind
ran out
happened to
go through
1.We should not of our money on useless things.
2.The students are having a about how to work out the problem in groups.
3.Words can’t describe the beauty of the sunset.
fully
discussion
run out
full likely discuss increase run out
4.Start right away,or you are to finish the task on time.
5.Under the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Programme,the forest area in China________ by 320,000 km2 since 1978.
increased
has
unlikely
四、根据项目内容,用正确的词汇完成句子。
1. 当信息可以在网上找到时,还有必要记忆吗?
Is it still __________ to memorize things ______ they can be found online?
2. 如果我们记忆事情,我们可以在大脑中建立连接。
If we memorize things, we can ______ connections in our ______.
necessary when
build brain
3. 记忆事情占用太多时间。
Memorizing things ______ ______ too much time.
4. 有时候网络信息会丢失。那时我们该怎么办?
Sometimes ______ information is lost. What will we do ______?
5. 思维技能比记忆重要得多。
Thinking skills are much more __________ than memory.
takes up
online then
important
五、语篇填空
used to, divide…into, have confidence in, instead of, find out
Tom _________ feel stressed before tests. He wanted to _________ good ways to review lessons. He decided to _________ his study time _________ small parts. _________ reviewing blindly, he wrote down key points. Finally, he began to _____________________ himself.
used to find out
divide
into Instead of
have confidence in
本课句型
Summary
我都 学会了!
Key words
Expression
bring about, rough, be covered with, sandstorm
farmland, shortage, lack, bush, root, soil, sandy
government, support, corn
What do you think of your trip so far?
We used to have to travel far to see a doctor, but now our town has built a new hospital.
Sentences
Basic (必做)
Review the new words and key phrases of this unit.
Improving(选做)
2. Organize three reasons to support your opinion for the debate and write them down.
Extend (选做)
3. Search for more supporting examples to enrich your debate speech.
Homework
Thank you !
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