(
课件网) Think about the following questions. Warm-up Answer these questions and write down the keywords. Do you have a good memory Have you ever tested your memory What kinds of things do you find difficult to remember How can you improve your memory What have scientist learnt about memory How can we test memory improvement techniques in a scientific way Watch a short video about how to remember things better. Write down two tips from the video. How can you make use of these tips Give some examples. (e.g., Tip: Sleep well → Example: Review notes before bed.) 请老师自行搜索和记忆有关的视频 Before you read Step 1: Practise the following conversation with a partner. Take turns as A and B. A: Do you ever find it hard to remember things B: Yes, I sometimes forget things. A: Can you give an example B: When I’m tired, I sometimes ... Are there any ways of improving memory A: Well, you can ... Before you read Step 2: Work in groups of three. Discuss the memory tips below. You can use the questions to help you. Have you used any of these tips before What did you use it for Was the tip helpful or not Ways to improve your memory Your memory plays an important role in your life. It helps you remember who you are, where you live, what you have learnt and what you plan to do in the future. So, how can you improve your memory First, it is helpful to live a mentally active life. Make a point of trying new things. For example, you will exercise your brain if you learn to play a new instrument or learn a foreign language. You can also improve your memory with brain games, such as crosswords, word games and maths puzzles. Techniques like memory linking also work your brain and improve your memory. In memory linking, you make mental connections to help you remember things. For example, you can make up a story to link items in a list so that you will remember them. You will be exercising your brain as well as improving your memory! Second, if you live a healthy life, your memory will work better. Healthy eating habits are especially important, and a healthy diet helps maintain a good memory. Research shows that eating green vegetables, nuts, berries, and oily fish can improve your ability to remember things. What’s more, regular physical exercise and getting enough sleep also help improve your memory. Last but not least, it is important to get plenty of rest. Unless you take time to relax, your brain will find it hard to remember things. Besides, if you get too stressed or worried, your memory will become less sharp. Everyone has moments of forgetfulness and memory tends to decline with age. Therefore, it is quite normal for people to experience memory loss as they get older. However, you can maintain and even improve your memory if you exercise your brain, live a healthy life and make time to relax! Fast reading 1. What type of text is it A. A narrative text. B. An argumentative text. C. An expository text. ... ...
