牛津上海版英语九年级上册课件：Unit 5 The human brain More practice（共16张PPT）

课件16张PPT。More practice*2Computers vs humans5The human brainCONTENTS PAGEBefore you readWhile you readAfter you readBefore you read3-1123 Look at the pictures on the right for one minute.A13-2123 How many of the pictures you saw just now do you still remember?A2 In groups, discuss your methods for memorizing things.A33-3123 From the quiz in A, do you think whether you have got good memory or not? Do you know any ways of improving our memory?B123While you read5-1There are many things you can do to improve your memory, such as using various memorizing methods as well as taking special care of your health.455-2123It is important that you regularly stimulate your brain to make your memory more efficient. For example, you can do activities that you do not usually do and change your daily habits. Learning a new skill helps your brain develop. When trying to memorize something, you should focus your attention and concentrate on the most important things about it. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind because this will lower your chances of remembering things accurately.455-3123An excellent way to help memory is to link information with pictures. Try to see the images in your mind. Taking notes, being organized and keeping a diary will also be useful tools.455-4Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are essential for your memory to work properly. Drinking a lot of water also helps maintain your memory. You must allow your brain to have enough sleep and rest too. When you are asleep, your brain stores memory. Not enough sleep can, therefore, cause problems with storing information. In addition, being tired will stop you from being able to concentrate well. Caffeine in tea and coffee is very good at preventing sleepiness and helping concentration, but some people believe they may cause problems with memory.123455-5123In order to concentrate well, you must be relaxed. Generally keeping fit and having regular health checks are both important as well, and not just for improving your memory.45After you read4-112 Answer the following questions based on information in the passage.A34How can you make your memory more efficient?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why should you not allow other thoughts to enter your mind when you are trying to memorize something?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________You can do activities that you do not usually do and change your daily habits.Because this will lower your chances of making accurate memories.4-21234What does your brain do while you are asleep?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What are the good things about caffeine in tea and coffee? What may be the bad thing about it?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Your brain stores memory while you are asleep.The good things about caffeine in tea and coffee are that it is very good at preventing sleepiness and helping concentration. The bad thing is that it may cause problems with memory. The passage on page 83 suggests that linking information with pictures is an excellent way to help memory. Do you have any other good methods or techniques? Tell the class what they are and give some examples to illustrate them.B4-31234 Look at the habits below and tick the ones that you have. Ask yourself whether they are good or bad for your memory. Then work in groups to discuss each of the habits.C4-41234Every day, I drink one carton of milk and eat a lot of vegetables.
I do not like drinking water. I prefer soft drinks.
I like reading and writing until late at night. The quiet helps me concentrate.
I like fruit and eat a lot of it every day.
I usually have bread with milk for breakfast.
When I get tired, I usually have a rest and then do some exercise to help me relax.
I used to drink tea, but now I drink coffee instead.说 明
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《英语（牛津上海版）》（试用本）
主 编：沃振华
原 作 者：P Etherton G McArthur P Leetch
改编人员：沃振华 朱维庭 李绍贤 施安吉 施志红
奚翠华 卢 璐 张 瑶
牛津大学出版社（中国）有限公司英语教材编写委员会
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插 图：K Y Chan 周允达
课件制作：卢 璐
支持学校：上海市市北初级中学