1、 Look at the pictures on the right for one minute.A1 How many of the pictures you saw just now do you still remember?A2 In groups,discuss your methods for memorizing things.A3 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?BThere
2、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.It 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
3、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
4、.An 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.Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are essential for your memory to work properly.Drinking a lot of water also helps ma
5、intain 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 v
6、ery good at preventing sleepiness and helping concentration,but some people believe they may cause problems with memory.In 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.Answer the
7、 following questions based on information in the passage.A1How can you make your memory more efficient?_2Why should you not allow other thoughts to enter your mind when you are trying to memorize something?_3What does your brain do while you are asleep?_4What are the good things about caffeine in te
8、a and coffee?What may be the bad thing about it?_ 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.B Look at the habits bel
9、ow 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.CEvery 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.
