1、Vocabulary2BU2 Reading BSentence PatternThe results suggest that language learning is a promising way to keep the brain in shape and offers enhanced cogntive benefits that out perform other forms of study.The results revealed that people who only speak one language had to work harder to complete the
2、 task.Sentence PatternThe results suggest that language learning is a promising way to keep the brain in shape and offers enhanced cogntive benefits that outperform other forms of study.1.promising:showing signs of being good or successful promise(n./v.)(v.)promise(not)to do sth(n.)make/keep/break a
3、 promiseSentence PatternThe results suggest that language learning is a promising way to keep the brain in shape and offers enhanced cogntive benefits that outperform other forms of study.2.enhance(v.)enhance reputation/good features/efficiency3.outperform(v.)out-超过，超出outweigh,outlive,outnumber,outd
4、oSentence PatternThe reason for this delay,the researchers believe,is that learning a language challenges our grey cells,which helps prevent them from becoming worse as we age.写作技巧-主谓分隔：突破定式，让句子更有层次性与表现力！练习：To be honest,choosing this kind of problem-solving strategy is not a wise option.Choosing thi
5、s kind of problem-solving strategy,to be honest,is not a wise option.总结：主谓分隔1：用插入语分隔主语和谓语常用的主谓分隔I believe you are sure to win the contest,who is an outstanding exchange student.主谓分隔2：用同位语分隔主语和谓语His teacher,Thomas Whaley,is next to him,whispering support.I believe you,an outstanding exchange student,
6、are aure to win the contest.常用的主谓分隔If you want to make your speech perfectly understood,the most vital thing to do is that youd better base it on Chinese culture.The most vital thing to do,if you want to make your speech perfectly understood,is that your better base it on Chinese culture.主谓分隔主谓分隔3：状
7、语从句分隔主语和谓语状语从句分隔主语和谓语练习：No matter how tough it seems,focusing on what you are preparing for needs your determination,concentration,and devotion.变化：Focusing on what you are preparing for,no matter how tough it seems,needs your determination,concentration,and devotion.常用的主谓分隔The school board,which is
8、responsible for making education rules,is looks into this affair.主谓分隔4：定语分隔主语和谓语练习：To solve this problem,reading more Chinese books about idioms is a wise choice,which may inspire you and give you proper guidance at the same time.练习：To solve this problem,reading more Chinese books about idioms,which
9、 may inspire you and give you proper guidance at the same time,is a wise choice.主谓分隔（总结）在主语和谓语之间加入插入语、同位语、状语（从句）或者定语（从句），突破传统的句子定式，使长句子更有层次感与表现力，是英语写作的黄金法则之一。练习：1.A traditional Chinese painting named Riverside Scene on the Qing Ming Festival shows the prosperous atmosphere.The paiting was drawn nine
10、 hundred years ago.2.Tom is the person in charge.Therefore,he is obliged to take the responsibility.3.To be honest,choosing this kind of problem-solving strategy is not a wise option.VocabulariesThe effect this studying has on our brain is nothing short of magical.Here are some highlights about how
11、the brain changes during language learning.(Line 7-11)1.The effect is magical(a magic).The effect is nothing short of magical(a magic).练习：这种变化堪称奇迹。（nothing short of)答案：This kind of change is nothing short of a miracle.2.在威尼斯度过的周末肯定是我们旅行中最精彩的部分。(highlight)The weekend we spent in Venice is definitely
12、the highlight of our trip.The task involved listening to a word and then selecting the corresponding image from a group of four.1.corresponding（adj.)matching or connected with sth that you have just mentioned.=equivalent 练习：货币供应量的改变随即引起支出的相应改变。（corresponding)The change of money supply _in expenditur
13、e.brings a corresponding change2.correspond(v.)to/with sb/sth与.一致；相符你对该事件的陈述与他的不一致。（correspond)Your account of the event _his.doesnt correspond withResearchers from Lund University studied a group of students who went through a demanding language learning programme.For a control group,.Both group we
14、re given MRI(magnetic resonance imaging)scans.(Line 15-25)1.go through a programme 进行；执行2.demanding:requires a lot of skills a demanding boss/child3.a control group 对照组4.magnetic resonance imaging (how to pronounce?)It sounds simple,but the trick was that each group had a distracting word added to i
15、t,which is a word that sounds similar to the target word.individuals who speak two languages were better at filtering out the distracting words.(Line 48-54)1.trick(n.)诡计；令人困惑的事情trick or treat;play a trick on sb2.distract(v.)distract sb from(doing)sth4.filter(v./n.)过滤滤芯，滤镜 filter out=remove(排除）The wa
16、ter needs to be filtered.(过滤）3.target(n./v.)=aim sth is targed at sth 某物被瞄准；某物旨在做某事Just like exercising your body,providing your brain with a workout has considerable healthy benefit.(Line 58-60)1.consider(v.)considerable(adj.)have a large amount of.considerate(adj.)体谅的、考虑周到的lpromisingldemandinglmagneticlconsiderablelcorrespondinglnothing short ofl highlightl outperforml targetl trickl filterl distractWork with your partners and review the usages of these new words.
