视听说第三册第一单元.pptVIP

Unit 1; Alzheimer’s is a disease that often strikes elderly people. People with Alzheimer’s are often forgetful and cant think things through clearly. They may sometimes behave in a strange way, and see or hear things that arent there. They may forget your name or not understand what you are saying. Sometimes, they might remember things from a long time ago, but not remember what has just happened. This can be confusing and upsetting. ;selective;I am getting forgetful. My memory is going/failing/fading. My mind has gone blank. I just forgot it. I just can’t place it. I can’t think of it off the top of my head. I can’t think of it off hand（立刻）. It just slipped my mind. It suddenly escaped my mind. It’s on the tip of my tongue. ;Information Processing Model of Memory;Question 1;Question 2;Question 3; Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear. Listen again and check your answers. Useful expressions: 1) first and foremost, …to stimulate your memory 2) pay attention to …, focus on …, concentrate on …, think on… 3) occupy one’s mind 4) hold one’s breath, release it slowly. 5) think about … and link it with… ;Speaking Out;Model 1 It slipped my mind!;I can’t think of it off the top of my head;What’s wrong with your memory?;;Further discussion with your partner: Many students complain about the difficulty in remembering English words? What is your advice? How can you remember more words? Can you offer techniques to remember better? Describe an unforgettable experience to your partner.