Unit 6 The Mind

Part One: Vocabulary Link--College Reunion (15 minutes) Part Two: Listening (15 minutes) Part Three: Speaking (60 minutes) Part Four: Video Course (35 minutes) Part Five: Listening (25 minutes) Part Six: Speaking--Group Discussion (30 minutes)

Part One: Vocabulary Link--College Reunion

1. Vocabulary Review

2. New Vocabulary remind remember forget memory: the part of your mind that remembers things. memories: things from the past that you remember well. memorize believe

3. These people are at a college reunion. Read what the people are saying. Pay attention to the words in blue. College reunion 1. Hey, do you know this song? It reminds me of our senior year. It was really popular then. 2. A: Hi, Sherry. Do you remember me? B: Yes, I know your face, but I forget your name. Is it Bill? I’m sorry. I have a bad memory. 3. In my junior year, I studied in Vienna. I have great memories of that time. I did so many fun things. 4. In Professor Smith’s class, we memorized a lot of poems. I still know them. 5. Is that Jared Grant? I don’t believe it! He was so thin in college!

4. Ask and answer questions with your partner. Use the previously presented words in your answer. What does the picture remind you of? Are you good at memorizing telephone numbers? What kind of things do you sometimes forget? Are your memories of childhood mostly happy, or mostly unhappy? Give an example. What's a good way to memorize new English words? Do you usually believe what people say? Why?

Part Two: Listening

1. Study Tips 1) listen to two people talking about how they learn vocabulary. Then complete the sentence. 2) Listen to the rest of the conversation for one's study tips for the other one.

2. The House in My Dream 1) Listen to a passage about the house in a dream. Then complete the sentence. 2) Listen the passage again. Then decide which following statements are true or false. If false, make them true.

Part Three: Speaking

1. Useful Expressions for Expressing Degrees of Certainty Very Certain ← → Not Certain Yes, they are.I think so. Maybe.I have no idea. No, they aren't.I don't think so. I'm not sure.

1. Useful Expressions for Expressing Degrees of Certainty Asking about Certainty Are you sure that...? Are you certain that...? Is it certain that...?

1. Useful Expressions for Expressing Degrees of Certainty Expressing Certainty I am sure that... I am certain that... There's no doubt that... It's obvious that... Undoubtedly,... Sure enough,... (informal) Definitely,... (formal)

1. Useful Expressions for Expressing Degrees of Certainty Expressing Uncertainty I am not sure that... I am certain that... I'm uncertain about... I doubt whether...

2. Useful Expressions for Dreams and Memories I had an amazing dream that... I had a terrible/weird nightmare that... I dreamed (that)... I clearly/vividly remember that... I don't quite remember, but... I can't remember exactly, but...

3. Pair Work

Speaking 1) Listen to the conversation. What are Mia and Justin looking for? Where are they? Mia: Justin: Mia: Justin: Mia: Justin: Mia: Justin: Mia: Justin: Come on, Justin. Let’s go. The concert starts in an hour. OK. I’m coming. Do you have the tickets? Yes, they’re here in my jacket. Oh, wait a minute. What’s wrong? I can’t find the tickets. They’re not in my pocket. Oh no! Where are they? Are they in the desk? I don’t think so. Try to remember. Maybe they’re in your backpack. Wait … I found them. They were in my other jacket. Let’s go. 3. Pair Work

2) Bring an old photo of high school or college friends to class. Match them with a partner and take turns asking and answering questions about your photos. Model questions: Who's this? Do you remember her name? Who was your teacher? What did you do in class?

Talk about your “dream house” with your partner. You may follow the sample dialogue. Then switch roles and repeat the activity. Student A: Describe your “dream house.” Make use of the information in the box of the former exercise. Student B: What does your partner’s “dream” mean? Use the information in the box below to talk about the meaning. A: What did your house look like? B: My house was light blue. The house was not big, but it had a lot of windows. I like light. A: Hmmm … your house had a lot of windows. Maybe you are an outgoing and friendly person. 3) The house in my dream

4) Work in pairs and tell each other about strange dreams you had, using the expressions mentioned above. Presentation

Part Four: Video Course

1. How's Your Memory? Youe going to watch several people talking about their memories. After watching, choose the words you hear to complete the statements.

Keys While You Watch 1. Agnes can remember images / languages well, but she can’t remember names / numbers very well. 2. Alyssa can usually remember names, but she can’t remember numbers / faces very well. 3. Daniel has a good memory for names / numbers, but he has a bad memory for languages / faces. 4. Gian uses characteristics to remind her of people’s names / faces. 5. Sometimes Dan has a problem remembering numbers / names.

2. It Slipped My Mind! You are going to watch a model video titled "It Slipped My Mind!". Pay attention to the underlined expressions and sentences in their conversation. Repeat it sentence by sentence.

3. I Can't Think of It off the Top of My Head. Watch a model video titled "I Can't Think of It off the Top of My Head." Pay attention to the underlined expressions and sentences in their conversation. Repeat it sentence by sentence if necessary.

4. What's Wrong with Your Memory? Watch a model video titled "What's Wrong with Your Memory?" Pay attention to the underlined expressions and sentences in their conversation. Repeat it sentence by sentence if necessary.

5. How to Improve Our Memory Watch a video title "How to Improve Our Memory". After watching, complete the table with the information you hear.

Part Five: Listening

1. You Forgot My Toast! 1) New Words and Expressions toast: bread that has been heated and browned in a toaster or an oven. check over: examine, inspect. bacon: slated or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, often served in narrow thin pieces.

2) Listen to the story, and then decide if the following statements are true of false. If false, explain why.

2. Memory-Improving Techniques 1) New Words and Expressions stimulate: encourage an activity to begin or develop further. memorize: learn words, music, etc. characteristic: a quality or feature of something or somebody that is typical of them and easy to recognize.

2) Listen to the passage, and then choose the best answer to questions you hear.

3. The Role Memory Plays in Our Life 1) New Words and Expressions cereal: a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk. synthesize: make something by combing different things or substances.

2) Listen to the passage, and then choose the best answer to questions you hear.

Part Six: Speaking-- Group Discussion

1. Can you guess why some famous scientists and professors are forgetful in their daily life? 2. A computer has a memory far better than man's. But why can't the computer replace human beings? 3. What is your earliest memory?

4. The following seven techniques are considered important in promoting a good memory. Select two of them, then work with a partner, and take turns giving examples to illustrate the techniques you've selected. Associating Creating images Developing an interest in the subject Reorganizing the facts into meaningful groups Slow down in learning Intensive practice or repeating Having breaks or rest