INSIDE THE BRAIN

PW LS2 UNIT 5
THINK AND DISCUSS P.81

▪ What is happening in this photo? Why

do you think scientists want to study
this man?

▪ What are some things you would like

to know about the human brain? Why?
EXPLORING THE THEME P.82-83

Look at the photos and read the information on pages 82-83. Then discuss these questions.

1. What activities are the people in the photos doing? Why do you think they’re doing these activities?

2. Which of these activities can improve your memory? Make you feel happier? Reduce stress?

3. Do you exercise regularly? If so, how do you usually feel afterwards?

4. What other kinds of activities do you think ‘’exercise’’ your brain?

EXTRA WARM-UP: WATCH!

Watch the video Neuroscientist explains the best exercise

to improve brain function and then talk about your own
exercise routine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6n9snBQTic
BUILDING VOCABULARY P.84

Read and listen to the information on p.84 and try to guess the meanings of the blue words.

COMPLEX (adj) FUNCTION (n) STRUCTURE (n)

SPEED (n) MOOD (n) GENERATE (v)

CONNECTION (n) SIGNAL (n) CONTROL (v)

TINY (adj)
COMPLEX (ADJ.)

- something that is complex has a lot of details or small parts that make

it difficult to understand or deal with

Human genetics is a complex area of science.

complexity (n.)
SPEED (N.)

- the rate at which someone or something moves

The device measures the speed and direction of the wind.

speed (v.)
speedy (adj.)
CONNECTION (N.)

- the act or state of connecting.

His question had no direct connection with our discussion.

connect (v.)
connected (adj.)
TINY (ADJ.)

- very small

The floor was covered with tiny bits of paper.

huge (ant.)
FUNCTION (N.)

- what something is used for

The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.

function (v.)
functional (adj.)
MOOD (N.)

- the way that someone is feeling; whether they are happy, sad or angry.

Jeff has been in a bad mood recently.

moody (adj.)
SIGNAL (N.)

- a movement or sound made by someone that has a special

meaning to another person

We waited for the traffic lights to give us the signal to move.

signal (v.)
STRUCTURE (N.)

- the way in which the parts of something are organized or arranged into a whole.

The company has a complex organizational structure.

structure (v.)
GENERATE (V.)

- produce or create

75% of France’s electricity is generated by nuclear

reactors.

generative (adj.)
CONTROL (V.)

- to have the power to make decisions and decide what

will happen to something

The laws which control drugs are very strict in the

country.

control (n.)
DISCUSSION P.85
Work in a partner. Discuss these questions.
1. Which of the facts in Exercise A do you think are most interesting? Explain.
2. Your amygdala helps you ‘’read’’ other people’s faces and understand what kind of mood
they’re in. How can doing this be useful?
3. What are some signals you can give to show someone you’re happy? To show you understand?
To show you agree?
4. Who is someone you have a strong connection with? How is that person important in your life?
5. What are some of the things you can control in your life? What are some things you cannot
control?
LISTENING P.86-87

Go to pages 86-87 and practice listening.

LESSON TASK P.90-91

Discussing Problems and Solutions

Go to pages 90-91 and practice speaking.
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LESSON B
WARM-UP:
In Lesson B, you will read Romantic Love vs. Long Term Attachments. Before reading,
discuss the following questions.

1. What happens chemically when we fall in love? What is the chemical responsible for
love?

2. Do you think love is a chemical reaction?

VOCABULARY LESSON B - P.94-95

Read and listen to the article on p.94 and try to guess the meanings of the blue words.

EMOTION (n) ROMANTIC (adj) SHORT-TERM (adj)

ATTACHMENT (n) SIMILAR (adj) CONCENTRATE (v)

SECURITY (n) FUNCTION (v) PSYCHOLOGICAL (adj)

LONG-TERM (adj)
EMOTION (N.)

- A feeling that you experience; for example,

love, fear or anger.

Jealousy is an uncomfortable emotion.

emotional (adj.)
ATTACHMENT (N.)

- A feeling that binds one to a person, thing, cause, ideal, etc.

She was beginning to form a special attachment to Tim.

attach (v.)
attached (adj.)
SECURITY (N.)

- Freedom from danger, risk, etc; safety.

You need some financial security when you have children.

secure (v/adj.)
LONG-TERM (ADJ.)

- Covering a relatively long period of time.

Countries need long-term policies for investment in

science and technology.
ROMANTIC (ADJ.)

- Displaying or expressing love or strong affection.

You used to be so romantic, now you never tell me that

you love me.

romance (n.)
SIMILAR (ADJ.)

- Having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a

general way.

I bought some new shoes which are very similar to the

pair I had before.

similarly (adv.)
similarity (n.)
FUNCTION (V.)

- To perform the purpose of a particular thing, or to perform the duties of a particular

person.

I am so tired today, I can barely function.

function (n.)
functional (adj.)
SHORT-TERM (ADJ.)

- Covering or applying to a relatively a short period of time.

You might not notice the short-term effects of exercising.

Long-term (ant.)
CONCENTRATE (V.)

- To give all your attention to the thing you are doing

I can’t concentrate on my work with all that noise.

concentration (n.)
concentrated (adj.)
PSYCHOLOGICAL (ADJ.)

- Relating to the human mind and feelings.

We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our

employees.

psychology (n)
psychologically (adv)
LISTENING P.96-97

Go to pages 96-97 and practice listening.

SPEAKING P.98-100

Go to pages 98-100 and practice speaking.

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