Номер D, страница 22 - гдз по английскому языку 7 класс (starlight) контрольные задания Баранова, Дули

D Read the text. For each gap (1-5) choose the correct sentence (A-F). There is one extra sentence.

Give your brain A WORKOUT!

It's not just older people who should exercise their minds as well as their bodies. Research shows that the more we use our brains, the sharper we become. 1) .......... The less we use our brains the weaker they become. So here are some ways to give your mind a workout.

Learn a new skill.

2) .......... When you try something new, you exercise parts of your brain which you may not have used for a while. You can study French or Spanish, take driving lessons, or learn to dive. This way you stretch your mind and gain a useful skill.

Do games and puzzles.

Word games like crossword puzzles, word search puzzles and board games are great for the mind. 3) .......... Number games such as Sudoku, remembering phone numbers and doing simple maths problems can stop your brain from becoming lazy. There are also a number of video games that offer brain training activities such as Big Brain Academy by Nintendo DS. These games help improve the brain's problem-solving abilities and you can do them for just a few minutes every day.

Read a good book.

Reading can stretch your imagination and expand your mind as well as your vocabulary. 4) .......... Try magazines, newspapers and books that you wouldn't normally read. When you pick a book on a subject you know nothing about, you can learn something new. Non-fiction books can teach and entertain you at the same time. You can become an expert on something new every week. There's a great expression – use it or lose it – and that is true for your brain. When you give your brain a workout, you create new neural pathways and improve your mental well-being. 5) .......... The more we think the better thinkers we become.

A They can expand your vocabulary, too.

B You can read different types of material, too.

C Mental health is just as important as physical health.

D The opposite is also true.

E It's important to do physical exercise regularly.

F Seek out new experiences, skills and knowledge

( Points: 5 X 2 10 )

D Read the text and match the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs (1-5). There is one extra heading.

Give your brain A WORKOUT!

It's not just older people who should exercise their minds as well as their bodies. Research shows that the more we use our brains, the sharper we become. The opposite is also true. The less we use our brains the weaker we become. So here are some ways to give your mind a workout.

1 Seek out different experiences and knowledge. When you try something new, you exercise parts of your brain which you may not have used for a while. For example, start learning French or Spanish, take driving lessons or learn to dive. This way you stretch your mind and gain an extra ability.

2 Word games like crossword puzzles, word search puzzles and board games are great for the mind. They can expand your vocabulary, too. You could also try number games such as Sudoku, or simple Maths problems to stop your brain from becoming lazy. If you're in a hurry, you could try video games and apps. These improve the brain's problem-solving abilities and you can do them for just a few minutes every day.

3 Many of us use keyboards and type when we work or study. However, when learning new things it's actually better to write them down with a pen or pencil. This is because our brains process what we are concentrating on at that time. Writing by hand helps your mind focus and lets your brain know it's time to pay attention. This way writing by hand engages your brain in learning.

4 Stretch your imagination and expand your mind as well as your vocabulary with a good book. You can choose different types of materials, too. Try magazines, newspapers and books that you wouldn't normally like. When you pick a subject that you know nothing about, you can learn something new. Non-fiction books can teach and entertain you at the same time. In this way you learn lots of information about a great variety of topics.

5 Technology makes keeping things much easier these days. We save addresses and phone numbers onto our smartphones, or use computers and tablets to send us reminders about important events or dates. Technology means that we have to remember less and less. However, it's important to use your memory to keep your mind functioning correctly. Next time a friend gives you a new phone number don't just put it in your phone contacts; try to learn it by heart!

A Make a note

B Practise memorizing things

C Take time to read

D Write a story

E Train your brain with games

F Learn a new skill

Points: 5 X 2 10

Прочитайте текст и соотнесите заголовки (A-F) с абзацами (1-5). Один заголовок лишний.

Ответ:

1: F (Learn a new skill - Изучите новый навык)

2: E (Train your brain with games - Тренируйте свой мозг играми)

3: A (Make a note - Делайте заметки)

4: C (Take time to read - Уделите время чтению)

5: B (Practise memorizing things - Практикуйтесь в запоминании)