2014届最新高考英语一轮单元复习 精品阅读理解提升文章精选一百篇(55)
Unit 58 Mnemonics Mnemonics are memory tools for remembering information that is otherwise quite difficult to recall. A very simple example is the "30 days hath September" rhyme. The basic principle of mnemonics is to use as many of the best functions of your brain as possible to store information. Our brains evolved to code and interpret complex stimuli such as images, colors, structures, sounds, smells, tastes, touch, positions, emotions and languages. We use these to make sophisticated models of the world we live in. Using Your Whole Mind to Remember By coding languages and numbers in striking images, you can reliably code both information and the structure of information. You can then easily recall these later by doing the following things: 1. Use positive, pleasant images. The brain often blocks out unpleasant ones. 2. Use vivid, colorful, sense-laden images -- these are easier to remember than drab ones. Remember that your mnemonic can contain sounds, smells, tastes, touch, movements and feelings as well as pictures. 3. Give your image three dimensions, movement and space to make it more vivid. 4. Exaggerate the size of important parts of the image. 5. Use humor! Funny or peculiar things are easier to remember than normal ones. 6. Symbols (red traffic lights, pointing fingers, road signs, etc.) can code quite complex messages quickly and effectively. Designing Mnemonics: Imagination and Association The two fundamental principles underlying the use of mnemonics are imagination, and association. You can use them the generate powerful mnemonic systems. Imagination is what you use to create and strengthen the associations needed to create effective mnemonics. Your imagination is what you use to create mnemonics that are potent for you. The more strongly you imagine and visualize a situation, the more effectively it will stick in your mind for later recall. The imagery you use in your mnemonics can be as violent, vivid, or sensual as you like, as long as it helps you to remember. Association is the method by which you link a thing to be remembered to way of remembering it. As an example, you might link the number 1 with a goldfish by visualizing a 1-shaped spear being used to spear it. Foreign languages are the ideal subject area for the use of memory techniques. Learning vocabulary is often a matter of associating a meaningless collection of syllables with a word in your own language. Traditionally people have associated these words by repetition -- by saying the word in their own language and the foreign language time and time again. You can improve on this tedious way of learning by using mnemonics. For instance, you may use images to link a word in your own language with a word in a foreign language. English: grumpy -- Chinese: LaoSaoManFuDe Image: a grumpy woman groaning with irritation.
体坛英语资讯:Wang scores lone goal to pace China into final of Asiad womens soccer
国内英语资讯:Leading Chinese think tank releases report on China-Africa cooperation
国际英语资讯:Chiles govt to oversee air-quality in wake of toxic cloud
国际英语资讯:Swedish election results would have no impact on Finlands security policy: FM
新房这样装修会让你更健康
体坛英语资讯:Algerias ES Setif secure berth in African CL quarterfinals
国际英语资讯:European Parliament backs regional funding for Northern Ireland post-Brexit
国际英语资讯:Myanmar announces cancellation of arrival, departure card system
体坛英语资讯:China remains top of Asiad athletics medal tally with 2 more golds
成功的CEO早上是怎么过的?果然习惯决定命运
国内英语资讯:Chinese vice premier meets foreign leaders attending China-ASEAN expo
体坛英语资讯:Former champion Wawrinka advances at U.S. Open
体坛英语资讯:Romania to host Winter Triathlon European Championships
让蚊子飞!首批转基因蚊子将“袭击”非洲村庄
体坛英语资讯:Autonomous taxi hits road in Tokyo, aiming for 2020 Olympics
国内英语资讯:China, Russia agree to advance sub-national cooperation
国内英语资讯:Chinas top legislator visits DPRK, attends Foundation Day celebrations
国内英语资讯:China, Vietnam vow to enhance cooperation, deepen partnership
国际英语资讯:U.S. commemorates Sept. 11 attacks with memorials
国内英语资讯:Chinas top political advisor meets Uruguay vice president
人民币不是打贸易战的武器
国内英语资讯:Spotlight: Xis Vladivostok trip injects fresh vigor into China-Russia ties, regional coope
体坛英语资讯:Chinas twin sisters Jiang top duet technical routine at artistic swimming in Asiad
体坛英语资讯:Chinese shuttlers fail to make into Asiad mens doubles final
国内英语资讯:China moves to overhaul ride-hailing services over safety concerns
About Time 关于时间
体坛英语资讯:Barca loan striker Alcacer to Borussia Dortmund
不舍得扔东西也是病!你是重度囤积狂吗?
My Collection 我的收藏
国内英语资讯:China to further streamline approval procedures for businesses
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |