stroke 中风

stimulate 促进（身体某部位）的功能

challenging 有挑战性的

cognitive reserve 认知储备

abilities 能力

put my mind at rest 让我放心了

enhance 提高，增强

utilise 利用，使用

cognitive performance 认知表现，认知能力

a brain box 非常聪明的人

测验与练习

1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. In the article, what was the brain described as?

2. Name something you can do to help train your brain.

3. True or false: Being bilingual helps you brush your teeth with your left hand.

4. What word used in connection with using your brain means 'using all your intelligence or ability.'?

5. What do some people believe can make you more intelligent but might also make you fat?

2.请你在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处。

1. The entrance exam was designed to test the student's __________ .

intelligent    intelligance    intelligence     insignificance

2. John was unable to __________ the temptation of having another slice of chocolate cake.

stimulate     enhance        utilise             resist

3. Please let me know when you arrive home, it will put my __________ at rest.

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