Brain Training (Listening)

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Before the listening part, let's talk.

  • How do you train your brain?
  • What methods do you think are the best to do it?

Now it's time to listen:





Complete the following text while you are listening the previous clip:

Did you know Sophie that scientists belive ________________ a second language can boost brainpower? Bilingualism, or speaking two languages _________________ well, is a form of brain ______________.
Brain training is where _________________ learning ways to increase your memory or intelligence. _______________ great Neil, but you're not exactly bilingual, are you?
Not, yet no.
Well, brain training is the ______________ of today's show. And ways to train you brain might be _______________ a crossword puzzle, playing chess, or studying a new language! Now I have a question for you, Neil.
I hope my brain is ________ to the challenge.
I'm sure it is. Can you tell me how ________________ neurons, or nerve cells, are ___________ in the typical human brain? Is it a)8.6 billion b)______ billion or c)860 billion .
_________ going to say a)8.6 billion. 
Well, ___________ find out later on in the show whether you ___________ the answer right or not. But now __________ listen to neurophyscologist Dr Catherine Loveday talking about why being bilingual may protect your brain ___________ damage if you have a stroke.


Answer the following questions:

  • What is a stroke?
  • What effect has changing of language?
  • What other thing can you do to protect your brain?
  • Is it important to have a good diet?
  • Why is chocolate important?
  • What is the correct answer to the quizz question?
  • How scientists know how many neurons are in a brain' 

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