Capabilities of the Human Brain

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 10

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 54

Section

6 Unit Capabilities of Human Brain

Learning objectives

• 10.2.3understand the details of arguments in extended, unsupported discourse on a wide range of general and academic topics, including on a limited range of unfamiliar topics
• 10.3.2ask and answer complex questions to obtain information on a wide range of general and academic topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   Which brain structure is essential for forming new long-term memories?

   The cerebellum The hippocampus The hypothalamus The medulla oblongata
2. 2
   What does neuroplasticity mean?

   The brain's ability to grow in size during childhood only The brain's ability to reorganise its connections with experience The loss of connections between neurons after injury The replacement of damaged brain tissue by new cells
3. 3
   Roughly how many neurons are there in a human brain?

   About 8.6 billion About 86 billion About 86 million About 860 billion