Envy the kids at school who are smarter than you and seem to learn more quickly? Don’t worry. 1____________________ 2. _______________ However, according to a recent study, IQ can rise—not just by one or two points, but by as many as 21 points! Scientists have found that IQ changes are linked to changes in part of the brain called gray matter, which was seen to grow and become denser (更加密集) in the brains of people whose IQs improved greatly. 3______________ One is to train your short-term memory Previous research has proven that short-term memory is the basis for intelligence, so trying to recognize or retell something that you have seen or heard can help raise your overall brain power. 4_______________ A good night’s sleep will also help improve your concentration. 5____________ It helps you stay focused for longer the next day Scientists have also found that exercise helps.Walking 30 minutes a day five times a week and doing exercise will help you become more knowledgeable___as well as healthier and fitter.
E. Getting enough sleep is like pushing the reset button in your brain. F. The more you work on it, the better you will become. G. People used to assume that a person’s IQ was unchangeable |