As many people hit middle age, they often start to notice that their

memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly

can’t remember that we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old 【M1】________

acquaintance’s name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As

the brain fades, we refer to these coincidences as “senior moments.” 【M2】________

While seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have

damaging impact on our professional, social, and personal well-being. 【M3】________

Neuroscientists are increasingly showing that there’s actually a lot

that can be done. This turns out that the brain needs exercise in much 【M4】________

the same way our muscles do, and the right mental workouts can

significantly improve our basic cognitive functions. Thinking is

essentially a process of making neural connections in the brain. To a

certain extent, our ability to excel in making the neural connections that

drives intelligence is inherited. However, because these connections are 【M5】________

made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can

expand and fluctuate as to mental effort. 【M6】________

Now. a new San Francisco web-based company has taken a farther 【M7】_________

step and developed the first “brain training program” design to actually 【M8】_________

help people improve and regain their mental sharpness.

The web-based program allows you to systematically improve your

memory and attention skills. The program keeps track of your progress

and provides detailed feedback for your performance and improvement. 【M9】_________

Most importantly, it constantly modifies and enhances the games you

play to build on the strengths you are developing—much like an effective

exercise routine requires you to increase resistant and vary your 【M10】________

muscle use.

The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the

speaker, with merit being given to speakers who are confident,

articulate, knowledgeable and able to deliver a speech with conviction.

But often it is not the speakers who write these moving speeches. It is a

speechwriter. And one industry that this practise is common is that of 【M1】_________

politics. So what does this take to be a political speechwriter? 【M2】_________

Well according to a recent job advertisement from the US Embassy

in Britain, a political speechwriter needs to have exceptionally 【M3】_________

interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to demonstrate a deep

knowledge of their subject. They must also work close with speakers and 【M4】_________

be able to relate to their style. Some believe that the best speechwriters

have an inherent talent, a natural creative instinct, and that

speechwriting is an art form.

So what if those of us who do not possess such genius? Can we still 【M5】_________

produce successful speeches? In an interview with the BBC, Dr. Max

Atkinson( a communications specialist) outlined the number of 【M6】_________

speechwriting techniques. He also illustrated what these techniques have 【M7】_________

been used in historic speeches. One such technique is introducing

comparison. This is extremely useful when presenting a positive spin on 【M8】_________

a negative issue. One of the most famous examples of this can be seen in

a speech given by former American President John F Kennedy: “Ask not

what your country can do for you and what you can do for your 【M9】_________

country.” Other technique is the use of three-part lists. Dr. Atkinson 【M10】________

explains that this can be an excellent way of adding finality or

confirming a statement. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was a

fan of this technique. One of his most famous campaign slogans was

“education, education, education.”

The role of teachers in education extends past responsibility of

passing along information. As the name suggests, the primary function

of teachers includes teaching a variety of facts and skills for students. 【M1】_________

Additionally, teachers’ role incorporates a multifaceted sense of purpose

intending to encourage a child’s social development. 【M2】_________

Teachers take a vital role in the formation of a student’s potential, 【M3】_________

and take on the important responsibility of cultivating knowledge in the

students. However, the classroom environment fosters numerous 【M4】_________

interactions between multiple children on a daily basis, creating the

largest social component of a child’s life. Shaping a child’s social

development therefore falls on the teacher, which works as a mediator 【M5】_________

and coach.

The role of teachers in education changes according to the grade of

the students. For example, the role of the teacher during a child’s early

years includes developing primary skills necessary for advancement.

While the student progresses to middle school,the role of teachers 【M6】_________

expands to pass on information specific to a particular subject area. The

responsibility of shaping the student’s social development also changes

with children age and become capable of making learned choices. 【M7】_________

In addition, teachers may also function as the third parent to many 【M8】_________

students, both due to the extensive amount of time spent together as well

as the needs of the child. A clear benefit to this role includes reinforcing

the parent’s desires and methods through communication and helping

children who lacks a solid family structure. Teachers also portray an 【M9】_________

image of accomplishment and fulfill a child’s need for a positive role

model when the family fails to provide that. 【M10】________