The Human Brain (B1 - B2)

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  The human brain is a very powerful organ. It controls all parts of the body and allows you to think, feel, move your arms and legs and it helps you stay healthy. The brain looks like a pink sponge and consists of a mass of nerve cells. It is protected by the skull. An adult's brain weighs about 1.5 kilograms.

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  • allows you = lets you
  • consists of = is made up of
  • protect = defend, guard
  • skull = the bones of the head 
  • sponge = soft material that can absorb water; it is used for washing and cleaning
  • weigh = how heavy something is
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  • Select activity Parts of the Brain

    

    Parts of the Brain Page
  • Select activity The Nervous System

    

    The Nervous System Page
  • Select activity Brain Disorders

    

    Brain Disorders Page
  • Select activity How To Protect Your Brain

    

    How To Protect Your Brain Page
  • Select activity Interesting Facts About the Brain

    

    Interesting Facts About the Brain Page
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  • Select activity What Is The Brain and How Does It Work?

    

    What Is The Brain and How Does It Work? Page
  • Select activity What Is Alzheimer's Disease ?

    

    What Is Alzheimer's Disease ? Page
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  Tasks and Exercises

  • Select activity Multiple Choice Test

    

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    TRUE or FALSE ? Page
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    Words and Definitions Page
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    Match the Sentence Parts Page
  • Select activity Brain Disorders - Missing Word Cloze

    

    Brain Disorders - Missing Word Cloze Page
  • Select activity Epilepsy - Missing Sentence Parts

    

    Epilepsy - Missing Sentence Parts Page
  • Select activity Crossword

    

    Crossword Page
  • Select activity Word Search

    

    Word Search Page
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