عصر ایران با همکاری خانه آیلتس آفرینش، مجموعهای جدید برای یادگیری و تمرین زبان انگلیسی ارائه می کند.
در این مجموعه، هر هفته سه شنبه ها یک ویدیوی کوتاه انگلیسی درباره یک موضوع واقعی و جذاب منتشر میشود؛ موضوعاتی از فرهنگ و سبک زندگی کشورهای مختلف گرفته تا تکنولوژی، علم، تاریخ و اخبار روز.
در این قسمت از مجموعه آموزش انگلیسی عصر ایران با همکاری خانه آیلتس آفرینش، سراغ یکی از معروفترین باورها درباره حیوانات رفتهایم:
آیا ماهی قرمز واقعاً فقط سه ثانیه حافظه دارد؟
احتمالاً این جمله را شنیدهاید که ماهیهای قرمز فقط سه ثانیه حافظه دارند و بعد همهچیز را فراموش میکنند. این باور آنقدر رایج شده که خیلیها آن را یک واقعیت علمی میدانند.
اما آیا واقعاً درست است؟
در این ویدیوی کوتاه، با زبان انگلیسی ساده درباره حافظه و تواناییهای ذهنی ماهیهای قرمز صحبت میکنیم و همزمان با چند واژه و عبارت کاربردی انگلیسی آشنا میشویم.
اگر در حال یادگیری زبان انگلیسی هستید، ابتدا ویدیو را یک بار بدون نگاه کردن به زیرنویس ببینید و سعی کنید مفهوم کلی را متوجه شوید. سپس با استفاده از زیرنویس، متن و واژههای جدید را مرور کنید و در پایان دوباره ویدیو را بدون زیرنویس ببینید.
Let me ask you a question. Have you ever heard that goldfish have a memory of only 3 seconds? Many people believe it. In fact, it has become one of the most popular facts about animals. But is it actually true?
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So, do goldfish really forget everything after just a few seconds? The answer may surprise you. Scientists have studied goldfish for many years, and the evidence suggests that their memory is much better than most people think. In several experiments, goldfish learned how to find food, recognize signals, and even remember simple routines. Studies have shown known that goldfish can remember information for weeks or even months.
So where did the 3second myth come from? No one knows for sure, but experts believe it may have started as a misunderstanding that was repeated so many times that people accepted it as fact. Goldfish may not be geniuses, but they are capable of Learning from experience. For example, many goldfish can learn when feeding time is approaching. Some even recognize the person who regularly feeds them. This ability requires memory. Without memory, learning would be impossible.
Interestingly, goldfish are not the only animals that are often underestimated. Many animals have cognitive abilities that surprise researchers. Some birds can solve puzzles. Some octopuses can use tools. And some dogs can learn hundreds of words. The more scientists study animal behavior, the more they discover that intelligence comes in many different forms. So perhaps the real lesson is this: Just because an animal looks simple doesn't mean its mind is simple.
Myth
توضیح انگلیسی:
A widely believed idea that is not actually true
معنی: افسانه، باور نادرست
مثال: The idea that goldfish have a 3-second memory is a myth
Evidence
توضیح انگلیسی:
Information or facts that show whether something is true
معنی: شواهد، مدارک
مثال: Scientists found evidence that goldfish can remember things for a long time
Recognize
توضیح انگلیسی:
To know someone or something because you have seen it before
معنی: شناختن، تشخیص دادن مثال: Many pets can recognize their owners
Routine
توضیح انگلیسی:
Something that is done regularly in the same way
معنی: روال، برنامه همیشگی
مثال: Children often feel comfortable with a daily routine
Underestimate
توضیح انگلیسی:
To think that someone or something is less capable than it really is
معنی: دستکم گرفتن
مثال: People often underestimate the intelligence of animals
Cognitive abilities
توضیح انگلیسی:
Mental skills such as learning, remembering, and problem solving
معنی: تواناییهای شناختی، ذهنی
مثال: Researchers study the cognitive abilities of different species
So, do Do goldfish really have a memory of only 3 seconds? Apparently not. In fact, they may be much smarter than most people realize. And here's a question for you. What is another common myth that many people believe today? Think about it and I'll see you next time.