The human brain

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:

The brain is made up of two ___: the left and the right.

• emotions

• hemispheres

• functions

The brain controls our ___. It tells the muscles in different parts of the body to work when we need them to, for example, when we are walking or talking.

• movement

• self-awareness

• logic

Birds of prey, for example, hawks, owls, and eagles, hunt small animals on the groud from very high up in the air. So they need very good ___.

• creativity

• speech

• vision

Different people can have very different ways of ---. Some people like to tak risks so their choices are very different to people who prefer to take the safe option.

• decision making

• concentration

• perseption

It is very difficult to measure ___. We can do tests and exams but they usually only cover a specific area of topic and don't show how clever a person is.

• planning

• intelligence

• self-awareness

The brain is able to process --- very quickly. As soon as somebody has spoken, we are able to respond to what they have said.

• problem solving

• language

• sensation

When you put your hand into very hot water, the ___ of pain can be felt all the way up your arm.

• logic

• emotion

• sensation

Some people have very good ___ skills and are able to find a solution to any difficulties they may have.

• speech

• creativity

• problem solving