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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 7 The secret of memory 单元话题（记忆奥秘）阅读理解进阶练 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练4篇 Henry: A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind. If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. For example, to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter. This makes it the longest word in the world. Remember: a picture is worth a thousand words. Paula: A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember how to spell the word “because”, you can use the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Millie: You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble remembering the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is easier to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle works. 1．A(n) __________ picture can help you remember better. A．beautiful B．unusual C．common D．small 2．According to Henry, __________ can help students remember something. A．to make a short sentence B．to write it down C．to imagine a picture D．to understand it well 3．Paula’s article is mainly about __________. A．the importance of memory B．a method for remembering the spelling of a word C．different kinds of memory D．the cost of memory course 4．We will __________ unless we understand it. A．forget something very quickly B．remember something slowly C．remember something quickly D．have trouble forgetting something 5．The best title of the passage may be __________. A．Enjoy learning about memory B．How to improve our memory C．How to take photos D．How to spell English words 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了提高记忆力的三种方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better.”可知，在脑海中想象的画面最好是大的、奇怪的或愚蠢的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind.”可知，在脑海中想象画面能帮助你记住某件事。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.”可知，宝拉提供了一种记住单词的方法。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well.”可知，如果你不能很好地理解它，就会很快将它忘记。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind.”“A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.”和“You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well.”可知，本文主要介绍了提高记忆力的三种方法，因此B项“如何提高我们的记忆力”最适合做本文的标题。故选B。 I used to struggle with remembering things. I often forgot my homework and important dates. But then I learned some secrets of memory. First, I started paying more attention. When I listen to the teacher or read a book, I focus carefully. Second, I use repetition. I say new words or formulas multiple times. Third, I link new information to my own experiences. For example, when learning a historical event, I think about how it relates to my life. I also make sure to get enough sleep. Now, my memory has improved a lot. I can remember my homework, important dates, and even difficult concepts. Understanding the secret of memory has made a big difference in my study. 1．What was the writer’s problem before? A．Remembering things easily. B．Forgetting things often. C．Not paying attention. D．None of the above. 2．What strategy did the writer use to improve memory? A．Paying more attention. B．Using repetition. C．Linking to own experiences. D．All of the above. 3．How did the writer link new information to own experiences? A．By thinking about its relation to life. B．By forgetting it. C．By repeating it. D．None of the above. 4．What was the result of improving memory? A．Could remember homework and important dates. B．Still forgot things. C．Studied worse. D．None of the above. 5．What made a big difference in the writer’s study? A．Understanding the secret of memory. B．Getting more sleep. C．Forgetting things. D．None of the above. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者通过集中注意力、重复记忆、联系生活经验和保证睡眠等方法，提高了自己的记忆力，从而改善了学习情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“I often forgot my homework and important dates.”可知，作者以前的问题是经常忘记事情。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“First, I started paying more attention... Second, I use repetition... Third, I link new information to my own experiences.”可知，作者使用了多种策略来提高记忆力。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“When learning a historical event, I think about how it relates to my life.”可知，作者通过思考新知识与自己生活的关系来加强记忆。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Now, my memory has improved a lot. I can remember my homework, important dates, and even difficult concepts.”可知，记忆力提高后，作者可以记住作业、重要日期甚至难的知识点。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一句“Understanding the secret of memory has made a big difference in my study.”可知，理解记忆的秘诀对学习起到了重要作用。故选A。 If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or forgetting information on important tests, you’ve probably wondered how to improve memory. There are a lot of things for you to do to improve your memory. Focus your attention Attention is one of the most important parts of memory. In order to move information from your short-term memory into your long-term memory, you need to actively attend to the information. Try to study in a place without television, music, and games. Remember, set aside a period of time to be alone. Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work. Remember important information Have you ever noticed how it is sometimes easier to remember the information at the beginning or the end of a passage? Researchers have found that the order of information can play a role in recalling (回忆起) things. But recalling the middle information can be difficult. You can solve this problem by spending more time remembering this information. Read out loud Researchers have found that reading materials (材料) out loud can improve your memory for the materials. Students can use this way to remember words, sentences and passages. When using this way, you’d better ask others around you for permission or do together. Get a good sleep Researchers have long known that sleep is important for memory and learning. Research has shown that taking a short rest after you learn something new can actually help you learn faster and remember better. So the next time you want to learn new information, consider getting a good sleep after your study. 1．Why does the writer say “Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work.” in Paragraph 2? A．Because roommates can help to work. B．Because you must finish the work on time. C．Because more space can offer chances. D．Because the quiet place is good for work. 2．If you read a book with five parts, which part is the most difficult for you to recall? A．The first part. B．The third part. C．The first two parts. D．The fifth part. 3．What do the underlined words “this way” refer to? A．Reading out loud. B．Choosing good materials. C．Asking for permission. D．Improving your memory. 4．What do we know from the fifth paragraph? A．You need more time to remember information. B．Learning some new things needs more time. C．A good sleep can help you remember better. D．A short rest is not helpful in learning new things. 5．What is the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何提高记忆力的几种方法，包括集中注意力、记住重要信息、大声朗读以及保证良好睡眠。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Focus your attention”部分“Try to study in a place without television, music, and games. Remember, set aside a period of time to be alone. Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work.”可知，作者建议找一个没有电视、音乐和游戏的地方学习，并让室友给自己一些空间，目的是为了创造一个安静的环境，有利于集中注意力学习。因此，选项D“因为安静的地方有利于工作”是正确的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Remember important information”部分“Researchers have found that the order of information can play a role in recalling things. But recalling the middle information can be difficult.”可知，研究人员发现信息的顺序对回忆有影响，但回忆中间的信息可能比较困难。因此，如果一本书有五个部分，第三部分（即中间部分）是最难回忆的。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“Read out loud”部分“Researchers have found that reading materials out loud can improve your memory for the materials. Students can use this way to remember words, sentences and passages.”可知，研究人员发现大声朗读材料可以提高对材料的记忆力，学生可以用这种方式记住单词、句子和段落。因此，“this way”指的是“大声朗读”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Get a good sleep”部分“Researchers have long known that sleep is important for memory and learning. Research has shown that taking a short rest after you learn something new can actually help you learn faster and remember better.”可知，研究人员早就知道睡眠对记忆和学习很重要，研究表明在学习新东西后短暂休息可以帮助更快地学习和更好地记忆。因此，选项C“良好的睡眠可以帮助你更好地记忆”是正确的。故选C。 5．篇章结构题。文章第一段总述了有很多方法可以提高记忆力，引出下文；第二段到第五段分别介绍了四种提高记忆力的方法，即集中注意力、记住重要信息、大声朗读以及保证良好睡眠。因此，文章的结构是总-分结构，即第一段为总述，第二段到第五段为分述。选项B“P1/P2P3P4P5”符合这一结构。故选B。 Many people have forgetfulness (健忘). And, yes, I was one of those forgetful people before. So I’ve had to develop some kinds of ways to improve my memory. How do you know you are forgetful? You may have forgetfulness in these cases—when people ask whether you’ve found the answers they wanted, but you can’t remember them; if you often have trouble remembering where your keys are, or where you have parked your car in the parking lot; if you miss meetings; or if you can never remember a person’s name even a few seconds after being introduced. The following are some of my tips for helping you. Can’t find your keys? Right now get a small box and set it on a table in your kitchen. When you come back home, always put your keys in this box. The key to remembering where your keys are is to always put them back in the same place at once every time you come back home. Can’t find your car in the parking lot? I kept running into this problem until one day I solved (解决) it quite easily. Now I always park in the first or second row (排) to the left of the entrance (入口). That way, when I come out, I naturally start walking toward where my car is parked because it has become a habit. 1．In which of the following situations, you are not forgetful? A．When you often forget where you have parked your car. B．When you often forget where your car key is. C．When you often miss appointments(约会). D．When you can remember something easily. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．If you lose your keys, you must have forgetfulness. B．The writer gave us four ways to solve forgetfulness. C．The writer used to have a better habit of remembering things. D．The writer has a better memory than before. 3．What does the underlined word “key” mean? A．The middle part. B．Direction. C．The thing to open a door with. D．The most important thing. 4．Where does the writer often park now? A．In the first or second row to the left of the entrance. B．In the last row to the left of the entrance. C．In the first or second row to the right of the entrance. D．In the last row to the right of the entrance. 5．What is this passage mainly about? A．Memory. B．Forgetfulness. C．Car keys. D．A parking lot. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了健忘的症状和应对方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“if you often have trouble remembering where your keys are, or where you have parked your car in the parking lot; if you miss meetings; or if you can never remember a person’s name even a few seconds after being introduced”（如果你经常记不清钥匙在哪里，或者你把车停在停车场的什么地方；如果你错过了会议；或者你在被介绍后几秒钟都记不住一个人的名字。）可知ABC的情况都是属于健忘的，D选项“当你能很容易地记住某事时。”不属于健忘，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Many people have forgetfulness (健忘). And, yes, I was one of those forgetful people before. So I’ve had to develop some kinds of ways to improve my memory.”以及后文可知作者的记忆力比以前好多了，故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“When you come back home, always put your keys in this box. The key to remembering where your keys are is to always put them back in the same place at once every time you come back home.”（当你回家时，总是把钥匙放在这个盒子里。记住钥匙在哪里的关键是每次回家时都要把钥匙放回原处。）可知此处的key是指最重要的事情，故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Now I always park in the first or second row (排) to the left of the entrance (入口).”可知作者现在在入口左边的第一或第二排停车，故选A。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者通过本文向我们介绍健忘的症状和应对方法，故选B。 进阶拓展训练4篇 Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can’t remember words. In fact, the problem usually isn’t with their memory. The problem is with how they study. To remember words better, you need to understand how memory works. There are two kinds of memory: short term and long term. When you see, hear, or read something, it goes first into short-term memory. But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long term memory is like a very big library with many, many books. And like a library, it’s organized(有条理的). When you put away a book—or memory—you can’t just leave it anywhere. You have to choose a place where you can find it again. How can you do this with vocabulary? The answer is to work with the word and think about the word in new ways. You can do this by writing new sentences that include it. Even better, you can invent a little story about the word, with people or places that you know. Another way is to make a picture in your mind with the word. For example, if the word is “height”, you can think of the tallest person you know and try to guess his or her height. All of these activities are good ways to think about words. They make the meaning of words stronger in your long-term memory. And they give a way to find a word when you need it. 1．In the writer’s opinion, students can’t remember words because ________. A．they are too worried B．they don’t use a proper way C．they have memory problems D．they don’t like to study 2．The underlined words “long-term” means ________ in Chinese. A．长的学期 B．长期的 C．长的术语 D．长的条款 3．The long-term memory ________. A．lasts for only a few seconds B．is like a very big lake with lots of fishes C．is like a very big library with many, many books D．is bad for students’ study 4．According to the passage, you can memorize vocabulary by ________. A．reading as often as possible B．writing emails to the people you know C．taking many photos about them D．making pictures in your mind with the words 5．This passage mainly tells us about ________. A．how to improve ways to remember words B．language students’ problems in study C．short term and long term memory D．how to make the meaning of words stronger 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲了记忆的两种类型及一些帮助我们记单词的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“In fact, the problem usually isn’t with their memory. The problem is with how they study.”可知学生记不住单词是因为他们不知道如何学习，即没有合适的方法，故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long term memory is like a very big library with many, many books.”可知短期记忆只持续几秒，但是长期记忆能记住的时间更长，即“long-term”的意思是“长期的”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Your long term memory is like a very big library with many, many books.”可知长期记忆像一个图书馆，里面存了很多很多书，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Another way is to make a picture in your mind with the word”可知另一种记单词的方式是在脑海中想象一幅画面，故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can’t remember words.”及下文可知本文主要讲提高记单词的方式，故选A。 Traveling is an exciting experience. It makes us feel pleased, and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we’ve never known. A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow. It matters little where you go on your holiday; it is all in what you make of it. Any travel can be interesting and attractive, and give you memories to last a lifetime. Having those memories is truly what travels are all about. Many people say that a bit of planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long-lasting memories. But why not try something unexpected? In fact, the most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don’t plan for. Yes, maybe you’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place. But these experiences will make sure you discover little-known shops or an open-air theater production that is only advertised in the local paper. You’ll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you; a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the puddles(水洼) of a cobble(鹅卵石) road. The magic will truly be in the trip you take. Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place, which will allow you to listen, smell, and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying. Simple things such as a leaf from a tree you sat under can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into memorable works of art when you get back home. 1．What can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow? A．A long holiday trip. B．A single holiday ticket. C．A single holiday trip. D．An exciting computer game. 2．Any travel can be ________, and give you memories to last a lifetime. A．interested and attractive B．interesting and attractive C．interested and relaxed D．interested and relaxing 3．What does the writer advise us to do before a travel? A．We should plan the travel first. B．We should not plan the travel first. C．We should take everything with us. D．We should take a camera with us. 4．What should we do during the travel? A．Drive your car all the way. B．Stay in the car all the way. C．Take a long walk to enjoy yourself. D．Don’t forget your work while having a travel. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．How to have a travel? B．How to plan your travel? C．How to eat well during your travel? D．What to take at the end of the travel? 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了旅行给人们带来的好处。未经计划的旅行会给人留下更深刻的记忆，在旅行中，亲身漫步，用心去感受周围的事物，尽管是一片小小的树叶等也会勾起你美好的回忆。 1．细节理解题。 根据第1段“A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow. ”可知，一次假期旅行可以给你自由和机会去做出日常生活所不允许的改变，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第1段最后一句“Any travel can be interesting and attractive, and give you memories to last a lifetime.”可知，任何旅行都是有趣的和吸引人的，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第2段“Many people say that a bit of planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long-lasting memories. But why not try something unexpected?”可推知，作者建议旅行之前不做计划，尝试一些意想不到的事情，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第3段“Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place…”可知，在旅行期间我们应该散散步，享受一下生活，故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，作者主要写了旅行给人们带来的好处，未经计划的旅行会给人留下更深刻的记忆，因此选项A“如何旅行？”适合文章标题，故选A。 A tree has roots. People have roots too. If you get to the root of a problem, you will solve it. It’s the same thing with words. Dig deeply into a big, unfamiliar word and you will understand where it came from As readers, especially those reading in a second language, we need to deal with the text as if we were detectives （侦探） looking for information to unlock the unknown. Like any good detective arriving on the crime scene, the first thing to do when meeting a new and difficult word is to judge the situation, to look at everything that is known and see if it helps us to understand what it means. As you know, prefixes （前缀） and suffixes（后缀） can be added to the beginning or end of words to change the meaning. Know them, and you will have the word building power. But root words are the key. Take time to learn a few of these, put them in your memory, and you will become a master word detective. Let’s look at one common root word used in English. “Alter” from the Latin word means “other”. When you meet this root word, you know that the bigger word has something to do with “other”. Examine the word “alternate”. Can you find the Latin root in it? If you and your friend like to eat out, first you pay and the other pays the next time. You are alternating paying. If you go to the movies on alternate Saturdays, you go on one Saturday, but not the other Saturday. If you have no alternative, you have no other choice. Learn as many root words as possible in the language you are studying. Then use your “rooting for words” skills. Like any new skill, practice and hard work are always paid back. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The situation. B．The crime scene. C．A new and difficult word. D．Everything that is known. 2．If Jim and Lily go to the movies, which one below is “alternating paying”? A．They each pay half. B．Jim pays every time. C．They take turns to pay. D．Their parents pay for them. 3．How does the author explain his ideas about root words? A．By giving a fact. B．By taking an example. C．By telling a story. D．By having a discussion. 4．“Sen” from the Latin word means “old”. Which word uses this Latin root? A．My brother is my senior by two years. B．He was ill so he was absent from school. C．A criminal was sentenced to death by law. D．60 students were present at the sports meeting. 5．What should you do if you want to use your “rooting for words” skills well? A．You should use your dictionary first. B．You should practice and work hard. C．You should work as a detective. D．You should make more examples. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了在语言学习中，词根学习的重要性。 1．词义猜测题。根据“Like any good detective arriving on the crime scene, the first thing to do when meeting a new and difficult word is to judge the situation, to look at everything that is known and see if it helps us to understand what it means.”可知，当遇到一个新的和困难的单词时，首先要做的是判断情况，看看所有已知的东西，看看它是否有助于我们理解它的意思。所以it指的是新的和困难的单词，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“If you and your friend like to eat out, first you pay and the other pays the next time. You are alternating paying.”可知，如果吉姆和莉莉去看电影, 他们轮流付款就是“交替付费”。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Let’s look at one common root word used in English. ‘Alter’ from the Latin word means ‘other’. When you meet this root word, you know that the bigger word has something to do with ‘other’. Examine the word ‘alternate’.”可知，作者通过举例子来解释他对词根的理解。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据题干中“‘Sen’ from the Latin word means ‘old’”（“Sen”来自拉丁词，意思是“old”。）可知，A项中，我哥哥比我大两岁。senior一词用到了词根“Sen”。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Like any new skill, practice and hard work are always paid back.”可知，如果你想很好地运用你的“词根”技能，你你应该练习并努力学习。故选B。 The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don’t forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don’t usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions. ◆ Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says “Hi! I’m Carlos,” don’t just say “Hello.” Repeat the person’s name. Say “________”. ◆ Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it’s hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts—109/244/153—it becomes easier. ◆ Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts. ◆ Always review information. If you bring what you’ve learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day. ◆ Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what’s wrong, and it will lead to the right answer. ◆ Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone’s memory gets better if they use it often enough. All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory. 1．How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2? A．Hello, Carlos. B．How do you do? C．Hello, I’am Sophia. D．Glad to meet you! 3．What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage? A．To store it in a computer. B．To break it into smaller parts. C．To discuss it with a friend. D．To review it before you sleep. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. 5．What does the underlined sentence “Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory.” mean? A．You should tell others about your bad memory. B．You should believe in other people all the time. C．You should ask others to improve their memory. D．You should have confident in your memory ability. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了人类如何通过一些方法和技巧来提高记忆力。 1．细节理解题。根据“◆ Try to use new information immediately. ◆ Break a big number into smaller parts. ◆ Write out what you need to remember over and over again. ◆ Always review information. ◆ Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. ◆ Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory.”可知，文中一共给出6条建议。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“don’t just say ‘Hello.’ Repeat the person’s name.”可知，和别人打招呼的时候，不要只说“你好”，要重复对方的名字。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it’s hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts—109/244/153—it becomes easier.”可知，将大数字分成小部分可以帮助记忆。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions.”可知，与朋友讨论可以帮助记住事情。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“ Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory.”可知，不要认为自己记忆力差，意思是要对自己的记忆能力有信心。故选D。 能力综合实践4篇 Everyone gets embarrassed (窘迫的) in their life. You’ve probably even been embarrassed many times today. It could have been the time when you spoke a simple word wrong in class, or tried to take a picture of someone secretly while the flash (闪光灯) was on. Though embarrassing moments like these don’t harm us a lot, they come back from time to time and make us feel upset. Even if the terrible memory may seem to be unnoticed after some time, we would always remember the feeling of strong embarrassment. In fact, these feelings may last for years. When they return, they are known as a cringe attack (羞愧综合征). I myself get a quite uncomfortable feeling when I think back on a party my parents took me to when I was little. I ate a bowl of strawberries by myself. My parents shouted at me in front of everyone-for being impolite. From then on every time I put a strawberry into my mouth, my brain just throws that embarrassing memory back. Why do these cringe attacks still appear in our daily lives even though the actual events happened weeks, months, or even years ago? Actually, our brains give special attention to the feelings that can be easily noticed. The stronger the feeling is, the longer the memory will be. If you have a highly embarrassing or highly emotional (情绪激动的) moment, no matter what it is, your brain will try to catch it. So how can we deal with this? Well, we can start by trying to be more objective (客观的) about our past selves. Consider that you are not alone-everyone fails or makes silly mistakes. Instead of just trying to forget what we did, we should try to accept who we were at that moment and think about how we can change for the better. 1．Which experience might give you an embarrassing moment? A． B． C． D． 2．Which of the following sentences could be added to the chart (图表)? A．We forget the moments. B．We make mistakes again. C．The memory goes away soon. D．The feelings come back to us. 3．The writer shares his childhood experience to ________. A．express his love for strawberries B．give an example of cringe attacks C．explain that he was not really impolite D．show everyone has embarrassing moments 4．What does the underlined word “they” in the second paragraph refer to ? A．feelings B．people C．mistakes D．years 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Dealing with Cringe Attacks B．Cringe Attacks C．Why Cringe Attacks Appear D．My Embarrassing Moments 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了羞愧综合征的起因及应对办法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Though embarrassing moments like these don’t harm us a lot, they come back from time to time and make us feel upset.”可知，尴尬时刻是让我们感到不安的场景，B选项符合题意。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Even if the terrible memory may seem to be unnoticed after some time, we would always remember the feeling of strong embarrassment.”可知，表格处应该填入的是这种感觉又回来了。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“When they return, they are known as a cringe attack (羞愧综合征). I myself get a quite uncomfortable feeling when I think back on a party my parents took me to when I was little.”可知，作者分享他的童年经历是为了举一个羞愧综合征的例子。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“In fact, these feelings may last for years. When they return, they are known as a cringe attack (羞愧综合征).”可知，事实上，这种感觉可能会持续数年。当它们返回时, 它们被称为羞愧综合征。因此“they”应该代指感觉。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“When they return, they are known as a cringe attack (羞愧综合征).”以及通读全文可知，本文主要讲了羞愧综合征的一些表现和解决方法，因此判断最好的标题为”羞愧综合征”。故选B。 March 21 is the World Sleep Day. Studies show that a good night’s rest helps us stay healthy, both mentally ( 精神地) and physically. Sleep is probably the best tool we have for memory (记忆力) and learning. A good night’s sleep helps us to learn better. But what about getting rest during the middle of the day? Short periods (一段时间) of sleep after a mid-day meal, we call it napping (午睡), may help our brains work better. Past studies show that napping can help babies and young children learn better. And napping can help with brain performance in older adults (成年人). Taking a nap may also help this group of people fight off age-related memory loss. As we all know, the older we are, the more memory we will lose. The study found that people who took an hour-long nap did much better on mental tests than those who did not nap. The hour-long nappers also did better on the tests than those who napped for shorter and longer periods. In this study, it seems that the most effective (有效的) nap lasted for bout an hour, but not much longer. Keep in mind, however, that these are the findings for those over the age of 65. And there is a little difference between the old and young people. Doctor Michael Twery notes that an hour-long nap may be too long for young, healthy adults. And 30 minutes is enough to help them feel more relaxed and keep them awake. If they nap longer, it will be hard for them to get out of the deep sleep. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, reduce (减少) your daytime nap to under 45 minutes. Also nap before 3 p. m. in the afternoon. 1．The World Sleep Day is on ________. A．January 21 B．February 21 C．March 21 D．May 21 2．What does “this group of people” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 3 ? A．Babies. B．Young children. C．Older adults. D．Young, healthy adults. 3．People who are young and healthy should spend ________ napping. A．10 minutes B．30 minutes C．more than 45 minutes D．about an hour 4．What can students do if they have problems falling asleep at night according to the passage? A．Go to a mental doctor. B．Ask their teacher for help. C．Take a nap after 3 p.m. D．Nap for 30 minutes. 5．Which of the following is NOT true? A．Sleeping well may help us remember things better. B．Old people only need to take a nap for 30 minutes. C．It’s not helpful for young people to take a nap for too long. D．We can take a nap at 2:00 p. m. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了午睡对健康的重要性，尤其是对记忆力和大脑功能的积极影响。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一句“March 21 is the World Sleep Day.”可知，世界睡眠日是3月21日，故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“And napping can help with brain performance in older adults (成年人). Taking a nap may also help this group of people fight off age-related memory loss.”可知，“this group of people”指的是老年人（older adults），故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Doctor Michael Twery notes that an hour-long nap may be too long for young, healthy adults. And 30 minutes is enough to help them feel more relaxed and keep them awake.”可知，年轻健康的人午睡30分钟足够，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“If you have trouble falling asleep at night, reduce (减少) your daytime nap to under 45 minutes. Also nap before 3 p. m. in the afternoon.”可知，如果晚上睡不着，午睡应少于45分钟，并且应该在下午3点前小睡，选项D“Nap for 30 minutes.”（午睡30分钟）符合要求，故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“the most effective nap lasted for about an hour”可知最有效的午睡持续大约一小时，故选B。 Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say exactly what memory is. Even scientists who have been studying memory for many years say that they are still trying to find out what it is. We do know that memory is not just one thing stored (存储) somewhere in the brain. Memory is made up of small pieces of information stored all over the brain. The human brain is very small and light. But it needs about 20% of the oxygen that our body takes in. We can’t think well if our brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, so always make sure there is enough oxygen in the air when you need to learn or remember something! Why do you forget things sometimes? The main reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough in the beginning. For example, if you meet some new people and right away forget their names, it is because you didn’t record the names when you heard them. No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory. Here are some ways: ·When you want to remember something, tell a friend about it. This way the new information becomes more memorable. Later on, think about the conversation with your friend. It will help you remember the information. ·Don’t over-train your brain. When you’ve remembered a list of new vocabulary, stop studying. It’s better to study a lot of material (材料) for a short time than a small part of material for a lot of time! But remember: you do have to practise your new vocabulary as soon as possible! ·If you have to remember something big, break it down into smaller parts. It’s easier to remember 198756430387 if you break it into four smaller bits: 198-756-430-387. ·If you want to remember a piece of information, but you can’t, don’t get angry. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed. In short, none of the ways can make your memory 100% perfect, but all of them are helpful. 1．Where is memory stored in your brain? A．In the left brain. B．All over the brain. C．In the right brain. D．Some parts of the brain. 2．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage? A．We can make our memory 100% perfect. B．We can break the big information into big parts. C．We should spend a lot of time studying a small part of material. D．We’ll forget things if we don’t learn them well in the beginning. 3．What can you do to improve your memory according to the passage? ①Be relaxed when you study. ②Over-train your brain. ③Break the things down into smaller parts. ④Talk with your friends about the things you want to remember. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③④ D．①②④ 4．According to the passage, the writer probably agrees with ________. A．learning at least 100 new words at a time B．remembering long numbers by writing C．getting angry when you can’t remember some information D．getting enough oxygen when you remember things 5．What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage? ________ A．What the human brain is and where memory is stored. B．When we think well and how we remember everything. C．Why we forget something and how we improve our memory. D．What memory is made up of and who can have a good memory. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了记忆的储存位置、遗忘的原因以及提高记忆力的方法。 1． 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Memory is made up of small pieces of information stored all over the brain”可知，记忆是由储存在大脑各处的小块信息组成的，也就是说，记忆储存在整个大脑里。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The main reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough in the beginning”可知，如果一开始没有学好，我们就会忘记它们。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章中的“When you want to remember something, tell a friend about it” “If you have to remember something big, break it down into smaller parts” “If you want to remember a piece of information, but you can’t, don’t get angry. Relax when you study!”可知，提高记忆力的方法有：把你想记住的事情告诉朋友、把复杂的事情分解成小部分、学习时保持放松。故选C。 4． 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“make sure there is enough oxygen in the air when you need to learn or remember something!”可知，作者认为当你记事情时，要确保空气中有足够的氧气。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了记忆的储存位置、为什么容易忘记事情以及怎样提高记忆力。故选C。 The brain (大脑) is the most amazing part of our body but nobody really understands it. But just like our body, it needs to be looked after well. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating healthy food and exercising are all important ways of looking after both our body and our brain. Many people think their brain will slow down with age and as a result, their memory will get worse. The truth is that just like our body, we can also improve our brain. I’ve found I can improve my memory by imagining what I need to remember. For example, if I need to buy bread, milk and a birthday card for my brother, I will imagine a piece of bread, a bottle of milk with a cow on the front and a birthday card with a football on it. It is true for an important day. If we have a picture of a thing in our mind, it’s much easier to remember it than just a number on a calendar. Another way of improving our mind is to make sure we regularly visit new places and have new experiences. I find learning Spanish is a great way for me to keep the brain working, and that communication in any language is useful. Having a conversation is much better for our brain than looking at a computer screen or at other people talking on TV. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What’s the writer’s purpose (目的) in writing the first paragraph? A．To explain how the brain works. B．To talk about problems of the brain. C．To tell us how clever the writer used to be. D．To tell us the brain needs care like our body. 2．Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word “regularly”? A．never B．often C．hardly ever D．sometimes 3．What can we learn about the writer from the passage? A．The writer enjoys travelling. B．The writer exercises every day. C．The writer knows some Spanish. D．The writer has a poor memory. 4．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．It’s difficult to learn Spanish. B．It is possible to improve our memory. C．Things are more difficult to remember than numbers. D．Watching people talking on TV is better for our brain. 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Ways to develop our mind B．The latest news about the brain C．Ways to keep our body healthy D．The amazing power of our memory 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述的是如何照顾好我们的大脑。 1．推理判断题。根据“The brain is the most amazing part of our body but nobody really understands it. But just like our body, it needs to be looked after well.”可知，作者写第一段的目的告诉我们大脑需要像我们的身体一样得到照顾。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子“Another way of improving our mind is to make sure we regularly visit new places and have new experiences.”可知，这里“regularly”应该是“经常”的意思。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“I find learning Spanish is a great way for me to keep the brain working, and that communication in any language is useful.”可知，作者懂一些西班牙语。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“The truth is that just like our body, we can also improve our brain. I’ve found I can improve my memory by imagining what I need to remember.”可知，就像我们的身体一样，我们也可以改善我们的大脑。所以，B选项“提高我们的记忆力是可能的。”符合题意。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。根据全文可知，本文主要讲述的是如何照顾好我们的大脑。故选A。 14 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 19 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 7 The secret of memory 单元话题（记忆奥秘）阅读理解进阶练 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练4篇 Henry: A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind. If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. For example, to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter. This makes it the longest word in the world. Remember: a picture is worth a thousand words. Paula: A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember how to spell the word “because”, you can use the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Millie: You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble remembering the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is easier to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle works. 1．A(n) __________ picture can help you remember better. A．beautiful B．unusual C．common D．small 2．According to Henry, __________ can help students remember something. A．to make a short sentence B．to write it down C．to imagine a picture D．to understand it well 3．Paula’s article is mainly about __________. A．the importance of memory B．a method for remembering the spelling of a word C．different kinds of memory D．the cost of memory course 4．We will __________ unless we understand it. A．forget something very quickly B．remember something slowly C．remember something quickly D．have trouble forgetting something 5．The best title of the passage may be __________. A．Enjoy learning about memory B．How to improve our memory C．How to take photos D．How to spell English words I used to struggle with remembering things. I often forgot my homework and important dates. But then I learned some secrets of memory. First, I started paying more attention. When I listen to the teacher or read a book, I focus carefully. Second, I use repetition. I say new words or formulas multiple times. Third, I link new information to my own experiences. For example, when learning a historical event, I think about how it relates to my life. I also make sure to get enough sleep. Now, my memory has improved a lot. I can remember my homework, important dates, and even difficult concepts. Understanding the secret of memory has made a big difference in my study. 1．What was the writer’s problem before? A．Remembering things easily. B．Forgetting things often. C．Not paying attention. D．None of the above. 2．What strategy did the writer use to improve memory? A．Paying more attention. B．Using repetition. C．Linking to own experiences. D．All of the above. 3．How did the writer link new information to own experiences? A．By thinking about its relation to life. B．By forgetting it. C．By repeating it. D．None of the above. 4．What was the result of improving memory? A．Could remember homework and important dates. B．Still forgot things. C．Studied worse. D．None of the above. 5．What made a big difference in the writer’s study? A．Understanding the secret of memory. B．Getting more sleep. C．Forgetting things. D．None of the above. If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or forgetting information on important tests, you’ve probably wondered how to improve memory. There are a lot of things for you to do to improve your memory. Focus your attention Attention is one of the most important parts of memory. In order to move information from your short-term memory into your long-term memory, you need to actively attend to the information. Try to study in a place without television, music, and games. Remember, set aside a period of time to be alone. Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work. Remember important information Have you ever noticed how it is sometimes easier to remember the information at the beginning or the end of a passage? Researchers have found that the order of information can play a role in recalling (回忆起) things. But recalling the middle information can be difficult. You can solve this problem by spending more time remembering this information. Read out loud Researchers have found that reading materials (材料) out loud can improve your memory for the materials. Students can use this way to remember words, sentences and passages. When using this way, you’d better ask others around you for permission or do together. Get a good sleep Researchers have long known that sleep is important for memory and learning. Research has shown that taking a short rest after you learn something new can actually help you learn faster and remember better. So the next time you want to learn new information, consider getting a good sleep after your study. 1．Why does the writer say “Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work.” in Paragraph 2? A．Because roommates can help to work. B．Because you must finish the work on time. C．Because more space can offer chances. D．Because the quiet place is good for work. 2．If you read a book with five parts, which part is the most difficult for you to recall? A．The first part. B．The third part. C．The first two parts. D．The fifth part. 3．What do the underlined words “this way” refer to? A．Reading out loud. B．Choosing good materials. C．Asking for permission. D．Improving your memory. 4．What do we know from the fifth paragraph? A．You need more time to remember information. B．Learning some new things needs more time. C．A good sleep can help you remember better. D．A short rest is not helpful in learning new things. 5．What is the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． Many people have forgetfulness (健忘). And, yes, I was one of those forgetful people before. So I’ve had to develop some kinds of ways to improve my memory. How do you know you are forgetful? You may have forgetfulness in these cases—when people ask whether you’ve found the answers they wanted, but you can’t remember them; if you often have trouble remembering where your keys are, or where you have parked your car in the parking lot; if you miss meetings; or if you can never remember a person’s name even a few seconds after being introduced. The following are some of my tips for helping you. Can’t find your keys? Right now get a small box and set it on a table in your kitchen. When you come back home, always put your keys in this box. The key to remembering where your keys are is to always put them back in the same place at once every time you come back home. Can’t find your car in the parking lot? I kept running into this problem until one day I solved (解决) it quite easily. Now I always park in the first or second row (排) to the left of the entrance (入口). That way, when I come out, I naturally start walking toward where my car is parked because it has become a habit. 1．In which of the following situations, you are not forgetful? A．When you often forget where you have parked your car. B．When you often forget where your car key is. C．When you often miss appointments(约会). D．When you can remember something easily. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．If you lose your keys, you must have forgetfulness. B．The writer gave us four ways to solve forgetfulness. C．The writer used to have a better habit of remembering things. D．The writer has a better memory than before. 3．What does the underlined word “key” mean? A．The middle part. B．Direction. C．The thing to open a door with. D．The most important thing. 4．Where does the writer often park now? A．In the first or second row to the left of the entrance. B．In the last row to the left of the entrance. C．In the first or second row to the right of the entrance. D．In the last row to the right of the entrance. 5．What is this passage mainly about? A．Memory. B．Forgetfulness. C．Car keys. D．A parking lot. 进阶拓展训练4篇 Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can’t remember words. In fact, the problem usually isn’t with their memory. The problem is with how they study. To remember words better, you need to understand how memory works. There are two kinds of memory: short term and long term. When you see, hear, or read something, it goes first into short-term memory. But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long term memory is like a very big library with many, many books. And like a library, it’s organized(有条理的). When you put away a book—or memory—you can’t just leave it anywhere. You have to choose a place where you can find it again. How can you do this with vocabulary? The answer is to work with the word and think about the word in new ways. You can do this by writing new sentences that include it. Even better, you can invent a little story about the word, with people or places that you know. Another way is to make a picture in your mind with the word. For example, if the word is “height”, you can think of the tallest person you know and try to guess his or her height. All of these activities are good ways to think about words. They make the meaning of words stronger in your long-term memory. And they give a way to find a word when you need it. 1．In the writer’s opinion, students can’t remember words because ________. A．they are too worried B．they don’t use a proper way C．they have memory problems D．they don’t like to study 2．The underlined words “long-term” means ________ in Chinese. A．长的学期 B．长期的 C．长的术语 D．长的条款 3．The long-term memory ________. A．lasts for only a few seconds B．is like a very big lake with lots of fishes C．is like a very big library with many, many books D．is bad for students’ study 4．According to the passage, you can memorize vocabulary by ________. A．reading as often as possible B．writing emails to the people you know C．taking many photos about them D．making pictures in your mind with the words 5．This passage mainly tells us about ________. A．how to improve ways to remember words B．language students’ problems in study C．short term and long term memory D．how to make the meaning of words stronger Traveling is an exciting experience. It makes us feel pleased, and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we’ve never known. A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow. It matters little where you go on your holiday; it is all in what you make of it. Any travel can be interesting and attractive, and give you memories to last a lifetime. Having those memories is truly what travels are all about. Many people say that a bit of planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long-lasting memories. But why not try something unexpected? In fact, the most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don’t plan for. Yes, maybe you’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place. But these experiences will make sure you discover little-known shops or an open-air theater production that is only advertised in the local paper. You’ll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you; a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the puddles(水洼) of a cobble(鹅卵石) road. The magic will truly be in the trip you take. Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place, which will allow you to listen, smell, and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying. Simple things such as a leaf from a tree you sat under can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into memorable works of art when you get back home. 1．What can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow? A．A long holiday trip. B．A single holiday ticket. C．A single holiday trip. D．An exciting computer game. 2．Any travel can be ________, and give you memories to last a lifetime. A．interested and attractive B．interesting and attractive C．interested and relaxed D．interested and relaxing 3．What does the writer advise us to do before a travel? A．We should plan the travel first. B．We should not plan the travel first. C．We should take everything with us. D．We should take a camera with us. 4．What should we do during the travel? A．Drive your car all the way. B．Stay in the car all the way. C．Take a long walk to enjoy yourself. D．Don’t forget your work while having a travel. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．How to have a travel? B．How to plan your travel? C．How to eat well during your travel? D．What to take at the end of the travel? A tree has roots. People have roots too. If you get to the root of a problem, you will solve it. It’s the same thing with words. Dig deeply into a big, unfamiliar word and you will understand where it came from As readers, especially those reading in a second language, we need to deal with the text as if we were detectives （侦探） looking for information to unlock the unknown. Like any good detective arriving on the crime scene, the first thing to do when meeting a new and difficult word is to judge the situation, to look at everything that is known and see if it helps us to understand what it means. As you know, prefixes （前缀） and suffixes（后缀） can be added to the beginning or end of words to change the meaning. Know them, and you will have the word building power. But root words are the key. Take time to learn a few of these, put them in your memory, and you will become a master word detective. Let’s look at one common root word used in English. “Alter” from the Latin word means “other”. When you meet this root word, you know that the bigger word has something to do with “other”. Examine the word “alternate”. Can you find the Latin root in it? If you and your friend like to eat out, first you pay and the other pays the next time. You are alternating paying. If you go to the movies on alternate Saturdays, you go on one Saturday, but not the other Saturday. If you have no alternative, you have no other choice. Learn as many root words as possible in the language you are studying. Then use your “rooting for words” skills. Like any new skill, practice and hard work are always paid back. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The situation. B．The crime scene. C．A new and difficult word. D．Everything that is known. 2．If Jim and Lily go to the movies, which one below is “alternating paying”? A．They each pay half. B．Jim pays every time. C．They take turns to pay. D．Their parents pay for them. 3．How does the author explain his ideas about root words? A．By giving a fact. B．By taking an example. C．By telling a story. D．By having a discussion. 4．“Sen” from the Latin word means “old”. Which word uses this Latin root? A．My brother is my senior by two years. B．He was ill so he was absent from school. C．A criminal was sentenced to death by law. D．60 students were present at the sports meeting. 5．What should you do if you want to use your “rooting for words” skills well? A．You should use your dictionary first. B．You should practice and work hard. C．You should work as a detective. D．You should make more examples. The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don’t forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don’t usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions. ◆ Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says “Hi! I’m Carlos,” don’t just say “Hello.” Repeat the person’s name. Say “________”. ◆ Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it’s hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts—109/244/153—it becomes easier. ◆ Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts. ◆ Always review information. If you bring what you’ve learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day. ◆ Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what’s wrong, and it will lead to the right answer. ◆ Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone’s memory gets better if they use it often enough. All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory. 1．How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2? A．Hello, Carlos. B．How do you do? C．Hello, I’am Sophia. D．Glad to meet you! 3．What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage? A．To store it in a computer. B．To break it into smaller parts. C．To discuss it with a friend. D．To review it before you sleep. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. 5．What does the underlined sentence “Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory.” mean? A．You should tell others about your bad memory. B．You should believe in other people all the time. C．You should ask others to improve their memory. D．You should have confident in your memory ability. 能力综合实践4篇 Everyone gets embarrassed (窘迫的) in their life. You’ve probably even been embarrassed many times today. It could have been the time when you spoke a simple word wrong in class, or tried to take a picture of someone secretly while the flash (闪光灯) was on. Though embarrassing moments like these don’t harm us a lot, they come back from time to time and make us feel upset. Even if the terrible memory may seem to be unnoticed after some time, we would always remember the feeling of strong embarrassment. In fact, these feelings may last for years. When they return, they are known as a cringe attack (羞愧综合征). I myself get a quite uncomfortable feeling when I think back on a party my parents took me to when I was little. I ate a bowl of strawberries by myself. My parents shouted at me in front of everyone-for being impolite. From then on every time I put a strawberry into my mouth, my brain just throws that embarrassing memory back. Why do these cringe attacks still appear in our daily lives even though the actual events happened weeks, months, or even years ago? Actually, our brains give special attention to the feelings that can be easily noticed. The stronger the feeling is, the longer the memory will be. If you have a highly embarrassing or highly emotional (情绪激动的) moment, no matter what it is, your brain will try to catch it. So how can we deal with this? Well, we can start by trying to be more objective (客观的) about our past selves. Consider that you are not alone-everyone fails or makes silly mistakes. Instead of just trying to forget what we did, we should try to accept who we were at that moment and think about how we can change for the better. 1．Which experience might give you an embarrassing moment? A． B． C． D． 2．Which of the following sentences could be added to the chart (图表)? A．We forget the moments. B．We make mistakes again. C．The memory goes away soon. D．The feelings come back to us. 3．The writer shares his childhood experience to ________. A．express his love for strawberries B．give an example of cringe attacks C．explain that he was not really impolite D．show everyone has embarrassing moments 4．What does the underlined word “they” in the second paragraph refer to ? A．feelings B．people C．mistakes D．years 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Dealing with Cringe Attacks B．Cringe Attacks C．Why Cringe Attacks Appear D．My Embarrassing Moments March 21 is the World Sleep Day. Studies show that a good night’s rest helps us stay healthy, both mentally ( 精神地) and physically. Sleep is probably the best tool we have for memory (记忆力) and learning. A good night’s sleep helps us to learn better. But what about getting rest during the middle of the day? Short periods (一段时间) of sleep after a mid-day meal, we call it napping (午睡), may help our brains work better. Past studies show that napping can help babies and young children learn better. And napping can help with brain performance in older adults (成年人). Taking a nap may also help this group of people fight off age-related memory loss. As we all know, the older we are, the more memory we will lose. The study found that people who took an hour-long nap did much better on mental tests than those who did not nap. The hour-long nappers also did better on the tests than those who napped for shorter and longer periods. In this study, it seems that the most effective (有效的) nap lasted for bout an hour, but not much longer. Keep in mind, however, that these are the findings for those over the age of 65. And there is a little difference between the old and young people. Doctor Michael Twery notes that an hour-long nap may be too long for young, healthy adults. And 30 minutes is enough to help them feel more relaxed and keep them awake. If they nap longer, it will be hard for them to get out of the deep sleep. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, reduce (减少) your daytime nap to under 45 minutes. Also nap before 3 p. m. in the afternoon. 1．The World Sleep Day is on ________. A．January 21 B．February 21 C．March 21 D．May 21 2．What does “this group of people” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 3 ? A．Babies. B．Young children. C．Older adults. D．Young, healthy adults. 3．People who are young and healthy should spend ________ napping. A．10 minutes B．30 minutes C．more than 45 minutes D．about an hour 4．What can students do if they have problems falling asleep at night according to the passage? A．Go to a mental doctor. B．Ask their teacher for help. C．Take a nap after 3 p.m. D．Nap for 30 minutes. 5．Which of the following is NOT true? A．Sleeping well may help us remember things better. B．Old people only need to take a nap for 30 minutes. C．It’s not helpful for young people to take a nap for too long. D．We can take a nap at 2:00 p. m. Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say exactly what memory is. Even scientists who have been studying memory for many years say that they are still trying to find out what it is. We do know that memory is not just one thing stored (存储) somewhere in the brain. Memory is made up of small pieces of information stored all over the brain. The human brain is very small and light. But it needs about 20% of the oxygen that our body takes in. We can’t think well if our brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, so always make sure there is enough oxygen in the air when you need to learn or remember something! Why do you forget things sometimes? The main reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough in the beginning. For example, if you meet some new people and right away forget their names, it is because you didn’t record the names when you heard them. No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory. Here are some ways: ·When you want to remember something, tell a friend about it. This way the new information becomes more memorable. Later on, think about the conversation with your friend. It will help you remember the information. ·Don’t over-train your brain. When you’ve remembered a list of new vocabulary, stop studying. It’s better to study a lot of material (材料) for a short time than a small part of material for a lot of time! But remember: you do have to practise your new vocabulary as soon as possible! ·If you have to remember something big, break it down into smaller parts. It’s easier to remember 198756430387 if you break it into four smaller bits: 198-756-430-387. ·If you want to remember a piece of information, but you can’t, don’t get angry. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed. In short, none of the ways can make your memory 100% perfect, but all of them are helpful. 1．Where is memory stored in your brain? A．In the left brain. B．All over the brain. C．In the right brain. D．Some parts of the brain. 2．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage? A．We can make our memory 100% perfect. B．We can break the big information into big parts. C．We should spend a lot of time studying a small part of material. D．We’ll forget things if we don’t learn them well in the beginning. 3．What can you do to improve your memory according to the passage? ①Be relaxed when you study. ②Over-train your brain. ③Break the things down into smaller parts. ④Talk with your friends about the things you want to remember. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③④ D．①②④ 4．According to the passage, the writer probably agrees with ________. A．learning at least 100 new words at a time B．remembering long numbers by writing C．getting angry when you can’t remember some information D．getting enough oxygen when you remember things 5．What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage? ________ A．What the human brain is and where memory is stored. B．When we think well and how we remember everything. C．Why we forget something and how we improve our memory. D．What memory is made up of and who can have a good memory. The brain (大脑) is the most amazing part of our body but nobody really understands it. But just like our body, it needs to be looked after well. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating healthy food and exercising are all important ways of looking after both our body and our brain. Many people think their brain will slow down with age and as a result, their memory will get worse. The truth is that just like our body, we can also improve our brain. I’ve found I can improve my memory by imagining what I need to remember. For example, if I need to buy bread, milk and a birthday card for my brother, I will imagine a piece of bread, a bottle of milk with a cow on the front and a birthday card with a football on it. It is true for an important day. If we have a picture of a thing in our mind, it’s much easier to remember it than just a number on a calendar. Another way of improving our mind is to make sure we regularly visit new places and have new experiences. I find learning Spanish is a great way for me to keep the brain working, and that communication in any language is useful. Having a conversation is much better for our brain than looking at a computer screen or at other people talking on TV. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What’s the writer’s purpose (目的) in writing the first paragraph? A．To explain how the brain works. B．To talk about problems of the brain. C．To tell us how clever the writer used to be. D．To tell us the brain needs care like our body. 2．Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word “regularly”? A．never B．often C．hardly ever D．sometimes 3．What can we learn about the writer from the passage? A．The writer enjoys travelling. B．The writer exercises every day. C．The writer knows some Spanish. D．The writer has a poor memory. 4．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．It’s difficult to learn Spanish. B．It is possible to improve our memory. C．Things are more difficult to remember than numbers. D．Watching people talking on TV is better for our brain. 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Ways to develop our mind B．The latest news about the brain C．Ways to keep our body healthy D．The amazing power of our memory 4 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 9 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $