Unit7 The secret of memory单元试题2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级上册

新沪教版八年级英语上册第七单元The secret of memory 试卷（含答案） 2025学年第一学期学业质量发展阶段性训练 新沪教版八年级英语上册第七单元试卷 本试卷共14页，七大题，满分90分。考试用时100分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动后的答案也不能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、涂改液和修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、语法选择题（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共 15 分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Memory is a core ability for students, as it helps us store and recall knowledge from classes.  1  improving memory, many scientific methods are practical and easy to follow, just like what we learned in the lesson about the secret of memory. First, a mentally active life is necessary. If you often try new things such as learning a musical instrument or studying dendrochronology. That term means the study of tree rings. 2 brain stays sharp. Brain games like crosswords  3  also help to exercise your mind effectively. You  4  try memory linking too. The way it works is that  5  you connect items in a list with a funny story, you’ll remember them much better. For example, to memorize “fork, onion, monkey”, imagine a monkey eating an onion with a fork. Second, a healthy lifestyle matters a lot. Research shows that foods  6  green vegetables, nuts, berries and oily fish provide nutrients for the brain. Regular physical exercise and sufficient sleep are equally necessary. Unless you get seven-eight hours of sleep nightly, your brain  7  struggle to process new information.  8  flash cards to review key points, or organize information with tables. These tools make memory more efficient. Hermann Ebbinghaus, a famous psychologist, did experiments on himself and found that forgetting happens fastest in  9  first nine hours after learning. He also proved that meaningful things are remembered longer  10  meaningless ones. The reason is  11  we should connect new knowledge with what we already know. It’s normal to forget occasionally, and memory  12  decline with age. But if you keep practicing mental exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and proper techniques, you  13  made great progress in memory by now. Memory is like a muscle. The more you use it, the  14  it becomes. If you start applying these tips today, you’ll soon notice positive changes. By integrating these methods into your daily study, you’ll not only remember better but also gain more confidence. After all, a good memory is not a gift but a skill  15  can be developed with effort. 1. A. On B. In C. At D. For 2. A. Your B. You C. Yours D. You’re 3. A. do B. does C. did D. doing 4. A. must B. can’t C. should D. can 5. A. if B. unless C. though D. because 6. A. as well as B. for example C. such as D. instead of 7. A. will B. would C. shall D. should 8. A. To use B. Using C. Used D. Use 9. A. a B. an C. the D. / 10.A. than B. as C. so D. and 11.A. but B. so C. because D. though 12.A. tend to B. tends to C. tended to D. is tending to 13.A. had B. has C. have D. will have 14.A. strong B. stronger C. strongest D. the strongest 15.A. whose B. who C. what D. which 二、完形填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Noah was a dedicated ninth-grader, but his memory often let him down. He’d spend hours reviewing English words and science theories, yet during exams, he’d  16  key points. He’d mix up historical dates, forget math formulas, and even blank out on vocabulary he’d practiced repeatedly. This made him feel discouraged, fearing his academic dreams were  17 . One day, his English teacher introduced the lesson about the secret of memory and shared practical strategies. Noah listened  18 , eager to find a solution. The teacher explained three core methods. Those methods are keeping a mentally active life, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and using memory techniques like flash cards and visualization. Inspired, Noah put these tips into action. He started playing brain games every evening. Those games include crosswords and word puzzles that  19  his mind. He adjusted his diet, adding more green vegetables, nuts, and berries. For English vocabulary, he made flash cards and reviewed them during his morning walk. When memorizing lists, he used memory linking. Here is an example to show how it works. To remember the order of planets, he created a funny story connecting each planet to a familiar object. For his science project on tree rings, Noah needed to master dendrochronology. That is the study of tree rings. Instead of just reading the textbook, he drew a mind map showing how tree rings  20  climate change and natural disasters. He also visualized a tree growing year by year, with each ring representing a specific event. This approach helped him grasp the knowledge deeply. Weeks later, the midterm exams arrived. Unlike before, Noah felt calm and  21 . He recalled English words fluently, remembered historical events in order, and explained the science of tree rings clearly. When results came out, he was thrilled because his scores improved dramatically. His classmates were amazed, and his teacher praised him for  22  the memory techniques so effectively. Noah realized improving memory wasn’t about talent, but about the right tools and consistency. He continued his new habits, and his memory grew sharper. He even started  23  his classmates with the tips he’d learned. More importantly, Noah gained confidence. He learned that big challenges could be overcome with  24  and effort. Memory, he discovered, wasn’t fixed—it could be trained. This lesson stayed with him, teaching him that perseverance  25  success in all areas of life. 16.A. miss B. catch C. remember D. notice 17.A. achievable B. impossible C. simple D. easy 18.A. casually B. carelessly C. angrily D. attentively 19.A. relaxed B. challenged C. bored D. calmed 20.A. hide B. ignore C. record D. erase 21.A. nervous B. confident C. worried D. upset 22.A. applying B. avoiding C. changing D. abandoning 23.A. misleading B. confusing C. helping D. ignoring 24.A. ignorance B. weakness C. laziness D. knowledge 25.A. leads to B. comes from C. breaks down D. turns off 三、阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 (A) Everyone wants a sharp memory to handle study and daily life easily. But how can we achieve it? The answer lies in scientific methods that combine mental exercise, healthy habits and practical techniques. These methods are not complicated and can be integrated into our daily routines. First, keeping your brain mentally active is essential. Trying new things regularly exercises your brain and makes it more flexible. For example, learning a new musical instrument, exploring a foreign language or even solving crosswords and word puzzles can stimulate brain activity. Another effective technique is memory linking. This method requires you to create mental connections between items you need to remember. For instance, if you want to memorize a list of words like fork, onion, monkey, you can imagine a funny scene. A monkey sitting at a table and eating an onion with a fork. This vivid story helps your brain retain the information better. Second, a healthy lifestyle provides a solid foundation for good memory. Research has shown that certain foods are particularly beneficial for brain health. Green vegetables, nuts, berries and oily fish are rich in nutrients that support memory function. Besides a balanced diet, regular physical exercise and sufficient sleep are also crucial. Exercise improves blood circulation to the brain, while seven-eight hours of sleep each night allows the brain to process and store new information effectively. Stress management is another key factor. Too much anxiety can make your memory less sharp, so taking time to relax is necessary. Last but not least, using proper learning tools can enhance memory efficiency. Making flash cards for vocabulary or key knowledge points and reviewing them regularly helps reinforce memory. Organizing information with tables, charts or mind maps also makes it easier to recall, as these tools show the connections between different ideas clearly. By following these methods consistently, you don’t have to worry about forgetfulness. Memory is like a muscle. The more you train it with the right ways, the stronger it becomes. It’s never too late to start improving your memory and making your study and life more convenient. 26.Which of the following is a mental exercise mentioned in the passage? A. Eating nuts and berries B. Doing regular running C. Solving crosswords D. Getting 8 hours of sleep 27.What kind of food is NOT beneficial for memory according to the passage? A. Fried chicken B. Green vegetables C. Oily fish D. Nuts 28.Why is sufficient sleep important for memory? A. It helps reduce stress and anxiety B. It improves blood circulation to the brain C. It allows the brain to process and store new information D. It makes the brain more flexible 29.What is the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of memory in daily life B. Scientific methods to improve memory C. The relationship between lifestyle and memory D. Different types of memory techniques (B) Trees may not have brains like humans, but they have their own unique way of “remembering” the past. When you cut down a tree, you can see rings inside its trunk. These rings are like the tree’s memory, recording hundreds of years of history about climate, environment and even human activities. This branch of science that studies tree rings is called dendrochronology. That means the study of tree rings. Each year, a tree grows a new ring. The width of the ring tells us a lot about the climate of that year. Wide rings mean the tree grew well and healthily. This usually happens when there is plenty of sun and rain. Narrow rings, on the other hand, indicate that the tree didn’t grow much. This is often caused by dry weather or poor growing conditions. By studying the pattern of tree rings, scientists can learn about climate changes in a certain area over hundreds of years. Tree rings can also help scientists study natural disasters. Sometimes, there is a black area or a scar on a tree ring. This usually means a forest fire happened that year. By counting the rings from the black area to the outermost ring, scientists can figure out exactly when the fire occurred and how often such fires happened in the past. In addition to climate and disasters, tree rings are also valuable for understanding human history. Scientists can use tree ring patterns to determine the age of old buildings, ships or other wooden objects. For example, a team of archaeologists once used this method to discover that a Viking village in Canada was built in the year 1021 CE. Nowadays, scientists can even analyze the chemistry of each tree ring to get more detailed information about the time when the tree was cut down. Trees are silent witnesses of history. Their rings hold secrets that help us understand the Earth’s past better. It’s amazing how much we can learn from these natural memory books that have stood tall for centuries. 30.What does the width of tree rings reflect? A. The type of soil the tree grew in B. The age of the tree C. The number of natural disasters in that year D. The climate of the year when the ring grew 31.How can tree rings help study natural disasters? A. Narrow rings indicate natural disasters B. The number of rings tells the frequency of disasters C. Black areas or scars on rings show events like forest fires D. The chemistry of rings records disaster details 32.What is the purpose of mentioning the Viking village in the passage? A. To show the accuracy of dendrochronology B. To introduce the history of Viking villages C. To explain how trees are used in building D. To prove the connection between trees and humans 33.What is the best title for the passage? A. The Science of Dendrochronology B. Tree Rings: Nature’s Memory Books C. How Trees Record Climate Changes D. The Importance of Studying Tree Rings (C) Have you ever wondered why you can remember a song you heard as a child but easily forget a new English word you just learned yesterday? The answer lies in the science of memory, which was first systematically studied by Hermann Ebbinghaus, a famous psychologist. His experiments on memory have given us valuable insights into how we learn and forget. Ebbinghaus did experiments on himself by memorizing lists of meaningless syllables. He found that forgetting follows a specific pattern. This pattern is now known as the forgetting curve. According to this curve, forgetting happens most quickly in the first nine hours after learning. Within the first hour, people forget about half of what they just learned. After nine hours, around 60 percent of the information is lost. By the 24th hour, people have forgotten about two-thirds of what they tried to memorize. Ebbinghaus also made other important discoveries. He found that meaningful information is much easier to remember than meaningless ones. Things that make sense to us can be retained in memory about ten times longer. He also proved that it’s easier to relearn something you have forgotten than to learn it for the first time. Another key finding is that learning in short sessions over a long period is more effective than cramming all at once. For example, reviewing a lesson for 15 minutes every day for a week is better than studying it for two hours on a single day. These findings are extremely useful for students. To improve memory, you should review what you have learned regularly, especially within the first nine hours. You should also try to connect new knowledge with what you already know to make it more meaningful. Breaking down study tasks into small, regular sessions can also help you remember better. Ebbinghaus’s work laid the foundation for the study of memory. His discoveries remind us that memory is not something we are born with. It’s a skill that can be improved with the right methods. 34.What is the forgetting curve according to Ebbinghaus? A. A pattern showing how people forget information over time B. A method to help people remember meaningless syllables C. A curve that records the time spent on learning D. A theory about the best time to learn new things 35.Why is meaningful information easier to remember? A. It is learned in short sessions B. It connects with existing knowledge in the brain C. It is reviewed more frequently D. It takes less time to memorize 36.Which learning method is more effective according to Ebbinghaus’s findings? A. Studying for a long time once a week B. Memorizing meaningless syllables C. Learning in short regular sessions over time D. Cramming all information before an exam 37.How can students apply Ebbinghaus’s discoveries to their study? A. Learn new things for long hours every day B. Avoid reviewing what has been learned C. Connect new knowledge with familiar concepts D. Focus on memorizing meaningless information (D) A group of students from a middle school did an interesting experiment to test the effectiveness of different memory techniques. The experiment was inspired by a lesson about memory, and its goal was to find out which methods could help improve memory most effectively. The students prepared two memory techniques: memory linking and flash cards. They also designed a word recall test with 20 unrelated words. Examples of these words are mountain, February, computer, soldier. Nine subjects of similar age were selected to take part in the experiment. This choice was made to avoid the influence of age differences. First, all subjects took the word recall test without using any memory technique. The scores of this test were recorded as pre-test scores. These scores showed their natural memory ability. Then, the subjects were divided into three groups. Group 1 used memory linking to remember the words. They created funny stories to connect the words in the list. Group 2 used flash cards. They wrote each word on a card and reviewed them repeatedly. Group 3 did not use any memory technique and just read the words a few times. On the next day, all subjects took the same word recall test again. The scores of the second test were recorded as post-test scores. The results showed that Group 1 had the biggest improvement in scores, with an average increase of eight words remembered. Group 2 also improved significantly, with an average increase of six words. Group 3 had only a small improvement, with an average increase of two words. The students concluded that both memory linking and flash cards are effective memory techniques. Memory linking was slightly more effective because it makes the words more vivid and easier to connect with existing knowledge. However, the experiment also showed that the effect of memory techniques varies from person to person. Some subjects in Group 2 performed better than those in Group 1, as they preferred the structured way of flash cards. This experiment proves that choosing the right memory technique according to personal preferences can help improve memory more effectively. It also encourages students to use scientific methods to enhance their learning efficiency. 38.Why were the subjects of similar age selected for the experiment? A. To avoid the influence of age differences B. To make the test easier to conduct C. To ensure all subjects have the same memory level D. To reduce the number of test subjects 39.What did Group 1 do to remember the words? A. They read the words repeatedly B. They used flash cards for review C. They asked others to help them memorize D. They created funny stories to connect the words 40.Which group had the smallest improvement in the experiment? A. Group 1 B. Group 2 C. Group 3 D. All groups had similar improvement 四、阅读填空（共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分） 阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Memory is the foundation of learning, helping students store and retrieve knowledge effectively. Whether it’s memorizing English words, historical events, or scientific theories, understanding how memory works can greatly improve study efficiency. 41 These types work together to support our daily learning and life, but each has its own characteristics and uses. Short-term memory acts like a temporary storage space. It can hold a small amount of information for a short time, usually a few seconds to a minute. For example, when the teacher dictates a sentence in class, you use short-term memory to write it down. 42 To move information from short-term to long-term memory, you need to review it repeatedly or connect it with what you already know. 43 It can store information for months, years, or even a lifetime. The knowledge we learn in school, such as math formulas and language rules, is kept in long-term memory. Using effective techniques like flash cards or mind maps can help strengthen long-term memory. For instance, making flash cards for new vocabulary and reviewing them daily helps turn short-term memories into long-term ones. Another useful memory skill is memory linking, which helps remember lists of unrelated items. 44 If you need to memorize words like fork, monkey, onion, you can imagine a funny scene. A monkey sitting at a table and eating an onion with a fork. This vivid connection makes the words easier to recall. 45 By recognizing the differences between memory types and using proper techniques, students can make their study more efficient. Whether it’s reviewing in short sessions to use short-term memory well or creating links to enrich long-term memory, these methods can help turn forgetting into remembering. A. Unlike short-term memory, long-term memory has a large storage capacity. B. The key to using short-term memory well is to avoid overloading it with too much information at once. C. There are different types of memory, such as short-term memory, long-term memory, and episodic memory. D. This technique works by creating interesting mental connections between the items you want to remember. E. Memory is not just about storing information, but it’s about using the right strategies to make it work for you. 五、语篇填空（共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分） 阅读下面短文，并根据短文大意及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。 Many students struggle with poor memory, especially when preparing for exams. They spend hours reviewing textbooks but still forget key points easily. In fact, memory is not an inborn ability — it can be trained through scientific methods that fit our daily study and life. First, keeping the brain m__________(46) active is essential. Trying new things like solving crosswords, learning a new hobby or making word webs can exercise your mind. Many students find that making flash cards helps them review vocabulary r__________(47). This simple practice makes it easier to retain information instead of letting it slip away. Second, a healthy lifestyle strongly supports good memory. Research shows that eating green vegetables, n__________(48) and berries provides essential nutrients for the brain. Getting enough sleep is also crucial. When you sleep well, your brain can process and store what you’ve learned effectively. Regular exercise improves blood circulation, which further boosts memory function and keeps your mind sharp. Third, using practical memory techniques works wonders. Memory linking is a popular m__________(49). You create funny or vivid stories to connect unrelated items. For example, to remember words like “fork, monkey, onion”, imagine a monkey sitting at a table and eating an onion with a fork. This mental connection makes the words much easier to recall. Don’t get discouraged if progress is slow. Consistency is the secret to s__________(50). If you stick to these habits, you’ll find remembering things becomes simpler. Your study efficiency will rise greatly, and you’ll feel more confident in dealing with all kinds of academic tasks. Many students have tried these methods and seen obvious improvements. So why not start today and turn your weak memory into a strength for learning? 六、完成句子（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分） 根据汉语提示完成英语句子，每空一词。 51.保持心理活跃和健康的生活方式，能帮助我们提升记忆力。 Keeping mentally active and living a healthy lifestyle can __________ us __________ our memory. 52.研究表明，吃绿叶蔬菜和坚果能为大脑提供必要的营养。 Research shows that eating green vegetables and nuts can __________ the brain __________ necessary nutrients. 53.除非你花时间放松，否则大脑很难记住新信息。 __________ you take time to relax, your brain will find it hard to remember __________ information. 54.提升记忆力的方法有很多，最后但同样重要的是，要保持健康的生活方式。 There are many ways to improve memory. __________ __________ __________ __________, we need to keep a healthy lifestyle. 55.通过研究树轮，科学家能够弄清楚某一地区过去发生的自然灾害。 By studying tree rings, scientists can __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ that happened in an area in the past. 七、书面表达 (共 1 题，满分 15 分) 假如你是李华，你的班级很多同学都在为记忆力不佳而烦恼。请根据所学的记忆相关知识，以 “Effective Ways to Improve Our Memory” 为题，写一篇英文短文给班级板报投稿，给同学们提供实用建议。 注意： 1. 可结合记忆技巧、生活习惯等方面提建议； 2. 词数 80 词左右 3. 不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。 Effective Ways to Improve Our Memory Dear classmates, Li Hua 答案 一、语法选择 1. D 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D 二、完形填空 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 三、 26.C 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. C 四、 41.C 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. E 五、 46. mentally 47. regularly 48. nuts 49. method 50. success 六、 51.help; improve 52. provide; with 53. Unless; new 54. Last but not least 55. figure out the natural disasters 七、 Effective Ways to Improve Our Memory Dear classmates, Many of us feel worried about poor memory. But the good news is that we can improve it with proper methods. Here are some useful tips. First, keep your brain active by playing brain games or learning new skills. Second, live a healthy life. Eat more green vegetables and nuts, exercise regularly and sleep well. Third, use memory techniques like making flash cards or linking items with funny stories. Memory can be trained. Let’s try these ways and become better at remembering! 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