Unit 7 The secret of memory 单元测试卷- 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语上册

Unit 7 The secret of memory 单元测试卷 一、选择题(每空1分，共15分) 1. The article has a _____ to related research papers. A. pathway B. link C. connection D. portal 2. Mom asked me to make a shopping _____ before going to the supermarket. A. chart B. table C. list D. menu 3. Please _____ the meeting time in your planner. A. note B. mark C. record D. write 4. Continuous loud noises made the baby _____ and cry. A. annoyed B. nervous C. tired D. stressed 5. This box _____ all my childhood photos. A. stores B. holds C. contains D. includes 6. After the movie, write a 50-word _____ of the story. A. review B. summary C. report D. abstract 7. The archaeologist's new _____ rewrote ancient history. A. discovery B. conclusion C. evidence D. finding 8. Bats have a strong _____ of hearing to navigate in darkness. A. ability B. instinct C. sense D. perception 9. Students must _____ reading the novel by Friday for the book club. A. complete B. study C. scan D. finish 10. You need to _____ your ideas _____ clear sentences. A. express... with... B. put... into... C. translate... to... D. form... by... 11. _____ your phone during class is a school rule. A. Power down B. Turn off C. Switch off D. Deactivate to 12. Scientists will _____ the experiment in a controlled lab. A. carry out B. perform on C. conduct with D. implement to 13. _____ when you see ice on the road to avoid accidents. A. Slow down B. Brake down C. Decelerate up D. Reduce speed 14. Can you _____ how this machine works? A. understand off B. figure out C. determine to D. solve up 15. Air pollution is closely _____ respiratory diseases. A. tied to B. associated to C. related with D. connected to 二、完形填空(每空1分，共10分) Charles Dickens was a famous English writer. He said that he could walk down any long street__1__London and tell you the name of every shop he had passed. Many of the great men of the world have excellent__2__. A good memory is a great help in learning a language. In school， it is not so easy to learn a second language， because students have so__3__time for it， and they are __4__ with other subjects as well. The best way for most of us to__5__things is to join them in our mind with something we know already， or something that we easily remember __6__we have a picture of it in our mind. That is __7__ it is better to learn words in sentences， not by themselves. The human mind is like a camera， but it takes photos not only of what we __8__， but of what we feel， hear， smell and taste. When we take a real photo with a camera， there is much to do before the photo is__9__ and ready to show to our friends. In the same way， there is much work to be done before we can make a picture remain forever in the __01__. Memory is a diary that we all carry with us. 1. A. in B. on C. at D. for 2. A. knowledge B. information C. differences D. memories 3. A. few B. little C. more D. less 4. A. busy B. easy C. free D. safe 5. A. leave B. remember C. forget D. believe 6. A. although B. because C. but D. so 7. A. how B. what C. why D. when 8. A. look B. make C. have D. see 9. A. taken B. colored C. finished D. changed 10. A. camera B. mind C. diary D. future 三、阅读理解(每题2分，共20分) A A powerful(强大的) memory is important. It can help you succeed in school, in your job, and in life. It also helps you learn faster. With the help of it, you can succeed more easily. If you want to make some changes in your life, you can improve your memory first. Now I'll explain every skill that can help you improve your memory. You can not only learn memory skills on this website, but also learn how to improve your memory through diet, exercise, sleep and other ways. Memory improvement can be achieved in two ways: improving the health of your brain and using memory skills. These are easier to do than you might think, but you have to make the effort(努力). Memory improvement needs time and effort on your part. Of course, I believe that a more powerful brain is well worth the effort! Here are a few of the great memory improvement tips. I'll give you the tips in the following part on our website. 1. Where is this text from? A. A notebook. B. A newspaper. C. A website. D. A TV programme. 2. Which of the following is the two ways of memory improvement in the text? ①using memory skills ②improving the health of your body ③using memory notes ④improving the health of your brain A. ①② B. ③④ C. ②③ D. ①④ 3. Which of the following is needed on your part to improve memory? A. Time. B. Food. C. Money. D. Water. 4. What does the author think about memory improvement? A. It requires no effort. B. It is too difficult for most people. C. It takes time and effort but is worthwhile. D. It only helps in school. 5. What may the following part of the text be about? A. The types of memory. B. Reasons for memory improvement. C. Ways to improve memory. D. The importance of a good memory. B A strong memory is essential for success in studies, work, and daily life. While some people naturally remember things easily, others need to train their brains. The good news is that memory can be improved with simple techniques. Here are science-backed methods to boost your memory power. Get Enough Sleep Sleep plays a vital role in memory consolidation. During deep sleep, your brain processes and stores information from the day. Aim for 8–9 hours of quality sleep each night. Avoid screens before bedtime to improve sleep quality. Eat Brain-Boosting Foods Your diet directly affects brain health. Foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins B and E support memory. Include blueberries, nuts, fish, and leafy greens in your meals. Avoid excessive sugar and processed foods. Practice Regularly Memory skills improve with exercise. Try techniques like: Chunking: Break information into small groups (e.g., phone numbers: 123-456-7890). Visualization: Create mental images to remember lists (e.g., imagine a giant apple to recall "buy apples"). Repetition: Review new information multiple times. Stay Physically Active Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting the growth of new neurons. Activities like running, swimming, or even walking for 30 minutes daily can enhance memory. Reduce Stress High stress levels impair memory. Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or listening to calm music. Taking short breaks during study sessions also helps. Conclusion Improving memory requires consistent effort, but the results are worth it. Start with one or two strategies and gradually incorporate more. Remember: a healthy brain is a powerful brain! 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain why memory declines with age. B. To advertise brain-training apps. C. To compare different types of memory. D. To provide practical tips for memory improvement. 2. According to the passage, which two factors are key to memory improvement? A. Medication and diet. B. Sleep and practice techniques. C. Expensive tools and long study hours. D. Social activities and travel. 3. Which method is NOT mentioned for practicing memory skills? A. Chunking information. B. Creating mental images. C. Taking memory pills. D. Repeating information. 4. Why is reducing stress important for memory? A. High stress harms memory function. B. Stress makes you hungry. C. Stress improves focus. D. It helps you sleep less. 5. What does the author say about exercise? A. It is only useful for physical health. B. It increases blood flow to the brain. C. It should be avoided before exams. D. It requires special equipment.. 四、词汇运用。(每题1分，共10分) (A)根据句意及提示写单词。 1. The box __________ (包含)a surprise gift for your birthday. 2. I feel__________ (有压力的) when I have too much homework to do. 3. I cried when cutting__________ (洋葱)for the first time. Do you know why？ 4. Look！ An__________ (蚂蚁)is carrying a tiny piece of bread back to its home. 5. Kids__________(往往会)to ask teachers for help when they don’t understand something. (B)用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。 6. I put some__________ (nut)in my yogurt. It tastes really good. 7. I __________(especial)like apples because they taste really good. 8. If you spend enough time learning English，you__________ (learn) it well. 9. My sister__________ (repeat) the story about her trip to the zoo. It was funny! 10. We want to help the poor children and plan__________ (give) two thousand books to them. 五、补全对话。(每题2分，共10分) A: You look unhappy. 1. _________ B: I didn't pass the English exam. A: 2. _________ B: Maybe because I didn't find good ways to learn English. A: 3. _________ B: I learn English by doing my homework early in the morning. A: Oh, why don't you read English early in the morning? It's easy to remember things at that time. B: Sounds good! I'll do some reading in the morning. A: 4. _________ B: No. I just listen to the teacher in class. A: That's not enough. You should write down important things. After class you can review them. B: OK. I'll buy a notebook then. A: Good luck to you! B: 5. _________ A. Why? B. Thank you. C. What's the matte? D. How do you learn English? E. Do you take notes in class? 六、短文填空(每空1分，共10分) sport, worry, good, unless, image, relax, improve, understand, health, I Do you want to have a better memory? Many people would say “yes”. So how can you 1._________your memory? Let 2. give you some advice. First, you’ d better 3. it before you remember something. You can 64. a picture of it in your mind. A big, strange or silly one will help you remember something 5. . Second, it's important to do 6. every day. When you exercise your body, you also exercise your brain. An active brain will help you remember things well. Third, live a 7. life. You must have a balanced diet and have enough time to rest every day.8. you get enough sleep every day, you will not remember things well. Above all, be happy and 9. . If you get too 10. , your brain will slow down and your memory will become less sharp. If you have these good habits, your memory will be improved. You will do better in your studies and in your life. 七、任务型阅读(每题2分，共10分) What can trees tell us about climate change？ Quite a lot！Trees can keep a record of the Earth’s climate for a very long time. In fact， trees can live for hundreds and sometimes even thousands of years！If you see a stump(树桩)， you may find that the top of the stump has many rings. These rings can tell us how old the tree is， and what the weather was like during each year of the tree’s life. First－year growth The light－coloured rings are wood that grew in the spring and early summer， while the dark rings are wood that grew in the late summer and fall. One light ring and one dark ring make one year of the tree’s life. Dry season or rainy season Tree rings are usually wider in warm，wet places and are thinner in places where it is ▲ and dry. If the tree experienced hard times， such as a drought(干旱)， the tree might hardly grow in those years. Scar from forest fire In most places， daily weather records have only been kept for the past 100 to 150 years. So， scientists can use trees to learn about the climate hundreds to thousands of years ago. 1. What can the rings of a stump tell us？ They can tell us how old the tree is and____________________during each year of the tree’s life. 2. How old is the tree in the picture？ The tree in the picture is about_________years old. 3. What word can you put in “ ▲ ”？ I can put “_________” there. 4. Which English word means “伤疤” in the text？ It is “__________”. 5. How long have daily weather records been kept in most places？ They have been kept for the past_________________in most places. 八、书面表达(15分) 请以“A good way to improve our memory is to live a healthy life”为题写篇小短文，词数80以上。 A good way to improve our memory is to live a healthy life ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 一、选择题(每空1分，共15分) 1-5BCADC 6-10BDCDB 11-15CAABC 二、完形填空(每空1分，共10分) 1-5 ADBAB 6-10 BCDAB 三、阅读理解(每题2分，共20分) 1-5 CDACC 6-10 DBCAB 四、词汇运用。(每题1分，共10分) 1.contains 2.stressed 3.onions 4.ant 5.tend 6.nuts 7.especially 8.will learn 9.repeated 10.to give　 五、补全对话(每题2分，共10分) 1-5 CADEB 六、短文填空(每题1分，共10分) 1. improve 2.me 3. understand 4. imagine 5. well 6. sports 7. healthy 8. Unless 9. relaxed 10. worried 七、任务型阅读(每题2分，共10分) 1.what the weather was like 2.16 3.cold 4.Scar 5.100 to 150 years 八、书面表达(10分) A good way to improve our memory is to live a healthy life Living a healthy life can improve our memory，so it’s important for us to live a healthy life. First， we need to form good eating habits. We’d better eat more fruit and vegetables. They can improve our memory. Second，it’s necessary for us to do more exercise. We should take an active part in all kinds of activities. For example，we can play ball games. Exercise can relax us and is good for our memory. Third， don’t forget to get enough sleep. We should plan our time carefully so that we can go to bed early and get up early. A healthy amount of sleep will actually help us remember what we have learnt. What’s more， cleaning our rooms every day is also necessary. We can open the windows to keep the air fresh. In a word， the healthier life we live， the happier we will feel and the better memory we will have. 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