Unit 4 Our Memory.单元阅读与写作过关练2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

Unit 4 Our Memory.单元阅读与写作过关练 Part1 阅读部分 A篇 It’s a common belief that fish can’t remember anything for longer than seven seconds.It may seem sad to think that every moment in their lives would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don’t be so quick to feel sorry for them.A new study has found that fish have much better memories than we used to think. In the study, researchers from MacEwan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They took the fish out and then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. In fact, scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory.But there was no clear evidence until the latest findings. Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survive in the wild.“If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains (容纳)safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives in danger, ” lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science. So next time you are watching your pet fish from outside the tank, perhaps you should feel close to them—they may remember who you are. 1.(　　)What did the study from MacEwan University show? ①Fish can remember things for longer than seven seconds. ②Fish would fight for food with others. ③Fish could remember where they first got food after some time. ④Fish could sleep with their eyes open. A.①② B.③④ C.①③ D.②④ 2.(　　)What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.A living place. B.A good memory. C.Special food. D.The environment. 3.(　　)Where does this article probably come from? A.A storybook. B.A science magazine. C.A news report. D.A travel book. B篇 New research coming out of Tohoku University suggests that wasabi is good for the ability to remember.Wasabi, a spicy green paste(酱), is eaten in small amounts in sushi and along with other Japanese dishes.It is made from the wasabi plant, a member of the mustard(芥菜)family. A recent study tested people between the ages of sixty and eighty.Some of the test subjects took a wasabi extract nightly before going to bed.The other test subjects were given a placebo.After three months, the people who took the wasabi extract had significantly better results in short-term and long-term memory tests.The placebo-takers did not show any improvement.Wasabi was already known to contain an antioxidant (抗氧化剂)and anti-inflammatory (抗炎物)called 6-MSITC that is rare in other plants.The researchers think that 6-MSITC might affect the hippocampus (海马体)in our brains, the area that is responsible for memory function.They will continue researching with the hope that wasabi can help people that are experiencing dementia(痴呆). This new research seems to be good news for sushi-eaters, but most wasabi that is served in Japan is not real wasabi.Instead, it is white horseradish, a plant whose root has a strong taste like the wasabi plant.Often it has been dyed green so people are likely to regard it as real wasabi, not only from taste but also from colour.Real wasabi is difficult to grow and, as a result, is very expensive.It also needs to be grated(磨碎)and served immediately before being eaten. 4.(　　)According to Paragraph 1, what is “wasabi”? A.It is a member of the mustard family. B.It is a green plant with a spicy taste. C.It is an eatable paste with a strong taste. D.It is a kind of Japanese dish. 5.(　　)What does the underlined word “placebo” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Replacement. B.Power. C.Treatment. D.Service. 6.(　　)What is the main focus of the researchers’ continued research on wasabi? A.To discover new antioxidants in wasabi. B.To study the 6-MSITC found in wasabi. C.To check the possible benefits of wasabi for people with dementia. D.To understand the structure of the hippocampus in people’s brain. 7.(　　)What is the best title for the passage? A.The Health Benefits of Sushi B.Wasabi：A Memory-improving Item C.The Science Behind Japanese Dishes D.The Truth About Wasabi in Japan C篇 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。 Happy memories are precious treasures in our lives.When 8._________(recall)them, we feel a sense of warmth and happiness. At family gatherings, we often share the happy moments we 9._________(remember).We talk 10._________the good times we had together, such as holidays, birthdays, and celebrations.These memories connect us 11._________our family members and make us feel much 12._________(close)to them. We also create new memories during these gatherings.We play games, sing songs, and have fun together.These new memories add to our 13._________(collect)of happy memories. Our 14._________(person)experiences also contribute to our happy memories.For example, when we achieve a goal, make a new friend, or have 15._________adventure, these experiences become part of our happy memories. We should cherish our happy memories and keep 16._________(they)alive.We can do this by sharing them with others, writing them down, or looking at old 17._________(photo). Sometimes when I feel lonely or discouraged, I open my memory box 18._________(slow).I keep concert tickets and dried flowers from special occasions.Each item 19._________(tell)a story—the first time I rode a bicycle without training wheels, the day my puppy came home, or the moment our basketball team 20._________(win)the championship.These memories remind me 21._________life is full of beautiful moments worth remembering.Even simple things like 22._________(bake)cookies with Grandma have become cherished memories over time. Part 2 写作部分 一、跟着教材写词语 1.记住v.___________________ 2.成年的 adj._________　 3.有效的 adj. _________ 4.用完；耗尽 _____________ 5.混淆；弄乱 _________ 6.有效使用(或利用)某物 __________________ 7.记在心中；记住 _________________ 二、跟着教材写句子 8.你想要提高你的记忆力吗？ Would you like to ___________ _______ _________？ 9.在过去，当我不得不演讲的时候，我总是感觉有压力。 In the past，I always felt stressed ______ ____ _____ _____ ______ _____ _________. 10.轮到我背诵了，我的心跳得很快，但是我记得每个单词。 _________________________，my heart beat fast，but I remembered every word. 11.总之，如果你遵循以上方法，你会提高你的记忆力。 In short，______________________________________________________. 三、跟着教材写段落 I used to be under stress when I had to give a talk.12.________________________________(虽然我花费很多时间努力记住我的演讲)，I still forgot some parts.13._____________________________ (通过在网上调查和询问朋友)，I found many useful methods to memorize a speech.I learnt how I could create a speech outline.14.___________________________________(把演讲分成简短段落是另一种方法).I practised the first section until I could fully recall it.Then I moved on to the next.15.___________________________ (这有助于我发现我最需要练习哪一部分).Finally，I should have confidence in myself. 四、典例赏析 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom向你请教如何提高记忆力。请你根据提示给他写封回信。 要求：词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)。 精彩范文： Dear Tom， I’m glad to give you some advice on how to improve your memory. First of all，in order to train your brain，it’s a good idea to try some new things and change your daily habits.In this way，you can make your brain more active and creative.Besides，living a healthy lifestyle also has many benefits.You should maintain a balanced diet and allow enough time for your brain to relax after a busy day.What’s more，I suggest you not be too nervous and keep relaxed，or you can’t focus on your study. Finally，if you have any problems，feel free to talk to your friends or teachers.I hope my advice can help you. I am looking forward to your improvement. Yours， Li Hua 五、跟踪演练 很多学生都抱怨总是记不住学过的东西。请根据下面内容提示写一篇题为“The Ways to Improve Memory”的短文。80词左右；开头已给出，不计入总词数。 提示：1.学习时集中注意力(focus your attention) ； 2.要想记得长久，必须先理解学习内容； 3.及时复习，防止遗忘； 4.多吃对大脑有益的食物，如牛奶、鸡蛋、鱼类等； 5.多做运动、保证充足的睡眠和休息，这是增强记忆力的关键。 The Ways to Improve Memory 　 A good memory is essential for our daily life and effective study.Here are some ways to improve it. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 Part1 阅读部分 A篇：1-3：CBB B篇：4-7：CACB C篇.8.recalling 9.remembered 10.about 11.with 12.closer 13.collections 14.personal 15.an 16.them 17.photos 18.to show 19.tells 20.won 21.that 22.baking Part2 写作部分 一、1.memorize/memorise 2.grown-up 3.effective 4.run out(of sth) 5.mix up 6.put sth to good use 7.keep(...) in mind 二、8.improve your memory 9.when I had to give a speech 10.When it was my turn to recite 11.if you follow the above ways，you will improve your memory 三、12. Although it took me a lot of time to try to memorize my speech 13.By searching on the internet and asking friends 14.Dividing the speech into short sections is another method 15.This helped me to find out which part I needed to practise the most 五、 Firstly，when you study，you should focus your attention and don’t think about other things.Secondly，you should understand what you are learning.If so，you can remember things for a long time.Thirdly，if you review what you have learned in time，you will not forget things easily.Fourthly，have more food that is good for your brain，such as eggs，milk and fish.They can improve your memory. Finally，you should do more exercise and get enough sleep and rest after hard work.It’s the key to improving your memory. If you follow the above ways，you will improve your memory. ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $