Unit 4 Our Memory（暑假单元自测）2026-2027学年九年级英语新教材人教版上册

**基本信息** 本卷为新教材人教版初中英语Unit 4 "Our Memory"单元自测卷，以“记忆”为核心主题，通过多样题型融合语言知识与学习策略，适配暑假单元复习，助力提升语言能力与学习能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单项选择|10题/10分|动词短语（如run out/run out of）、介词搭配（react to）|聚焦基础词汇语法辨析，强化语境应用| |完形填空|15题/15分|非谓语动词、名词辨析（mind/memory）|以记忆方法短文为情境，考查语篇理解与词汇运用| |阅读理解|3篇/30分|细节查找、主旨归纳|选取科学记忆策略素材，培养信息提取与思维品质| |书面表达|1题/15分|建议类写作|整合单元核心话题，综合考查语言组织与表达能力|

Unit 4 Our Memory. 单元自测（新教材人教版） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．—His money ________. He asked his mother for some. —He’s just a teenager. He shouldn’t __________ money buying something useless. A． ran out of; run out B．run out; run out of C．ran out; run out of D．ran out of; run out of 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——他的钱用完了。他向他妈妈要了一些。——他只是个青少年。他不该把钱挥霍光，去买些没用的东西。 run out用完，不及物动词短语，主语通常是物，后不接宾语；run out of用完……，及物动词短语，主语通常是人，后接宾语。第一空，主语是“His money”，后无宾语，且根据“asked”可知时态为一般过去时，应用ran out；第二空，主语是“He”，后有宾语“money”，且“shouldn’t”后接动词原形，应用run out of。 2．What matters isn’t what happens to you in life but how you react ________ it. A．in B．for C．to D．with 【答案】C 【详解】句意：重要的不是生活中发生在你身上的事情，而是你如何对它做出反应。 考查介词辨析。in在……里；for为了；to向，对；with和……一起。根据“...how you react ...it”及语境可知，此处指对“发生的事情”做出反应，react to表示“对……做出反应”，是固定短语。故填C。 3．We should pay attention to ________ the teacher in class. A．listen to B．listening to C．hear D．hearing 【答案】B 【详解】句意：我们在课堂上应该注意听老师讲课。 考查非谓语动词及动词辨析。listen to听，强调听的动作；hear听见，强调听的结果。根据“pay attention to”可知，此处是固定短语pay attention to doing sth“注意做某事”，故第一空应用动名词形式；结合语境可知，此处指听老师讲课，强调听的动作，应用listen to的动名词形式listening to。故选B。 4．My grandpa used to have a good _________ and he could _________ everything he knew. A．memorize; remember B．memory; mind C．mind; memory D．memory; memorize 【答案】D 【详解】句意：我爷爷以前的记忆力很好，他能记住他所知道的一切。 考查词义辨析。memory记忆力；mind头脑（名词），介意（动词）；memorize记住；remember记得。根据“My grandpa used to have a good...and he could...everything he knew.”并结合选项可知，此处指“记忆力很好，能记住自己所知道的一切”，have a good memory“记忆力好”，第一空应是名词memory，故排除选项A和C；could后接动词原形，第二空是动词memorize。故选D。 5．________ the terrible weather, let’s watch a movie at home ________ going to the park. A．Because of; instead of B．Because of; instead C．Because; instead of D．Because; instead 【答案】A 【详解】句意：由于这糟糕的天气，我们在家看电影吧，而不是去公园。 考查词汇辨析。because of后接名词、代词或名词短语，表原因；because后接句子，表原因；instead是副词，常单独使用，位于句末或句首（用逗号隔开）；instead of是介词短语，后接名词、代词、动名词等，表“代替、而不是”。第一空后“the terrible weather”是名词短语，故用because of表原因； 第二空后“going to the park”是动名词短语，故用instead of表替代。故选A。 6．Mr. Wu ________ the students into 6 groups and made them ________ plenty of rubbish into different groups. A．separated; separate B．separated; divide C．divided; separate D．divided; divide 【答案】C 【详解】句意：吴老师把学生分成6组，并让他们把大量垃圾分成不同的组别。 考查动词辨析。separate分离，分开（将原本在一起的事物隔开）；divide划分，分割（将整体分成若干部分）。第一空指将学生划分成6组，强调整体分成部分，用divided；第二空指将垃圾分成不同类别，强调将混合的垃圾按类别分开，用separate。故选C。 7．—Did you learn any other study methods _______ taking notes? —Yes, I learned three. But I have forgotten all _______ a few steps of each. A．besides; besides B．except; except C．except; besides D．besides; except 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——除了记笔记，你还学了其他的学习方法吗？——是的，我学了三种。但除了每个方法的几个步骤外，我全忘了。 besides除……之外还（包括在内）；except除……之外（不包括在内）。第一空问“除了记笔记，还学了其他方法吗”，记笔记包含在内，应用besides；第二空表示“除几个步骤外全忘了”，步骤为排除在外剩下的部分，应用except。 8．The man did __________important work that he felt_______. A．so;stressing B．so;stressed C．such;stressing D．such;stressed 【答案】D 【详解】句意：这名男子做了如此重要的工作，感到很紧张。so+形容词/副词+that从句，such+(形容词)+名词+ that从句。它们引导的都是结果状语从句。work是不可数名词，important用作定语，修饰work，前面要用such，排除A,B；stressing“有压力的”意思，是事物本身所具有的特性，是动词stress的分词形式；stressed紧张的，感到有压力的，常用来形容人的情感。felt是feel的过去式，后跟形容词作表语，此处形容词是修饰人的，故答案为D。 【点睛】so…that…引导结果状语从句，so后面加形容词或副词，其意为“如此……以至于……”。如：1) This book is so interesting that everyone wants to read it. 这本书很有趣，人人都想看看。 2) He ran so fast that I couldn’t catch up with him. 他跑得那么快，我没赶上他。 so that引导目的状语从句，其从句中的谓语动词通常和can, may, should等情态动词连用，而且主句和从句之间不使用逗号，意为“以便，为了，使能够”。如： They got up early so that they could catch the early bus. 为了能赶上早班车，他们很早就起床了。 另外such …that…也是引导的结果状语从句，such后面跟名词，如：This is such an interesting book that everyone wants to read it. 9．—It’s dangerous to swim in this river. —Yes, you are right. The government has warned people ________ in it. A．swimming B．to swim C．not to swim D．not swimming 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——在这条河里游泳很危险。——是的，你说得对。政府已经警告人们不要在里面游泳。   根据“It’s dangerous to swim in this river”可知，河里游泳很危险，因此政府应是警告人们“不要”在里面游泳。warn sb. (not) to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“警告某人（不要）做某事”，此处应用否定形式not to swim。 10．We can’t ________ others, but we must ________ the old to make them hear us. A．shout to; shout at B．shout at; shout to C．shout to; shout to D．shout at; shout at 【答案】B 【详解】句意：我们不能对别人大喊大叫，但我们必须对老人大声喊，让他们听到我们的声音。 考查动词短语辨析。shout at指大声喊叫，态度不友好，含有气愤的意思；shout to指向某人大声喊叫，不带生气等感情因素，目的是为了让别人听见。解析句子，根据“We can’t”，可知空处指“不能对别人大喊大叫”，用shout at；根据“to make them hear us”，可知空处指“向老人大声喊（目的是为了被听见）”，用shout to。故选B。 二、完形填空（15分） Henry, Paula and Millie write for the school newspaper. They have written the short articles below to help students improve their memory. Henry A great way 11 you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your 12 . If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. 13 , to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the 14 letter and the last letter. This makes 15 the longest word in the world. Remember: a picture is 16 a thousand words. Paula A good 17 for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence 18 each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember 19 to spell the word “because”, you can 20 the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Millie You will forget 21 very quickly 22 you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble 23 the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is 24 to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle 25 . 11．A．help B．helping C．to help D．helps 12．A．thought B．mind C．heart D．idea 13．A．In the end B．In my opinion C．At the same time D．For example 14．A．first B．second C．third D．fourth 15．A．this B．that C．it D．them 16．A．practical B．worth C．total D．similar 17．A．advice B．method C．letter D．meaning 18．A．with B．in C．by D．for 19．A．what B．when C．where D．how 20．A．use B．say C．tell D．do 21．A．anything B．something C．everything D．nothing 22．A．since B．until C．if D．unless 23．A．remember B．to remember C．remembering D．to remembering 24．A．easier B．more difficult C．better D．worse 25．A．operates B．creates C．works D．does 【答案】 11．C 12．B 13．D 14．A 15．C 16．B 17．B 18．A 19．D 20．A 21．B 22．D 23．C 24．A 25．C 【解析】这篇短文是Henry, Paula 和Millie为学校报社写个东西，他们写了怎样提高学生们的记忆力。 11．句意：帮助你记住某件事的一个很好的方法就是想象一幅它在你脑海中的画面。A. help帮助，原形；B. helping帮助，现在分词；C. to help去帮助，动词不定式；D. helps帮助，第三人称单数。这里是动词不定式做后置定语。根据题意，故选C。 12．句意：帮助你记住某件事的一个很好的方法就是想象一幅它在你脑海中的画面。A. thought思想；B. mind精神，心；头脑C. heart 心脏；D. idea主意。根据上文you remember something is to imagine a picture of it可知这里是在你的脑海里。根据题意，故选B。 13．句意：为了记住“微笑”这个词，我们可以想象在第一个字母和最后一个字母之间有一英里。A. In the end最后；B. In my opinion依我的观点；C. At the same time同时；D. For example例如。根据下文to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the 　　14　　letter and the last letter.可知这里是举例子。根据题意，故选D。 14．句意：为了记住“微笑”这个词，我们可以想象在第一个字母和最后一个字母之间有一英里。A. first第一；B. second第二；C. third第三；D. fourth第四。根据下文the last letter可知这里是说第一个字母。根据句意，故选A。 15．句意：这使它成为世界上最长的单词。A. this这个；B. that那个；C. it它；D. them他们。make it+名词，表示使它……。根据题意，故选C。 16．句意：记住：一幅画胜过千言万语。A. practical练习的；B. worth值得；C. total总共；D. similar相似的。这里是一句言语，根据题意，故选B。 17．句意：记住单词拼写的一个好方法是用单词的每一个字母造句。A. advice建议；B. method方法；C. letter信；D. meaning意义；根据下文for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence 　　18　　 each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember 　19　　 to spell the word “because”, you can　　20　　 the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”可知这里是说方法。根据题意，.故选B。 18．句意：记住单词拼写的一个好方法是用单词的每一个字母造句。A. with带有，具有；B. in在……里面；C. by通过……； D. for为了；这里是说用单词的每个字母造一个短句。根据题意，故选A。 19．句意：例如，如果你想记住怎样拼写“因为”这个词的拼写，你可以用“大象总能理解小象”这个句子。A. what 什么；B. when 何时；C. where在哪；D. how怎样；这里是怎样拼写。这里是疑问词how+to do 的形式，故选D。 20．句意：例如，如果你想记住怎样拼写“因为”这个词的拼写，你可以用“大象总能理解小象”这个句子。A. use使用；B. say说；C. tell 告诉；D. do做。根据下文“Big elephants can always understand small elephants”可知这里是说使用这个句子。根据题意，故选A。 21．句意：如果你不能很好的理解它，你会很快地忘记一些东西。A. anything任何东西；B. something 某些东西；C. everything一切；D. nothing没什么；根据下文　　22　　 you understand it well.可知，这里是说忘记一些动词。根据题意，故选B。 22．句意：如果你不能很好的理解它，你会很快地忘记一些东西。A. since自从；B. until直到；C. if 如果；D. unless除非；根据上文You will forget 　　21　　 very quickly可知下文是unless引导的条件状语从句。根据题意，故选D。 23．句意：例如，您可能无法记住水循环中的步骤列表。A. remember记住，原形；B. to remember 记住，动词不定式；C. remembering 记住，现在分词；D. to remembering语法错误。have trouble doing sth.表示做某事有困难。根据句意，故选C。 24．句意：然而，如果你了解水循环是如何工作的，记住这些步骤会更容易。A. easier更容易；B. more difficult更困难；C. better更好；D. worse更糟。根据下文if you understand how the water cycle 　　25　　.可知，这里是说更容易。根据题意，故选A。 25．句意：然而，如果你了解水循环是如何工作的，记住这些步骤会更容易。A. operates操作； B. creates创造；C. works 工作；D. does做。根据上文However, it is　　24　　 to remember these steps可知这里是说水循环是怎样工作的。故选C。 三、阅读理解（30分） A Have you ever wondered why some people can remember things easily while others forget quickly? Scientists have found that memory is like a muscle — you can train it to become stronger. Here are three practical ways to improve your memory. First, use association (联想). When you learn a new word, connect it with something you already know. For example, to remember the French word “soleil” (sun), think of the sun shining on the sea. The connection helps your brain store the information. Second, break information into chunks (组块). Have you noticed that phone numbers are grouped in parts? That's because our short-term memory can only hold about seven items at once. So when you need to remember a long list, divide it into smaller groups. Third, repeat actively. Instead of just reading your notes again, try to recall the information from memory. Close the book and say what you have learned. This active recall strengthens the neural pathways (神经通路). Remember, getting enough sleep is also important. During deep sleep, your brain organizes and stores memories. So don't stay up late studying — a good night's sleep may be the best memory helper. 26．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Why memory is important. B．How to improve memory. C．How sleep affects memory. D．The dangers of forgetting. 27．What does the example of “soleil” show? A．The importance of sleep. B．The method of association. C．The way to chunk information. D．The benefit of repetition. 28．According to the passage, how many items can short-term memory hold at a time? A．About five. B．About seven. C．About ten. D．About twelve. 29．What does “active recall” mean? A．Reading notes loudly. B．Writing down everything. C．Trying to remember without looking. D．Sleeping after studying. 30．What is the writer's advice on sleep? A．Sleep less to study more. B．Sleep is a waste of time. C．Enough sleep helps memory. D．Only young people need sleep. 【答案】26．B 27．B 28．B 29．C 30．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了提升记忆力的三种实用方法，分别是联想记忆、信息分块、主动回忆，同时还说明了充足睡眠对记忆储存的重要作用。 26．第一段末尾提到“Here are three practical ways to improve your memory”，随后全文围绕这三种方法及睡眠建议展开，主要介绍了如何提高记忆力。 27．第二段“First, use association (联想)... For example, to remember the French word ‘soleil...’可知，列举“soleil”这个词是为了说明联想记忆法的具体运用。 28．第三段“...our short-term memory can only hold about seven items at once.”可知，答案是大约七个。 29．第四段“Instead of just reading your notes again, try to recall the information from memory. Close the book and say what you have learned”可知active recall指的是不看资料尝试回忆。 30．最后一段“Remember, getting enough sleep is also important... a good night’s sleep may be the best memory helper”可知，作者建议充足的睡眠有助于记忆。 B Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say 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 (储存) somewhere in the brain. Memory is made up of (由……组成) small pieces of information stored throughout the brain. 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 forget their names right away, it is because you didn’t pay attention to the names when you heard them. No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory, and there are some useful ways to do it. First, don’t over-train your brain. When you have remembered a list of new words, stop studying. It’s better to study a lot of material for a short time than a small part of material for a lot of time, and you do need to practice your new words as soon as possible. Second, if you have to remember something big, break it down into smaller parts. For example, it’s easier to remember 198756430387 if you break it into four smaller parts: 198-756-430-387. Third, if you want to remember a piece of information but can’t, don’t get angry. You should relax when you study and try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute, and 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 for improving your memory. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 31．How does the writer start the text? A．By listing numbers. B．By explaining a sentence. C．By telling a story. D．By asking questions. 32．How many ways of improving memory does the writer talk about? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 33．According to the text, what is the main reason for forgetting things? A．Your brain is over-trained. B．You feel relaxed when learning. C．You failed to learn things well at first. D．You break the information into small parts. 34．What should you do to remember something very big? A．Write it down many times. B．Read it as loudly as possible. C．Break it into smaller parts. D．Keep thinking about it all day. 35．What is the best title for the text? A．A Perfect Memory B．The Reasons for Forgetting Things C．Ways to Improve Memory D．Where Memory Is Stored 【答案】31．D 32．B 33．C 34．C 35．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了记忆的特点、遗忘的主要原因，并重点讲解了几种改善记忆力的实用方法。 31．文章开篇以问句“Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say what memory is.”引出话题，因此作者是通过提出问题的方式开篇的。 32．文中第三段明确用“First, Second, Third”引出了3种改善记忆力的方法。 33．根据文中第二段“The main reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough in the beginning.”可知，遗忘的主要原因是一开始就没学好。 34．根据文中第三段“if you have to remember something big, break it down into smaller parts.”可知，记忆大的信息时应将其拆分成小部分。 35．文章前两段介绍了记忆的特点和遗忘原因，核心内容是讲解改善记忆力的方法，结尾也强调了这些方法对提升记忆力的帮助，故“提升记忆力的方法”符合本文标题。 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 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. 36．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. 37．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’s memory becomes worse and worse. 38．Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word “regularly”? A．Never. B．Often. C．Almost. D．Sometimes. 39．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．Memory is not easy to improve. 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. 40．What is the best title for the passage? A．Ways to develop our minds. B．The latest news about the brain. C．Ways to keep our body healthy. D．The amazing power of our memory. 【答案】36．D 37．C 38．B 39．B 40．A 【解析】本文介绍了大脑需要像身体一样被照顾，以及几种锻炼大脑、改善记忆力的方法。 36．原文第1段提到“But just like our body, it needs to be looked after well”，说明作者写第一段的目的是告诉我们大脑和身体一样需要被照顾。 37．原文第4段提到“I find learning Spanish is a great way to keep the brain working”，说明作者会一些西班牙语。 38．原文第4段提到“Another way of improving our mind is to make sure we regularly visit new places and have new experiences”，结合上下文，“regularly”在这里意为“经常”。 39．原文第2段提到“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”，说明作者认为改善记忆力是可能的。 40．全文围绕如何锻炼大脑、改善记忆力的方法展开，所以最合适的标题是“Ways to develop our minds”。 四、选词填空（10分） 根据短文内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、正确，每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 you,   so,   day,  easy,    much,  rest,    when,  in,  two,    remember There are a number of ways to help improve your memory, so you shouldn’t feel sad. My first advice is that if you want to 41 something well, you have to review it regularly. You might want to review the material two 42 after you learned it, then a week later, then two weeks later, and then a month later. After a month you will find that you can remember the material 43 . My 44 advice is to use a colored pen to highlight the important parts on your book. This will help you 45 two ways. First, it will help you pay attention to the most important parts 46 you learn the knowledge. It is always easier to remember only the key point. Second, this will make reviewing easier. When you open your book, the colored parts will show you the 47 important things quickly. In this way, you don’t have to review all the material again. Another piece of advice is to review all the information in 48 mind before you go to sleep. Another good time for memorizing information is in the morning because you have just 49 and your brain is fresh and clear. 50 it’s easy to memorize the important information in the morning. 【答案】 41．remember 42．days 43．easily 44．second 45．in 46．when 47．most 48．your 49．rested 50．So 【解析】本文主要介绍了提高记忆力的方法。 41．句意：我的第一个建议是，如果你想记住某件事，你必须定期复习。根据“There are a number of ways to help improve your memory”可知，此处指“记住一些事”，remember“记得”，want to do sth.“想要做某事”。故填remember。 42．句意：你可能想在学习完两天后复习材料，然后是一周后，然后是两周后，然后是一个月后。根据“then a week later,”以及结合空前的“two”可知，此处是指“两天”，day是可数名词，此空用其复数形式。故填days。 43．句意：一个月后你会发现你很容易记住这些材料。空格在句尾，用副词修饰动词remember；easy的副词形式为easily“容易地”，符合语境。故填easily。 44．句意：我的第二个建议是用彩色笔在书上标出重要的部分。根据“My first advice is…”可知，此处指“第二条建议”。故填second。 45．句意：这将在两个方面帮助你。根据“…two ways”可知，此处指“在这两个方面”，应该用介词in。故填in。 46．句意：一方面，它可以帮助你在学习知识时把注意力集中在最重要的部分。此空在两个单句之间，填连词；根据语境，可知此处指“你在学习知识时把注意力集中在最重要的部分”，when“当……时候”。故填when。 47．句意：当你打开书的时候，有颜色的部分会很快地告诉你最重要的东西。根据“the…important”可知，此处是最高级，important的最高级是most important。故填most。 48．句意：另一个建议是在睡觉前回顾你脑海中所有的信息。根据“before you go to sleep”可知，是在你的脑海里回顾。此空应该用you的形容词性物主代词your。故填your。 49．句意：另一个记忆信息的好时间是在早上，因为你刚刚休息，你的大脑是清新的、清晰的。此处是句子的谓语，根据“have”可知，此空填过去分词与have构成现在完成时；rest“休息”，其过去分词为rested；故填rested。 50．句意：所以早上很容易记住重要的信息。 根据“your brain is fresh and clear.”以及“it’s easy to memorize the important information in the morning”可知，此处为因果关系，前因后果，故此处应该填so“因此”，句首单词首字母要大写。故填So。 五、任务型阅读（10分） Most people hope to have a memory which helps them succeed in study, work and life. Can memory be improved? Luckily, hundreds of studies in the past 50 years have already given us a definite answer. A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain young and memory sharp (清晰的). First of all, it is necessary to have a healthy diet. Eating more food rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E, such as vegetables and lean meat, helps you have a better memory. Doing exercise can keep your brain alive, too. Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen (氧气) for the brain. Running, riding a bike, swimming and even walking two or three times a week are helpful. Moreover, getting enough sleep is important. Only when your brain gets a good rest, can it work well. The healthier your lifestyle is, the better your memory will become, but do not expect a sudden change— it takes a long time to make a difference. Memory skills help you remember things better. The following three are the most widely used. Chunking is a way of remembering a piece of information by cutting it into smaller ones. For example, to memorize a ten-digit telephone number 2127983630, you can divide the digits into three groups: first 212, then 798, and lastly 3630. This method is far more effective than remembering a string of 10 digits. Organization means organizing information into groups of the same kind. For example, trees, grass and flowers are plants; tigers, pandas, horses and cows are animals. Imagery is remembering newly learned information by using your imagination and connecting it with something that you are familiar with. However, memory skills will hardly work if you don’t understand the information. Only a regular (有规律的) review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learned after one day and then after three days, and then use it as regularly as possible. Human brains are like muscles that need nutrients (营养素) and exercise to become stronger. If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory. 51．What keeps your brain young and memory sharp? 52．What does proper exercise provide? 53．How can you remember the newly learned information? 54．Why are students always advised to go over what they have learned? 55．Do you have a good memory? What can you learn from this passage to help you improve your memory? 【答案】51．A healthy lifestyle. 52．Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen for the brain. 53．Imagery. 54．Because only a regular review can make the memory last long. 55．Yes. Having a healthy lifestyle can help me improve my memory. 【解析】本文主要讲述了如何改善和提高我们记忆力的有效方式。 51．根据“A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain young and memory sharp”可知健康的生活方式使你的大脑保持年轻, 记忆力敏锐。故填A healthy lifestyle. 52．根据“Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen (氧气) for the brain.”可知适当的运动为大脑提供急需的氧气，故填Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen for the brain. 53．根据“Imagery is remembering newly learned information by using your imagination and connecting it with something that you are familiar with.”可知我们可以用意象的方式来记忆新学的东西。故答案为Imagery. 54．根据“However, memory skills will hardly work if you don’t understand the information. Only a regular (有规律的) review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learned after one day and then after three days, and then use it as regularly as possible.”可知因为只有定期复习才能使记忆持久。故填Because only a regular review can make the memory last long. 55．主观表达题。答案合理即可。根据“A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain young and memory sharp.”可知健康的生活方式可以帮我提高记忆力。故填Yes. Having a healthy lifestyle can help me improve my memory. 六、短文填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词。要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, while a bad memory is something that cannot be changed. In fact, there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory. Here are some tips for you. ◆Take an interest. We all remember the things we are 56 (interest) in, and always forget the ones that bore us. This explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results 57 (easy) but struggle (挣扎) with dates from their history lessons! Develop an active interest in what you want to remember. One way to make 58 (you) more interested is to ask questions-the more, the better! ◆Repeat things in chunks (块). Repeating things in chunks is 59 best way to remember things in a short time. For example, remembering a phone number for a few 60 (second). Grouping numbers may help you to remember them. The following numbers , would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. 61 look at them in “groups” or “chunks” repeatedly and it becomes much easier: 149 217 8919 318 483. ◆Invent a story. To remember long lists, try 62 (invent) a story which includes all the things you want to remember. In experiments, people 63 (be) asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When they were tested later, they could remember 90% 64 them. The test result was really amazing! ◆Take physical exercise. Physical exercise is important for your memory and it sends more oxygen (氧气) to your brain, and that 65 (make) your memory work better. Exercise also lowers stress. As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory. 【答案】 56．interested 57．easily 58．yourself 59．the 60．seconds 61．But 62．to invent 63．were 64．of 65．makes 【解析】我们总认为好的记忆力是天生的，而记忆力不好就无法改变。其实这是不对的。本文向我们介绍了一些提高记忆力的方法。 56．句意：我们都记得自己感兴趣的事情，而总是忘记那些让我们厌烦的事情。interest“感兴趣”，动词，结合“are…in”可知，此处应用其形容词形式与之搭配，be interested in sth.“对某事感兴趣”符合语境。故填interested。 57．句意：这就解释了为什么男生很容易记住足球比赛的结果，却很难记住历史课上的日期。easy“容易的”，形容词，根据“why schoolboys remember football results”可知，此处应用其副词形式easily修饰动词remember，意为“容易地”。故填easily。 58．句意：让你自己更感兴趣的一个方法是问问题——越多越好！you“你”，代词，又根据“Develop an active interest in what you want to remember.”可知，你自己更感兴趣的东西，说话对象为“你”，此处表示“让自己对……感兴趣”，应用其对应的反身代词形式yourself“你自己”。故填yourself。 59．句意：分段重复是在短时间内记住事物的最好方法。根据“…best way to remember things in a short time.”可知，此处指“最好的方法”，应用定冠词the修饰形容词最高级best。故填the。 60．句意：例如，记住一个电话号码几秒钟。second“秒”，名词，又结合“for a few…”可知，此处应用其名词复数形式，表示“几秒钟”。故填seconds。 61．句意：但是，把它们分成“组”或“块”反复看，就容易多了：149 217 8919 318 483。前句“The following numbers, would be impossible for most of us to remember”与“look at them in ‘groups’ or ‘chunks’ repeatedly and it becomes much easier”之间表示转折关系，应用but表示“但是”，句首首字母大写。故填But。 62．句意：要记住长长的清单，试着编一个故事，把你想记住的所有事情都包括进去。invent“发明”，动词，又结合“try…a story”可知，此处应用其不定式形式与之搭配，try to do sth.“试着做某事”符合语境。故填to invent。 63．句意：在实验中，人们被要求用这种方式记住多达120个单词。结合语境可知，主语poeple表示复数概念，与谓语动词asked之间表示被动关系，且该段时态为一般过去时，应用一般过去时的被动语态，其结构为“were done”，即be动词用were。故填were。 64．句意：后来对他们进行测试时，他们能记住其中的90%。根据“to remember up to 120 words using this way. When they were tested later, they could remember 90%…them. ”可知，在人们被要求记120个单词之后的测试中，人们还能记得“其中的90%”，应用介词of与之搭配，表示所属，意为“……的”，故填of。 65．句意：体育锻炼对你的记忆力很重要，它会给你的大脑输送更多的氧气，从而使你的记忆力更好。make“使”，动词，又结合“it sends more oxygen to your brain, and that…your memory work better.”可知，该句时态为一般现在时，且主语that表示单数概念，应用其三人称单数形式。故填makes。 七、书面表达（15分） 很多学生抱怨自己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。 要点提示： 1. 集中精神做事 (focus your attention)； 2. 要想记得长久，必须先理解好文章； 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。 要求： 1. 不得在作文中出现学校的其实名称和学生的真实姓名； 2. 词数90个左右，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 The ways to improve memory Memory is very important in our daily life and study. Here are some ways to improve it.______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you can do so, you will have a good memory. 【答案】 The ways to improve memory Memory is very important in our daily life and study. Here are some ways to improve it. 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 go over what you have learned in time, you will not forget the things easily. Fourthly, eat more food, such as eggs, milk and fish. They can improve your memory. Finally, you should do more exercise, get enough sleep and enough rest after hard work. It’s the key to improving your memory. If you can do so, you will have a good memory. 【详解】[总体解析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：时态为一般现在时； ③提示：根据提示内容详细介绍如何提高记忆力，适当增加细节。 [写作步骤] 第一步，引出话题； 第二步，根据提示要点详细介绍如何提高记忆力； 第三步，书写结语。 [亮点词汇] ①go over复习 ②in time及时 ③such as例如 ④the key to doing sth.做某事的关键 [高分句型] ①when you study, you should focus your attention and don’t think about other things. (when引导的时间状语从句) ②if you go over what you have learned in time, you will not forget the things easily. (if引导的条件状语从句) 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司2 / 15 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Our Memory. 单元自测（新教材人教版） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．—His money ________. He asked his mother for some. —He’s just a teenager. He shouldn’t __________ money buying something useless. A． ran out of; run out B．run out; run out of C．ran out; run out of D．ran out of; run out of 2．What matters isn’t what happens to you in life but how you react ________ it. A．in B．for C．to D．with 3．We should pay attention to ________ the teacher in class. A．listen to B．listening to C．hear D．hearing 4．My grandpa used to have a good _________ and he could _________ everything he knew. A．memorize; remember B．memory; mind C．mind; memory D．memory; memorize 5．________ the terrible weather, let’s watch a movie at home ________ going to the park. A．Because of; instead of B．Because of; instead C．Because; instead of D．Because; instead 6．Mr. Wu ________ the students into 6 groups and made them ________ plenty of rubbish into different groups. A．separated; separate B．separated; divide C．divided; separate D．divided; divide 7．—Did you learn any other study methods _______ taking notes? —Yes, I learned three. But I have forgotten all _______ a few steps of each. A．besides; besides B．except; except C．except; besides D．besides; except 8．The man did __________important work that he felt_______. A．so;stressing B．so;stressed C．such;stressing D．such;stressed 9．—It’s dangerous to swim in this river. —Yes, you are right. The government has warned people ________ in it. A．swimming B．to swim C．not to swim D．not swimming 10．We can’t ________ others, but we must ________ the old to make them hear us. A．shout to; shout at B．shout at; shout to C．shout to; shout to D．shout at; shout at 二、完形填空（15分） Henry, Paula and Millie write for the school newspaper. They have written the short articles below to help students improve their memory. Henry A great way 11 you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your 12 . If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. 13 , to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the 14 letter and the last letter. This makes 15 the longest word in the world. Remember: a picture is 16 a thousand words. Paula A good 17 for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence 18 each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember 19 to spell the word “because”, you can 20 the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Millie You will forget 21 very quickly 22 you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble 23 the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is 24 to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle 25 . 11．A．help B．helping C．to help D．helps 12．A．thought B．mind C．heart D．idea 13．A．In the end B．In my opinion C．At the same time D．For example 14．A．first B．second C．third D．fourth 15．A．this B．that C．it D．them 16．A．practical B．worth C．total D．similar 17．A．advice B．method C．letter D．meaning 18．A．with B．in C．by D．for 19．A．what B．when C．where D．how 20．A．use B．say C．tell D．do 21．A．anything B．something C．everything D．nothing 22．A．since B．until C．if D．unless 23．A．remember B．to remember C．remembering D．to remembering 24．A．easier B．more difficult C．better D．worse 25．A．operates B．creates C．works D．does 三、阅读理解（30分） A Have you ever wondered why some people can remember things easily while others forget quickly? Scientists have found that memory is like a muscle — you can train it to become stronger. Here are three practical ways to improve your memory. First, use association (联想). When you learn a new word, connect it with something you already know. For example, to remember the French word “soleil” (sun), think of the sun shining on the sea. The connection helps your brain store the information. Second, break information into chunks (组块). Have you noticed that phone numbers are grouped in parts? That's because our short-term memory can only hold about seven items at once. So when you need to remember a long list, divide it into smaller groups. Third, repeat actively. Instead of just reading your notes again, try to recall the information from memory. Close the book and say what you have learned. This active recall strengthens the neural pathways (神经通路). Remember, getting enough sleep is also important. During deep sleep, your brain organizes and stores memories. So don't stay up late studying — a good night's sleep may be the best memory helper. 26．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Why memory is important. B．How to improve memory. C．How sleep affects memory. D．The dangers of forgetting. 27．What does the example of “soleil” show? A．The importance of sleep. B．The method of association. C．The way to chunk information. D．The benefit of repetition. 28．According to the passage, how many items can short-term memory hold at a time? A．About five. B．About seven. C．About ten. D．About twelve. 29．What does “active recall” mean? A．Reading notes loudly. B．Writing down everything. C．Trying to remember without looking. D．Sleeping after studying. 30．What is the writer's advice on sleep? A．Sleep less to study more. B．Sleep is a waste of time. C．Enough sleep helps memory. D．Only young people need sleep. B Do you think you have a good memory? It is difficult to say 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 (储存) somewhere in the brain. Memory is made up of (由……组成) small pieces of information stored throughout the brain. 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 forget their names right away, it is because you didn’t pay attention to the names when you heard them. No one can remember everything, but everyone can learn how to improve their memory, and there are some useful ways to do it. First, don’t over-train your brain. When you have remembered a list of new words, stop studying. It’s better to study a lot of material for a short time than a small part of material for a lot of time, and you do need to practice your new words as soon as possible. Second, if you have to remember something big, break it down into smaller parts. For example, it’s easier to remember 198756430387 if you break it into four smaller parts: 198-756-430-387. Third, if you want to remember a piece of information but can’t, don’t get angry. You should relax when you study and try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute, and 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 for improving your memory. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 31．How does the writer start the text? A．By listing numbers. B．By explaining a sentence. C．By telling a story. D．By asking questions. 32．How many ways of improving memory does the writer talk about? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 33．According to the text, what is the main reason for forgetting things? A．Your brain is over-trained. B．You feel relaxed when learning. C．You failed to learn things well at first. D．You break the information into small parts. 34．What should you do to remember something very big? A．Write it down many times. B．Read it as loudly as possible. C．Break it into smaller parts. D．Keep thinking about it all day. 35．What is the best title for the text? A．A Perfect Memory B．The Reasons for Forgetting Things C．Ways to Improve Memory D．Where Memory Is Stored 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 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. 36．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. 37．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’s memory becomes worse and worse. 38．Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word “regularly”? A．Never. B．Often. C．Almost. D．Sometimes. 39．Which of the following may the writer agree with? A．Memory is not easy to improve. 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. 40．What is the best title for the passage? A．Ways to develop our minds. B．The latest news about the brain. C．Ways to keep our body healthy. D．The amazing power of our memory. 四、选词填空（10分） 根据短文内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、正确，每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 you,   so,   day,  easy,    much,  rest,    when,  in,  two,    remember There are a number of ways to help improve your memory, so you shouldn’t feel sad. My first advice is that if you want to 41 something well, you have to review it regularly. You might want to review the material two 42 after you learned it, then a week later, then two weeks later, and then a month later. After a month you will find that you can remember the material 43 . My 44 advice is to use a colored pen to highlight the important parts on your book. This will help you 45 two ways. First, it will help you pay attention to the most important parts 46 you learn the knowledge. It is always easier to remember only the key point. Second, this will make reviewing easier. When you open your book, the colored parts will show you the 47 important things quickly. In this way, you don’t have to review all the material again. Another piece of advice is to review all the information in 48 mind before you go to sleep. Another good time for memorizing information is in the morning because you have just 49 and your brain is fresh and clear. 50 it’s easy to memorize the important information in the morning. 五、任务型阅读（10分） Most people hope to have a memory which helps them succeed in study, work and life. Can memory be improved? Luckily, hundreds of studies in the past 50 years have already given us a definite answer. A healthy lifestyle keeps your brain young and memory sharp (清晰的). First of all, it is necessary to have a healthy diet. Eating more food rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E, such as vegetables and lean meat, helps you have a better memory. Doing exercise can keep your brain alive, too. Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen (氧气) for the brain. Running, riding a bike, swimming and even walking two or three times a week are helpful. Moreover, getting enough sleep is important. Only when your brain gets a good rest, can it work well. The healthier your lifestyle is, the better your memory will become, but do not expect a sudden change— it takes a long time to make a difference. Memory skills help you remember things better. The following three are the most widely used. Chunking is a way of remembering a piece of information by cutting it into smaller ones. For example, to memorize a ten-digit telephone number 2127983630, you can divide the digits into three groups: first 212, then 798, and lastly 3630. This method is far more effective than remembering a string of 10 digits. Organization means organizing information into groups of the same kind. For example, trees, grass and flowers are plants; tigers, pandas, horses and cows are animals. Imagery is remembering newly learned information by using your imagination and connecting it with something that you are familiar with. However, memory skills will hardly work if you don’t understand the information. Only a regular (有规律的) review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learned after one day and then after three days, and then use it as regularly as possible. Human brains are like muscles that need nutrients (营养素) and exercise to become stronger. If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory. 51．What keeps your brain young and memory sharp? 52．What does proper exercise provide? 53．How can you remember the newly learned information? 54．Why are students always advised to go over what they have learned? 55．Do you have a good memory? What can you learn from this passage to help you improve your memory? 六、短文填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词。要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, while a bad memory is something that cannot be changed. In fact, there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory. Here are some tips for you. ◆Take an interest. We all remember the things we are 56 (interest) in, and always forget the ones that bore us. This explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results 57 (easy) but struggle (挣扎) with dates from their history lessons! Develop an active interest in what you want to remember. One way to make 58 (you) more interested is to ask questions-the more, the better! ◆Repeat things in chunks (块). Repeating things in chunks is 59 best way to remember things in a short time. For example, remembering a phone number for a few 60 (second). Grouping numbers may help you to remember them. The following numbers , would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. 61 look at them in “groups” or “chunks” repeatedly and it becomes much easier: 149 217 8919 318 483. ◆Invent a story. To remember long lists, try 62 (invent) a story which includes all the things you want to remember. In experiments, people 63 (be) asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When they were tested later, they could remember 90% 64 them. The test result was really amazing! ◆Take physical exercise. Physical exercise is important for your memory and it sends more oxygen (氧气) to your brain, and that 65 (make) your memory work better. Exercise also lowers stress. As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory. 七、书面表达（15分） 很多学生抱怨自己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。 要点提示： 1. 集中精神做事 (focus your attention)； 2. 要想记得长久，必须先理解好文章； 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。 要求： 1. 不得在作文中出现学校的其实名称和学生的真实姓名； 2. 词数90个左右，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 The ways to improve memory Memory is very important in our daily life and study. Here are some ways to improve it.______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you can do so, you will have a good memory. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司2 / 15 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $