Unit 4 Our Memory. 高效提升记忆力（单元阅读精练）英语新教材人教版九年级上册

**基本信息** 该专项以“高效提升记忆力”为核心，整合F.A.S.T.学习法、五维提升建议等方法体系，通过多元题型训练构建“方法-实践-总结”逻辑闭环，强化语言能力与学习能力。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|方法提炼|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |时文阅读|2篇（F.A.S.T.方法+五建议）|F.A.S.T.四步记忆法（Forget/Active/State/Teach）、饮食/运动等五维提升策略|从具体记忆方法到跨文化谚语理论支撑，形成方法-原理的认知链条| |真题示例|2篇（短文填空+阅读还原）| chunk记忆法、故事联想法|结合中考真题，实现方法到应试的迁移应用| |模拟演练|4篇（完形+3阅读）|兴趣培养、主动复习等实用技巧|覆盖记忆重要性、类型及提升全维度，构建“理论-实践-巩固”递进逻辑|

Unit 4 Our Memory高效提升记忆力 单元阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 说明文 244 介绍了F.A.S.T.学习方法，通过Forget、Active、State、Teach四个步骤，帮助读者更有效地学习和记忆知识。 PassageB 阅读还原 说明文 298 介绍了改善记忆力的五个建议，分别从饮食、运动、放松、睡眠和用脑训练等方面展开。 真题示例 Passage1 短文填空 记叙文 287 讲述一些提高记忆力的方法 Passage2 阅读还原 说明文 266 介绍了一些帮助记忆的好方法。 模拟演练 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 379 讲述作者找到了适合自己的学习方法，不再害怕记忆测试。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 277 介绍了四种提高记忆力的实用方法 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 361 介绍了人类记忆，包括记忆分为短期记忆和长期记忆及其不同功能，还提到了改善记忆力的方法等内容。 Passage4 阅读还原 说明文 221 介绍了记忆的重要性 1.Repetition is the mother of memory. – Old English Proverb 重复是记忆之母。—— 英语古谚语 2.Memory is the treasure of the mind. – Latin Proverb 记忆是心灵的宝库。—— 拉丁谚语 3.Review day by day, knowledge stays in memory. – Ancient Chinese Wisdom 温故日日行，知识刻心间。—— 中国古训 4.Use your memory, or you will lose it. – Western Common Saying 记忆不用则废。—— 西方民间俗语 5.Deep understanding makes long-lasting memory. – Ancient Greek Proverb 深刻理解方能长久铭记。—— 古希腊谚语 6.A little review each day beats a big cram before exams. – Old English Proverb 日日少量复习，胜过考前突击。—— 英语古谚语 7.Forgetfulness comes from lack of regular review. – Ancient Chinese Wisdom 学而不复习，转眼便遗忘。—— 中国古训 8.Clear thinking strengthens your memory. – Latin Proverb 思路清晰，记忆牢固。—— 拉丁谚语 9.There is no quick trick to perfect memory. – Ancient Greek Proverb 提升记忆无捷径。—— 古希腊谚语 10.Link new knowledge to old for better memory. – Western Learning Maxim 新旧知识相连，记忆事半功倍。—— 西方治学格言 11.It is never too late to review to refresh your memory. – Thomas Huxley 随时复习唤醒记忆，为时不晚。—— 托马斯・赫胥黎 12.One time reading fades, repeated reading sticks in mind. – Ancient Chinese Wisdom 读一遍易忘，多读几遍牢记心中。—— 中国古训 13.Learning without review leads to fast forgetting. – Confucius 学而不复，则易忘之。—— 孔子 14.Focused study plants firm memories in your brain. – Latin Proverb 专注学习，方能扎根记忆。—— 拉丁谚语 15.Small daily efforts build a powerful long-term memory. – Old English Proverb 每日点滴付出，铸就长久强记忆。—— 英语古谚语 Passage A（介绍了F.A.S.T.学习方法） Do you ever learn something but forget it soon after? Don’t worry. Maybe the F. A．S. T. method can help you. F is for Forget  Start with an empty mind. Imagine your mind as a cup: If it is full, it can’t hold anything new. Most people enter new learning experiences carrying what they already “know”, and that’s wrong. When you’re open to new ideas, your brain works better, Actually, forgetting is about making room for more. A is for Active  You can’t learn to ride a bike just by watching—you need to try it yourself. Active learning is the same: Doing is more important than watching. For example, when studying history, think about how it relates (关联) to the present. This helps your brain work harder and store (储存) information longer. S is for State  Your feelings play an important role in memory. If you’re bored or worried, you won’t remember well. But if you’re excited or interested, it’s easier for you to remember. Some acts, such as moving your body and standing up more, can also improve your state and memory. T is for Teach  Teach what you’ve learned to others. Teaching makes your thoughts clear. For example, if you learn to cook, tell someone else the steps, This helps you learn cooking better. The same goes for other things. Learning isn’t magic—it’s a skill. Practice the F.A．S.T. method to learn better. 1．What should you do first before studying according to the “F”? A．Use your imagination. B．Create new learning experiences. C．Share new ideas. D．Empty your mind. 2．What is the writer’s purpose of sharing the example of learning history in Paragraph 3? A．To make readers interested in history. B．To show learning is not difficult. C．To explain active learning clearly. D．To advise people to learn history wisely. 3．What will you do according to the “Teach” step of the F.A．S.T. method? A．Help my classmates to learn what I’ve learned. B．Tell others to remember steps. C．Join a study group with friends. D．Move and stand up more in class. 长难句解析 1.原句：Imagine your mind as a cup: If it is full, it can’t hold anything new. 翻译：把你的大脑想象成一只杯子：如果杯子满了，就装不下任何新东西。 句子分析：主句为祈使句Imagine your mind as a cup；imagine...as...固定搭配，意为 “把…… 想象成……”；冒号后是条件状语从句If it is full，主句it can’t hold anything new用来解释前一句话的道理。 2.原句：Most people enter new learning experiences carrying what they already “know”, and that’s wrong. 翻译：大多数人在接触新知识时，脑子里总装着自己已有的 “认知”，这种做法是错误的。 句子分析：主干是并列句Most people enter new learning experiences, and that’s wrong；carrying what they already “know”是现在分词短语作伴随状语；what they already “know”是宾语从句，作 carry 的宾语。 3.原句Some acts, such as moving your body and standing up more, can also improve your state and memory. 翻译：一些行为，比如多活动身体、多起身站立，同样可以改善你的学习状态与记忆力。 句子分析：句子主干Some acts can also improve your state and memory；such as moving your body and standing up more是插入语，两个动名词短语并列，用来举例修饰主语 Some acts。 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了F.A.S.T.学习方法，通过Forget、Active、State、Teach四个步骤，帮助读者更有效地学习和记忆知识。 【详解】1．根据第二段“F is for Forget Start with an empty mind.”可知，F代表的学习步骤要求学习前清空头脑，为新知识腾出空间。 2．根据第三段“A is for Active... Active learning is the same: Doing is more important than watching. For example, when studying history, think about how it relates to the present.”可知，作者举学习历史的例子，是为了具体说明主动学习的核心内涵，帮助读者理解主动学习的方法。 3．根据第五段“T is for Teach Teach what you’ve learned to others.”可知，F.A.S.T.方法中的“Teach”步骤要求将学到的知识教给他人，选项A“Help my classmates to learn what I’ve learned.”与这一要求完全对应。 译文 你是否有过刚学完知识，转眼就很快遗忘的经历？别担心，F.A.S.T. 学习法或许能帮到你。 F 代表 Forget（清空杂念） 先放空自己的思绪。把你的大脑想象成一只杯子：如果杯子装满了东西，就再也容纳不下新事物。大多数人在开启一段新的学习时，脑海里总带着自己固有的 “认知”，这是不对的。当你愿意接纳全新观点时，大脑才能更好地运转。实际上，暂时放下固有认知，是为新知识腾出存储空间。 A 代表 Active（主动参与） 只靠观看永远学不会骑自行车，你必须亲自上手尝试。主动学习也是同理：亲身实践远比单纯旁观重要。比如学习历史时，主动思考历史与当下生活的关联。这会促使大脑深度运转，更长久地储存信息。 S 代表 State（调整状态） 情绪对记忆力有着关键影响。如果你感到枯燥、焦虑，记忆效果会很差；但当你满怀兴奋、充满兴趣时，记忆就会变得轻松。多活动身体、时常起身站立这类小事，也能调整你的身心状态，提升记忆效率。 T 代表 Teach（讲授输出） 把你学到的内容讲给其他人听。讲授知识的过程能梳理清晰你的思路。举个例子，如果你学会了一道菜的做法，就把操作步骤讲给别人，这会让你把烹饪技巧掌握得更扎实。学习其他知识也是同一个道理。 学习并非什么神奇的天赋，而是一项可以练习的技能。坚持运用 F.A.S.T. 学习法，你的学习效率会大幅提升。 PassageB（提升记忆力的五个小妙招） Five Tips to Improve Your Memory Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet and lifestyle have an effect on how well our brains work? A study shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory. 1 Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger. 2 A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increased brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as a regular, long exercise period! One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (冥想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music. 3 Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help. 4 A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep! 5 Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏). A．Or even just take a shower! B．It’s important to keep a healthy body. C．The role of exercise is really important, too. D．To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. E．For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary. F．Try to avoid (避免) sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．A 4．E 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了改善记忆力的五个建议，分别从饮食、运动、放松、睡眠和用脑训练等方面展开。 1．第二段中“A study shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins improves memory.”表明研究显示吃大量水果、蔬菜和蛋白质能改善记忆力。后文“Eating oily fish or dark chocolate...can also help make your memory stronger.”说明吃油性鱼或黑巧克力等也能增强记忆。空处应补充另一条饮食建议，即避免含糖食物，F选项“Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate.”与前后文共同构成完整的饮食建议，逻辑合理。 2．第三段中“A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increased brain size.”表明2011年研究发现规律运动能增加大脑尺寸。空处应作为本段主题句，引出运动的重要性，C选项“The role of exercise is really important, too.”与后文内容直接对应。 3．第四段中“Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music.”建议每天花5-10分钟冥想或听音乐。空处应补充另一种放松方式，A选项“Or even just take a shower!”与前文并列，说明简单的放松活动也有助于改善短期记忆。 4．第五段中“Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help.”表明专家说年龄会降低学习能力，但睡眠有帮助。空处应具体说明所需睡眠时长，后文“A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep!”提到短时睡眠前后的学习效果。E选项“For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary.”与前后文逻辑一致。 5．第六段中“Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone.”建议尝试记忆电话号码和地址而不是存入手机。空处应概括本段主旨，即需要主动使用大脑，D选项“To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it.”与后文学习语言、做填字游戏等活动直接对应。 译文 提升记忆力的五个小妙招 我们大多数人都清楚，随着年纪增长，大脑体积会萎缩，但你知道吗？饮食与生活习惯会直接影响大脑的运转状态。 一项研究表明，多食用水果、蔬菜以及蛋白质可以改善记忆力。常吃富含脂肪的鱼类、可可含量 70% 以上的黑巧克力，同时补充维生素 D3，也能有效强化记忆。 坚持运动。2011 年有研究证实，规律锻炼真的能增大脑容量。另一项研究发现，运动能够改善部分老年人的记忆力；令人惊喜的是，单次短时训练对记忆的提升效果，竟和长期规律运动相差无几！ 学会放松。相关研究发现，每日短时冥想，坚持八周就能提升记忆力。其他放松方式同样可以优化短期记忆。你可以每天拿出 5 至 10 分钟冥想，或是听听音乐。 专家表示，年龄增长会降低我们的学习能力，但睡眠可以弥补这一不足。2019 年的一项研究发现，学生在短暂小憩前后学习新知识，吸收效果会更好！ 主动训练大脑。尝试背诵电话号码、住址等信息，不要直接把资料存进手机。你也可以学习一门新语言，或是完成填字游戏这类脑力训练。 1.Good memory makes it much easier for us to learn new knowledge well.（良好的记忆力能让我们更容易学好新知识。） 2.Small changes to our diet and lifestyle can greatly improve our memory.（饮食和生活习惯上的微小改变，就能大幅提升我们的记忆力。） 3.Eating more fruit, vegetables and protein food helps our brain work better.（多吃蔬果和富含蛋白质的食物有助于大脑更好地运转。） 4.Regular exercise can increase brain size and improve people’s memory.（规律运动能增大脑容量，改善人们的记忆力。） 5.Even a short training time has a good influence on our memory ability.（即便是一次短时锻炼，也会对我们的记忆能力产生积极作用。） 6.Daily short meditation or soft music can help us improve short-term memory.（每日短时冥想或听轻音乐，有助于提升短期记忆力。） 7.Enough sleep plays an important role in helping our brains keep information.（充足的睡眠对大脑留存知识起到至关重要的作用。） 8.It’s better to memorize phone numbers by heart than only save them in phones.（用心背诵电话号码，远比只存在手机里更好。） 9.Learning new languages and crosswords are great ways to train our brains.（学习新语言、做填字游戏都是训练大脑的好方法。） 10.The FAST learning method gives us four practical ways to strengthen our memory.（FAST 学习法为我们提供了四种实用的增强记忆的方法。） 11.Emptying useless thoughts in our mind makes room for new knowledge to remember.（清空脑中无用的思绪，才能为待记忆的新知识留出空间。） 12.Active learning connects knowledge with real life and deepens our memory.（主动学习将知识和现实结合，加深我们的记忆。） 13.Our feelings and state decide how well we can memorize what we learn.（我们的情绪和状态，决定了记忆知识的效果。） 14.You will remember things more easily when you feel interested and excited.（当你满怀兴趣、心情愉悦时，记忆事物会轻松许多。） 15.Teaching knowledge to others can make our memory clearer and firmer.（把知识讲授给他人，能让我们的记忆更清晰、牢固。） 16.Daily review and repetition are simple but powerful ways to improve memory.（每日复习与重复，是简单却高效的提升记忆的方法。） 17.You will hardly remember knowledge if you feel worried or bored while learning.（学习时若焦虑、乏味，你很难记住所学内容。） 18.We shouldn’t fully depend on electronic tools to record all information.（我们不应该完全依靠电子工具记录所有信息。） 19.Excellent memory is not born; it comes from proper training and good habits.（出色的记忆力并非天生，它源于合理训练与良好习惯。） 20.Mixing healthy diet, exercise and review together helps us get better memory.（将健康饮食、运动和复习相结合，能帮我们拥有更好的记忆力。） Passage1 （25-26九年级上·福建莆田·期末）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 1 (interest) in, and always forget the ones that bore us. This explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results 2 (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 3 (you) more interested is to ask questions-the more, the better! ◆Repeat things in chunks (块). Repeating things in chunks is 4 best way to remember things in a short time. For example, remembering a phone number for a few 5 (second). Grouping numbers may help you to remember them. The following numbers , would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. 6 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 7 (invent) a story which includes all the things you want to remember. In experiments, people 8 (be) asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When they were tested later, they could remember 90% 9 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 10 (make) your memory work better. Exercise also lowers stress. As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory. 【答案】 1．interested 2．easily 3．yourself 4．the 5．seconds 6．But 7．to invent 8．were 9．of 10．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。 1．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。 2．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。 3．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。 4．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。 5．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。 6．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。 7．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。 8．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。 9．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。 10．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。 Passage2 （2023·湖北荆门·中考真题）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It is believed that a good memory comes naturally, while a bad memory cannot be changed. 1 Here is some advice for you. ▲ Take an interest. 2 This can explain the reason why schoolboys remember football results clearly but have trouble with dates from their history lessons. ▲ Repeat things in chunks（块）. Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time. 3 The following numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. But look at them in groups or chunks repeatedly and it becomes much easier: 149 217 8919 318 483. ▲ 4 To remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the things you want to remember. In experiments（实验）, people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When tested later, they could remember about 90% of them. The test result was really amazing. ▲ Take physical exercise. Physical exercise is important for your memory, because it sends more oxygen（氧气） to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. 5 As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory. A．Invent a story. B．Putting numbers in groups may help you remember them. C．Remember a list. D．Exercise also makes you less stressed. E．Boys always do better than girls in school. F．In fact, you can do a lot to improve your memory. G．We all remember interesting things and always forget boring ones. 【答案】1．F 2．G 3．B 4．A 5．D 【解析】本文介绍了一些帮助记忆的好方法。 1．根据“Here is some advice for you.”可知此处是引出下文提高记忆力的建议。选项F“事实上，你可以做很多事情来提高你的记忆力。”符合语境，故选F。 2．根据“Take an interest.”可知此处是和兴趣有关。选项G“我们都记得有趣的事情，总是忘记无聊的事情。”符合语境，故选G。 3．根据“Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time. ”可知分块重复是短时记忆的最好方法。选项B“把数字分组可以帮助你记住它们。”符合语境，故选B。 4．根据“To remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the things you want to remember.”可知要记住长长的清单，试着编一个故事。选项A“编一个故事。”符合语境，故选A。 5．根据“Physical exercise is important for your memory, because it sends more oxygen（氧气） to your brain, and that makes your memory work better”可知体育锻炼对你的记忆力很重要。选项D“锻炼也能减轻你的压力。”符合语境，故选D。 Passage 1 “Time’s up!” Mr. Crane started collecting (收) the test paper. Andy felt his face get 1 and he set his pencil down anxiously (焦急地). It wasn’t the first time he handed in a blank (空白的).   2 No matter how hard he studied, nothing seemed to stay in his brain (大脑) for long. Later that day, the paper went back to them. 3 did fine except (除了) Andy. So after school, Andy was the only one standing in Mr. Crane’s office. 4 Mr. Crane wasn’t in a hurry to let Andy take the exam again right away. He 5 the back wall and said, “Could you help me tidy up a bit first?” “Sure,” Andy said, as he walked to the back of the room. On the wall hung a 6 . And he found some magnets (磁铁) on the floor, each 7 the name of a state (州) on it. Without putting the magnets into a box, Andy stepped forward and 8 them up. “There,” Andy said and stuck the New Jersey magnet into place. “Utah was the washing machine! Michigan is...” The memory tricks (记忆窍门) seemed to appear in his mind suddenly 9 he was moving the pieces around. Soon, Andy placed all magnets on the map in order and it was the first time that he felt so 10 . “It is a good way to practise, right? How about coming here and trying it again 11 ” Mr. Crane got up from his seat and said. The next day after schoo, Andy stopped by Mr. Crane’s 12 again. When he looked at the map, he felt more confident (自信的) and 13 the task in less time. Then, Andy said, “I guess I’ll see you tomorrow for the retake.” “How about right now? You look 14 to me,” Mr. Crane suggested: Feeling a little worried, Andy decided to have a try. Ten minutes later, he was more than glad to see an “88” on the paper. Now, he had found his own 15 to study. He was no longer afraid of taking memory tests. 1．A．dirty B．bright C．hot D．fat 2．A．book B．paper C．diary D．menu 3．A．Somebody B．Anybody C．Everybody D．Nobody 4．A．So B．But C．Or D．And 5．A．walked by B．put on C．took off D．pointed at 6．A．map B．light C．painting D．photo 7．A．for B．to C．with D．by 8．A．picked B．took C．turned D．got 9．A．after B．before C．until D．when 10．A．tired B．glad C．bored D．worried 11．A．tonight B．today C．tomorrow D．then 12．A．class B．home C．office D．car 13．A．introduced B．finished C．taught D．joined 14．A．interested B．quiet C．polite D．ready 15．A．way B．dream C．story D．job 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．A 7．C 8．A 9．D 10．B 11．C 12．C 13．B 14．D 15．A 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了安迪记忆力不好，每次考试都交白卷，克兰先生没有让他立刻重新考试，而是让他整理墙上挂着的有各州名字的磁铁，在整理的过程中，安迪突然有了记忆窍门，能很快记住各州的位置，最终他找到了适合自己的学习方法，不再害怕记忆测试。 1．句意：安迪感觉自己的脸变热了，他焦急地放下铅笔。 dirty脏的；bright明亮的；hot热的；fat胖的。根据“he set his pencil down anxiously”可知，安迪因为焦虑脸变热了。故选C。 2．句意：这不是他第一次交白卷了。 book书；paper试卷；diary日记；menu菜单。根据上文“Mr. Crane started collecting (收) the test paper”可知，此处指交白卷。故选B。 3．句意：除了安迪，每个人都做得很好。 Somebody某人；Anybody任何人；Everybody每个人；Nobody没有人。根据“except (除了) Andy”可知，除了安迪，每个人都做得很好。故选C。 4．句意：但是克兰先生并不急于让安迪马上重新考试。 So所以；But但是；Or或者；And和。根据上文“So after school, Andy was the only one standing in Mr. Crane’s office”和下文“Mr. Crane wasn’t in a hurry to let Andy take the exam again right away”可知，前后是转折关系，用but连接。故选B。 5．句意：他指着后墙说：“你能先帮我整理一下吗？” walked by走过；put on穿上；took off脱下；pointed at指着。根据“the back wall”可知，此处指指着后墙。故选D。 6．句意：墙上挂着一幅地图。 map地图；light灯；painting画；photo照片。根据下文“Soon, Andy placed all magnets on the map in order”可知，墙上挂着一幅地图。故选A。 7．句意：他在地板上发现了一些磁铁，每个磁铁上都有一个州的名字。 for为了；to到；with带有；by通过。根据“each ... the name of a state (州) on it”可知，此处指每个磁铁上都带有一个州的名字，用with表示伴随。故选C。 8．句意：安迪没有把磁铁放进盒子里，而是走上前去把它们捡了起来。 picked捡起；took拿走；turned转动；got得到。根据“them up”可知，此处指把它们捡了起来，pick up捡起。故选A。 9．句意：当他移动这些部件时，记忆窍门突然出现在他的脑海中。 after在……之后；before在……之前；until直到；when当……时候。根据“The memory tricks (记忆窍门) seemed to appear in his mind suddenly ... he was moving the pieces around”可知，此处指当他移动这些部件时，记忆窍门突然出现在他的脑海中，用when引导时间状语从句。故选D。 10．句意：很快，安迪把所有的磁铁都按顺序放在了地图上，这是他第一次感到如此高兴。 tired累的；glad高兴的；bored无聊的；worried担心的。根据上文“The memory tricks (记忆窍门) seemed to appear in his mind suddenly”可知，安迪突然有了记忆窍门，能很快记住各州的位置，所以他感到很高兴。故选B。 11．句意：明天再来这里试试怎么样？ tonight今晚；today今天；tomorrow明天；then然后。根据下文“The next day after schoo, Andy stopped by Mr. Crane’s ... again”可知，此处指明天再来这里试试。故选C。 12．句意：第二天放学后，安迪又来到了克兰先生的办公室。 class班级；home家；office办公室；car汽车。根据上文“So after school, Andy was the only one standing in Mr. Crane’s office”和“again”可知，此处指安迪又来到了克兰先生的办公室。故选C。 13．句意：当他看着地图时，他感到更加自信，并在更短的时间内完成了任务。 introduced介绍；finished完成；taught教；joined加入。根据“the task in less time”可知，此处指在更短的时间内完成了任务。故选B。 14．句意：你现在看起来已经准备好了。 interested感兴趣的；quiet安静的；polite礼貌的；ready准备好的。根据上文“How about right now?”和下文“Feeling a little worried, Andy decided to have a try”可知，克兰先生认为安迪已经准备好了，可以重新考试了。故选D。 15．句意：现在，他已经找到了自己的学习方法。 way方法；dream梦想；story故事；job工作。根据下文“He was no longer afraid of taking memory tests”可知，安迪不再害怕记忆测试了，说明他已经找到了自己的学习方法。故选A。 Passage 2 If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or forgetting information on important tests, you’ve probably wondered how to improve memory. There are a lot of things for you to do to improve your memory. Focus your attention Attention is one of the most important parts of memory. In order to move information from your short-term memory into your long-term memory, you need to actively attend to the information. Try to study in a place without television, music, and games. Remember, set aside a period of time to be alone. Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work. Remember important information Have you ever noticed how it is sometimes easier to remember the information at the beginning or the end of a passage? Researchers have found that the order of information can play a role in recalling (回忆起) things. But recalling the middle information can be difficult. You can solve this problem by spending more time remembering this information. Read out loud Researchers have found that reading materials (材料) out loud can improve your memory for the materials. Students can use this way to remember words, sentences and passages. When using this way, you’d better ask others around you for permission or do together. Get a good sleep Researchers have long known that sleep is important for memory and learning. Research has shown that taking a short rest after you learn something new can actually help you learn faster and remember better. So the next time you want to learn new information, consider getting a good sleep after your study. 1．If you read a book with five parts, which part is the most difficult for you to recall? A．The first part. B．The third part. C．The first two parts. D．The fifth part. 2．What do the underlined words “this way” refer to? A．Reading out loud. B．Choosing good materials. C．Asking for permission. D．Improving your memory. 3．What do we know from the fifth paragraph? A．You need more time to remember information. B．Learning some new things needs more time. C．A good sleep can help you remember better. D．A short rest is not helpful in learning new things. 4．What is the structure of this passage? A．B．C．D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四种提高记忆力的实用方法，分别是集中注意力、重点记忆信息、大声朗读和保证充足睡眠。 1．根据“Remember important information”部分的内容“Have you ever noticed how it is sometimes easier to remember the information at the beginning or the end of a passage? ... But recalling the middle information can be difficult.”可知，文章开头和结尾的信息更容易记住，中间部分最难回忆。 在五部分的书中，第三部分是中间位置，因此最难回忆。 2．根据“Read out loud”部分的内容“Researchers have found that reading materials (材料) out loud can improve your memory for the materials. Students can use this way to remember words, sentences and passages.”可知，“this way”指代前文提到的“reading materials out loud”，即大声朗读。 3．第五段的核心内容是“睡眠对记忆与学习至关重要”，A、B选项的内容并非该段重点；D选项与原文意思相反， C选项“良好的睡眠能帮助你更好地记忆”符合段落主旨。 4．通读全文可知，本文第1段总起，提出“有很多方法可以提高记忆力”； 第2至5段分别介绍四种提高记忆力的实用方法：集中注意力、重点记忆信息、大声朗读和保证充足睡眠； 整体结构为总——分结构。 Passage 3 Have you ever wondered why you can remember your childhood birthday parties clearly but forget a new phone number within 10 seconds? Human memory is an amazing and complex (复杂的) ability that shapes our daily lives, learning and growth, and it has always been a hot research field for scientists. Memory can be divided into short-term memory and long-term memory, and their functions are quite different. Short-term memory only stores a small amount of information temporarily (暂时地). Scientific research shows that the average adult’s short-term memory can only hold 5 to 9 pieces of independent information at a time, and this information will disappear quickly if not repeated in time. For example, when you look up a phone number and dial it immediately, you make use of short-term memory, but you may forget it completely after hanging up. But long-term memory can store almost endless things. It can store knowledge, experiences and skills for many years, even a lifetime. A typical example is that many elderly people can clearly recall every detail (细节) of their first day at school more than 60 years ago. Dr. Linda Smith, a famous cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at Indiana University, pointed out: “Memory is not a simple box for keeping things, but a busy and active system. If you learn things again and again, try to remember things actively, and link new ideas with old knowledge, you can make your long-term memory much stronger.” This view explains why students who review their lessons regularly do better in exams than those who stay up late to study right before exams. ★ First, get enough sleep. Teenagers should sleep eight to nine hours every night, as the brain makes memories stronger during rest. Staying up late harms memory badly. Second, review actively. You can retell knowledge or draw mind maps without books. This helps your memory more than simple reading.Third, divide learning tasks—memorize 10 new words each time instead of 50, to reduce short-term memory pressure. Proper daily exercise and brain-healthy food like nuts and fish also help a lot. 1．What is the purpose of the first question at the beginning? A．To show the writer’s rich knowledge. B．To attract readers and introduce the topic. C．To explain the fact of daily life. D．To give an example of poor memory. 2．According to the passage, why can many elderly people clearly recall every detail of their first day at school more than 60 years ago? A．They eat brain-healthy food from an early age. B．They receive training from cognitive scientists. C．They have a strong short-term memory ability. D．They keep the information in long-term memory. 3．Which sentence can be put in the ★ ? A．Why is memory so important for our daily study? B．What exactly is short-term memory in our brain? C．How can students improve their memory effectively? D．What do scientists think of long-term memory? 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Staying up late does no harm to our memory. B．Repeated learning helps improve long-term memory. C．Short-term memory can store endless information. D．It is impossible to improve our memory. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Secrets of Human Memory B．Different Ways of Daily Study C．A Great Cognitive Psychologist D．How to Get Better Grades 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了人类记忆，包括记忆分为短期记忆和长期记忆及其不同功能，还提到了改善记忆力的方法等内容。 1．文章开篇提出“Have you ever wondered why you can remember your childhood birthday parties clearly but forget a new phone number within 10 seconds?”这一问题，其目的是通过引发读者的好奇心和兴趣，吸引读者继续阅读，同时自然地引出下文关于人类记忆的话题。 2．根据第二段“But long-term memory can store almost endless things. It can store knowledge, experiences and skills for many years, even a lifetime. A typical example is that many elderly people can clearly recall every detail (细节) of their first day at school more than 60 years ago.”可知，老年人能清楚回忆起60多年前上学第一天的每个细节，是因为这些信息被储存在了长期记忆中。 3．文章在最后一段介绍了提高记忆力的方法，包括“First, get enough sleep. Second, review actively. Third, divide learning tasks...Proper daily exercise and brain-healthy food like nuts and fish also help a lot.” ，所以“学生如何有效地提高他们的记忆力”这句话可以放在★处。 4．根据第三段“Memory is not a simple box for keeping things, but a busy and active system. If you learn things again and again, try to remember things actively, and link new ideas with old knowledge, you can make your long-term memory much stronger.”可知，反复学习有助于提高长期记忆， 5．文章开篇引出人类记忆的话题，接着介绍了短期记忆和长期记忆的不同功能，最后讲述了提高记忆力的方法，整体围绕人类记忆展开，所以“A. The Secrets of Human Memory”作为标题最合适。 Passage 4 Your memory plays an important role in your life. It helps you remember who you are, where you live, what you have learnt and what you plan to do in the future. 1 First, it is helpful to live a mentally active life. Make a point of trying new things. For example, you will exercise your brain if you learn to play a new instrument or learn a foreign language. 2 In memory linking, you make mental connections to help you remember things. For example, you can make up a story to link items in a list so that you will remember them. You will be exercising your brain as well as improving your memory! Second, if you live a healthy life, your memory will work better. Healthy eating habits are especially important, and a healthy diet helps maintain a good memory. 3 What’s more, regular physical exercise and getting enough sleep also help improve your memory. Last but not least, it is important to get plenty of rest. Unless you take time to relax, your brain will find it hard to remember things. 4 Everyone has moments of forgetfulness and memory tends to decline with age. 5 However, you can maintain and even improve your memory if you exercise your brain, live a healthy life and make time to relax! A．Besides, if you get too stressed or worried, your memory will become less sharp. B．For example, eating green vegetables, nuts, berries and oily fish can improve your ability to remember things. C．So, how can you improve your memory? D．You can also improve your memory with brain games, such as crosswords, word games and maths puzzles. E．In this way, you are not only training your brain but also having fun. F．Therefore, it is quite normal for people to experience memory loss as they get older. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．F 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了记忆的重要性，并从多用脑、健康生活、充分休息三方面给出改善记忆力的方法，同时说明随年纪增长记忆力减退是正常现象。 1．开头介绍了记忆力的重要性，接着用“First”列举具体建议。故用C项“So, how can you improve your memory?”衔接下文。 2．本段主题是过一种脑力活跃的生活。前句提到了学习乐器或外语作为例子，D项“You can also improve your memory with brain games, such as crosswords, word games and maths puzzles”中的“also”表示并列关系，进一步补充了锻炼大脑的具体方式，自然承接。 3．空前一句提到“健康的饮食习惯尤其重要”，B项“For example, eating green vegetables, nuts, berries and oily fish can improve your ability to remember things”，列举了具体的健康食物，是对前文“健康饮食”的举例说明，形成完整表达。 4．倒数第二段强调休息和放松的重要性。空前一句指出不放松大脑很难记忆，A项“Besides, if you get too stressed or worried, your memory will become less sharp”，此外，如果压力太大或担忧，记忆力会变差”从反面进一步论证了放松的必要性，符合推进逻辑。 5．空前一句提到记忆力随年龄增长而下降，空后一句用“However”转折指出可以改善，F项“Therefore, it is quite normal for people to experience memory loss as they get older”是对前文的总结，构成了转折前的铺垫，自然承接。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 / 23 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高效提升记忆力 单元阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 说明文 244 介绍了F.A.S.T.学习方法，通过Forget、Active、State、Teach四个步骤，帮助读者更有效地学习和记忆知识。 PassageB 阅读还原 说明文 298 介绍了改善记忆力的五个建议，分别从饮食、运动、放松、睡眠和用脑训练等方面展开。 真题示例 Passage1 短文填空 记叙文 287 讲述一些提高记忆力的方法 Passage2 阅读还原 说明文 266 介绍了一些帮助记忆的好方法。 模拟演练 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 379 讲述作者找到了适合自己的学习方法，不再害怕记忆测试。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 277 介绍了四种提高记忆力的实用方法 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 361 介绍了人类记忆，包括记忆分为短期记忆和长期记忆及其不同功能，还提到了改善记忆力的方法等内容。 Passage4 阅读还原 说明文 221 介绍了记忆的重要性 1.Repetition is the mother of memory. – Old English Proverb 重复是记忆之母。—— 英语古谚语 2.Memory is the treasure of the mind. – Latin Proverb 记忆是心灵的宝库。—— 拉丁谚语 3.Review day by day, knowledge stays in memory. – Ancient Chinese Wisdom 温故日日行，知识刻心间。—— 中国古训 4.Use your memory, or you will lose it. – Western Common Saying 记忆不用则废。—— 西方民间俗语 5.Deep understanding makes long-lasting memory. – Ancient Greek Proverb 深刻理解方能长久铭记。—— 古希腊谚语 6.A little review each day beats a big cram before exams. – Old English Proverb 日日少量复习，胜过考前突击。—— 英语古谚语 7.Forgetfulness comes from lack of regular review. – Ancient Chinese Wisdom 学而不复习，转眼便遗忘。—— 中国古训 8.Clear thinking strengthens your memory. – Latin Proverb 思路清晰，记忆牢固。—— 拉丁谚语 9.There is no quick trick to perfect memory. – Ancient Greek Proverb 提升记忆无捷径。—— 古希腊谚语 10.Link new knowledge to old for better memory. – Western Learning Maxim 新旧知识相连，记忆事半功倍。—— 西方治学格言 11.It is never too late to review to refresh your memory. – Thomas Huxley 随时复习唤醒记忆，为时不晚。—— 托马斯・赫胥黎 12.One time reading fades, repeated reading sticks in mind. – Ancient Chinese Wisdom 读一遍易忘，多读几遍牢记心中。—— 中国古训 13.Learning without review leads to fast forgetting. – Confucius 学而不复，则易忘之。—— 孔子 14.Focused study plants firm memories in your brain. – Latin Proverb 专注学习，方能扎根记忆。—— 拉丁谚语 15.Small daily efforts build a powerful long-term memory. – Old English Proverb 每日点滴付出，铸就长久强记忆。—— 英语古谚语 Passage A（介绍了F.A.S.T.学习方法） Do you ever learn something but forget it soon after? Don’t worry. Maybe the F. A．S. T. method can help you. F is for Forget  Start with an empty mind. Imagine your mind as a cup: If it is full, it can’t hold anything new. Most people enter new learning experiences carrying what they already “know”, and that’s wrong. When you’re open to new ideas, your brain works better, Actually, forgetting is about making room for more. A is for Active  You can’t learn to ride a bike just by watching—you need to try it yourself. Active learning is the same: Doing is more important than watching. For example, when studying history, think about how it relates (关联) to the present. This helps your brain work harder and store (储存) information longer. S is for State  Your feelings play an important role in memory. If you’re bored or worried, you won’t remember well. But if you’re excited or interested, it’s easier for you to remember. Some acts, such as moving your body and standing up more, can also improve your state and memory. T is for Teach  Teach what you’ve learned to others. Teaching makes your thoughts clear. For example, if you learn to cook, tell someone else the steps, This helps you learn cooking better. The same goes for other things. Learning isn’t magic—it’s a skill. Practice the F.A．S.T. method to learn better. 1．What should you do first before studying according to the “F”? A．Use your imagination. B．Create new learning experiences. C．Share new ideas. D．Empty your mind. 2．What is the writer’s purpose of sharing the example of learning history in Paragraph 3? A．To make readers interested in history. B．To show learning is not difficult. C．To explain active learning clearly. D．To advise people to learn history wisely. 3．What will you do according to the “Teach” step of the F.A．S.T. method? A．Help my classmates to learn what I’ve learned. B．Tell others to remember steps. C．Join a study group with friends. D．Move and stand up more in class. PassageB（提升记忆力的五个小妙招） Five Tips to Improve Your Memory Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet and lifestyle have an effect on how well our brains work? A study shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory. 1 Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger. 2 A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increased brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as a regular, long exercise period! One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (冥想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music. 3 Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help. 4 A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep! 5 Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏). A．Or even just take a shower! B．It’s important to keep a healthy body. C．The role of exercise is really important, too. D．To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. E．For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary. F．Try to avoid (避免) sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. 1.Good memory makes it much easier for us to learn new knowledge well.（良好的记忆力能让我们更容易学好新知识。） 2.Small changes to our diet and lifestyle can greatly improve our memory.（饮食和生活习惯上的微小改变，就能大幅提升我们的记忆力。） 3.Eating more fruit, vegetables and protein food helps our brain work better.（多吃蔬果和富含蛋白质的食物有助于大脑更好地运转。） 4.Regular exercise can increase brain size and improve people’s memory.（规律运动能增大脑容量，改善人们的记忆力。） 5.Even a short training time has a good influence on our memory ability.（即便是一次短时锻炼，也会对我们的记忆能力产生积极作用。） 6.Daily short meditation or soft music can help us improve short-term memory.（每日短时冥想或听轻音乐，有助于提升短期记忆力。） 7.Enough sleep plays an important role in helping our brains keep information.（充足的睡眠对大脑留存知识起到至关重要的作用。） 8.It’s better to memorize phone numbers by heart than only save them in phones.（用心背诵电话号码，远比只存在手机里更好。） 9.Learning new languages and crosswords are great ways to train our brains.（学习新语言、做填字游戏都是训练大脑的好方法。） 10.The FAST learning method gives us four practical ways to strengthen our memory.（FAST 学习法为我们提供了四种实用的增强记忆的方法。） 11.Emptying useless thoughts in our mind makes room for new knowledge to remember.（清空脑中无用的思绪，才能为待记忆的新知识留出空间。） 12.Active learning connects knowledge with real life and deepens our memory.（主动学习将知识和现实结合，加深我们的记忆。） 13.Our feelings and state decide how well we can memorize what we learn.（我们的情绪和状态，决定了记忆知识的效果。） 14.You will remember things more easily when you feel interested and excited.（当你满怀兴趣、心情愉悦时，记忆事物会轻松许多。） 15.Teaching knowledge to others can make our memory clearer and firmer.（把知识讲授给他人，能让我们的记忆更清晰、牢固。） 16.Daily review and repetition are simple but powerful ways to improve memory.（每日复习与重复，是简单却高效的提升记忆的方法。） 17.You will hardly remember knowledge if you feel worried or bored while learning.（学习时若焦虑、乏味，你很难记住所学内容。） 18.We shouldn’t fully depend on electronic tools to record all information.（我们不应该完全依靠电子工具记录所有信息。） 19.Excellent memory is not born; it comes from proper training and good habits.（出色的记忆力并非天生，它源于合理训练与良好习惯。） 20.Mixing healthy diet, exercise and review together helps us get better memory.（将健康饮食、运动和复习相结合，能帮我们拥有更好的记忆力。） Passage1 （25-26九年级上·福建莆田·期末）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 1 (interest) in, and always forget the ones that bore us. This explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results 2 (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 3 (you) more interested is to ask questions-the more, the better! ◆Repeat things in chunks (块). Repeating things in chunks is 4 best way to remember things in a short time. For example, remembering a phone number for a few 5 (second). Grouping numbers may help you to remember them. The following numbers , would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. 6 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 7 (invent) a story which includes all the things you want to remember. In experiments, people 8 (be) asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When they were tested later, they could remember 90% 9 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 10 (make) your memory work better. Exercise also lowers stress. As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory. Passage2 （2023·湖北荆门·中考真题）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It is believed that a good memory comes naturally, while a bad memory cannot be changed. 1 Here is some advice for you. ▲ Take an interest. 2 This can explain the reason why schoolboys remember football results clearly but have trouble with dates from their history lessons. ▲ Repeat things in chunks（块）. Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time. 3 The following numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. But look at them in groups or chunks repeatedly and it becomes much easier: 149 217 8919 318 483. ▲ 4 To remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the things you want to remember. In experiments（实验）, people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When tested later, they could remember about 90% of them. The test result was really amazing. ▲ Take physical exercise. Physical exercise is important for your memory, because it sends more oxygen（氧气） to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. 5 As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory. A．Invent a story. B．Putting numbers in groups may help you remember them. C．Remember a list. D．Exercise also makes you less stressed. E．Boys always do better than girls in school. F．In fact, you can do a lot to improve your memory. G．We all remember interesting things and always forget boring ones. Passage 1 “Time’s up!” Mr. Crane started collecting (收) the test paper. Andy felt his face get 1 and he set his pencil down anxiously (焦急地). It wasn’t the first time he handed in a blank (空白的).   2 No matter how hard he studied, nothing seemed to stay in his brain (大脑) for long. Later that day, the paper went back to them. 3 did fine except (除了) Andy. So after school, Andy was the only one standing in Mr. Crane’s office. 4 Mr. Crane wasn’t in a hurry to let Andy take the exam again right away. He 5 the back wall and said, “Could you help me tidy up a bit first?” “Sure,” Andy said, as he walked to the back of the room. On the wall hung a 6 . And he found some magnets (磁铁) on the floor, each 7 the name of a state (州) on it. Without putting the magnets into a box, Andy stepped forward and 8 them up. “There,” Andy said and stuck the New Jersey magnet into place. “Utah was the washing machine! Michigan is...” The memory tricks (记忆窍门) seemed to appear in his mind suddenly 9 he was moving the pieces around. Soon, Andy placed all magnets on the map in order and it was the first time that he felt so 10 . “It is a good way to practise, right? How about coming here and trying it again 11 ” Mr. Crane got up from his seat and said. The next day after schoo, Andy stopped by Mr. Crane’s 12 again. When he looked at the map, he felt more confident (自信的) and 13 the task in less time. Then, Andy said, “I guess I’ll see you tomorrow for the retake.” “How about right now? You look 14 to me,” Mr. Crane suggested: Feeling a little worried, Andy decided to have a try. Ten minutes later, he was more than glad to see an “88” on the paper. Now, he had found his own 15 to study. He was no longer afraid of taking memory tests. 1．A．dirty B．bright C．hot D．fat 2．A．book B．paper C．diary D．menu 3．A．Somebody B．Anybody C．Everybody D．Nobody 4．A．So B．But C．Or D．And 5．A．walked by B．put on C．took off D．pointed at 6．A．map B．light C．painting D．photo 7．A．for B．to C．with D．by 8．A．picked B．took C．turned D．got 9．A．after B．before C．until D．when 10．A．tired B．glad C．bored D．worried 11．A．tonight B．today C．tomorrow D．then 12．A．class B．home C．office D．car 13．A．introduced B．finished C．taught D．joined 14．A．interested B．quiet C．polite D．ready 15．A．way B．dream C．story D．job Passage 2 If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or forgetting information on important tests, you’ve probably wondered how to improve memory. There are a lot of things for you to do to improve your memory. Focus your attention Attention is one of the most important parts of memory. In order to move information from your short-term memory into your long-term memory, you need to actively attend to the information. Try to study in a place without television, music, and games. Remember, set aside a period of time to be alone. Ask your roommates to give you some space so you can focus on your work. Remember important information Have you ever noticed how it is sometimes easier to remember the information at the beginning or the end of a passage? Researchers have found that the order of information can play a role in recalling (回忆起) things. But recalling the middle information can be difficult. You can solve this problem by spending more time remembering this information. Read out loud Researchers have found that reading materials (材料) out loud can improve your memory for the materials. Students can use this way to remember words, sentences and passages. When using this way, you’d better ask others around you for permission or do together. Get a good sleep Researchers have long known that sleep is important for memory and learning. Research has shown that taking a short rest after you learn something new can actually help you learn faster and remember better. So the next time you want to learn new information, consider getting a good sleep after your study. 1．If you read a book with five parts, which part is the most difficult for you to recall? A．The first part. B．The third part. C．The first two parts. D．The fifth part. 2．What do the underlined words “this way” refer to? A．Reading out loud. B．Choosing good materials. C．Asking for permission. D．Improving your memory. 3．What do we know from the fifth paragraph? A．You need more time to remember information. B．Learning some new things needs more time. C．A good sleep can help you remember better. D．A short rest is not helpful in learning new things. 4．What is the structure of this passage? A．B．C．D． Passage 3 Have you ever wondered why you can remember your childhood birthday parties clearly but forget a new phone number within 10 seconds? Human memory is an amazing and complex (复杂的) ability that shapes our daily lives, learning and growth, and it has always been a hot research field for scientists. Memory can be divided into short-term memory and long-term memory, and their functions are quite different. Short-term memory only stores a small amount of information temporarily (暂时地). Scientific research shows that the average adult’s short-term memory can only hold 5 to 9 pieces of independent information at a time, and this information will disappear quickly if not repeated in time. For example, when you look up a phone number and dial it immediately, you make use of short-term memory, but you may forget it completely after hanging up. But long-term memory can store almost endless things. It can store knowledge, experiences and skills for many years, even a lifetime. A typical example is that many elderly people can clearly recall every detail (细节) of their first day at school more than 60 years ago. Dr. Linda Smith, a famous cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at Indiana University, pointed out: “Memory is not a simple box for keeping things, but a busy and active system. If you learn things again and again, try to remember things actively, and link new ideas with old knowledge, you can make your long-term memory much stronger.” This view explains why students who review their lessons regularly do better in exams than those who stay up late to study right before exams. ★ First, get enough sleep. Teenagers should sleep eight to nine hours every night, as the brain makes memories stronger during rest. Staying up late harms memory badly. Second, review actively. You can retell knowledge or draw mind maps without books. This helps your memory more than simple reading.Third, divide learning tasks—memorize 10 new words each time instead of 50, to reduce short-term memory pressure. Proper daily exercise and brain-healthy food like nuts and fish also help a lot. 1．What is the purpose of the first question at the beginning? A．To show the writer’s rich knowledge. B．To attract readers and introduce the topic. C．To explain the fact of daily life. D．To give an example of poor memory. 2．According to the passage, why can many elderly people clearly recall every detail of their first day at school more than 60 years ago? A．They eat brain-healthy food from an early age. B．They receive training from cognitive scientists. C．They have a strong short-term memory ability. D．They keep the information in long-term memory. 3．Which sentence can be put in the ★ ? A．Why is memory so important for our daily study? B．What exactly is short-term memory in our brain? C．How can students improve their memory effectively? D．What do scientists think of long-term memory? 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Staying up late does no harm to our memory. B．Repeated learning helps improve long-term memory. C．Short-term memory can store endless information. D．It is impossible to improve our memory. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Secrets of Human Memory B．Different Ways of Daily Study C．A Great Cognitive Psychologist D．How to Get Better Grades Passage 4 Your memory plays an important role in your life. It helps you remember who you are, where you live, what you have learnt and what you plan to do in the future. 1 First, it is helpful to live a mentally active life. Make a point of trying new things. For example, you will exercise your brain if you learn to play a new instrument or learn a foreign language. 2 In memory linking, you make mental connections to help you remember things. For example, you can make up a story to link items in a list so that you will remember them. You will be exercising your brain as well as improving your memory! Second, if you live a healthy life, your memory will work better. Healthy eating habits are especially important, and a healthy diet helps maintain a good memory. 3 What’s more, regular physical exercise and getting enough sleep also help improve your memory. Last but not least, it is important to get plenty of rest. Unless you take time to relax, your brain will find it hard to remember things. 4 Everyone has moments of forgetfulness and memory tends to decline with age. 5 However, you can maintain and even improve your memory if you exercise your brain, live a healthy life and make time to relax! A．Besides, if you get too stressed or worried, your memory will become less sharp. B．For example, eating green vegetables, nuts, berries and oily fish can improve your ability to remember things. C．So, how can you improve your memory? D．You can also improve your memory with brain games, such as crosswords, word games and maths puzzles. E．In this way, you are not only training your brain but also having fun. F．Therefore, it is quite normal for people to experience memory loss as they get older. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $