Unit 4 Our Memory Reading Plus 主题阅读练 2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语上册

**基本信息** 围绕“记忆”主题，整合完形填空、短文填空等题型，精选名校改编试题，考查语言运用与思维分析，适配新授课巩固提升。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |完形填空|8题|动词（store/notice）、名词（secrets）等词汇辨析|结合记忆存储、睡眠作用等科学情境，改编自湖北黄冈中学月考| |短文填空|10题|动名词（practicing）、副词（actually）、固定搭配（rely on）|以肌肉记忆为话题，考查语法应用，改编自江西南昌二中期中| |阅读理解|5题|细节理解（19题）、词义猜测（20题）、主旨大意（22题）|探讨童年记忆影响因素，含推理判断题（23题），改编自山西大学附中月考| |阅读表达|5题|信息提取（24-27题）、开放表达（28题）|引入前瞻记忆概念，开放性问题培养批判性思维，改编自山东青岛二中期末|

Unit 4 Our Memory Reading Plus 主题阅读练2026-2027学年九年级上册人教版 Ⅰ. 完形填空 「2026 湖北黄冈中学月考改编」 Do you ever wonder why you can still remember the plot of your favorite cartoon from years ago, but you can’t recall where you put your keys five minutes ago? Scientists say this is because our brain has different systems for processing memories. When we experience something new, our brain decides whether it is important enough to keep. Emotional events, like a surprise birthday party or a scary moment, are usually stored very well. This is because our “emotional brain” pays extra attention to feelings. However, everyday boring tasks, like putting keys down, often don’t get __1__ properly. Another reason is attention. If you are busy thinking about your homework while putting your keys somewhere, your brain might not even __2__ the action. It’s like trying to take a photo with your eyes closed—you won’t capture anything clear. To improve memory, we need to be “in the moment”. Sleep also plays a huge role. During sleep, our brain __3__ the day’s events. It moves important information from short-term memory to long-term memory. That’s why students who pull all-nighters often __4__ poorly on tests; their brains didn’t have time to “save” the information. Finally, retrieval（检索）practice helps. Trying to remember something without looking at your notes forces your brain to __5__ the pathways to that memory. The more you practice retrieving, the stronger the memory becomes. So, next time you want to check your phone for an answer immediately, try to __6__ it first. Your brain will thank you! Understanding these __7__ can help us study smarter. By focusing our attention, getting enough rest, and practicing retrieval, we can make our memories sharper and more __8__. After all, memory is not just a record of the past; it is a tool for the future. 1. A. stored B. wasted C. missed D. hidden 2. A. enjoy B. notice C. forget D. describe 3. A. ignores B. repeats C. processes D. changes 4. A. perform B. behave C. manage D. connect 5. A. break B. search C. create D. destroy 6. A. write B. draw C. recall D. explain 7. A. jokes B. secrets C. stories D. games 8. A. boring B. reliable C. difficult D. confusing Ⅱ. 短文填空 「2026 江西南昌二中期中改编」 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you ever heard of “muscle memory”? It sounds like a strange term because muscles don’t have brains. However, it is a very real concept in sports and music. Muscle memory happens when you repeat an action so many times that your muscles “remember” how to do it without you thinking about it. For example, when you first learn to ride a bike, you have to think about every movement: balancing, pedaling, and steering. But after __9__ (practice) for a while, you can ride smoothly while talking to a friend. Your body has developed muscle memory. This type of memory is __10__ (actual) a form of procedural memory, which is a part of our long-term memory system. Musicians rely __11__ muscle memory a lot. A pianist doesn’t look at every key when playing a fast piece. Their fingers just “know” __12__ to go. Similarly, touch typists can type quickly without looking at the keyboard. Their fingers remember the positions of the __13__ (letter). __14__ (interest), muscle memory can last for a very long time. Have you ever stopped riding a bike for years and then found you could still do it? That’s muscle memory in action! However, if you want to improve, you still need to practice __15__ (regular). Stopping practice for too long might make the memory less accurate. Muscle memory shows us that our bodies and brains work together __16__ (store) information. It proves that practice doesn’t just make perfect; it makes permanent. So, if you want to be good at something, keep __17__ (repeat) it. Your muscles and your brain will remember the effort, and soon the action will become __18__ (second) nature to you. Ⅲ. 阅读理解 「2026 山西大学附中月考改编」 Did you know that most adults can't remember much about their childhood? Researchers used to think it was because children don't have a fully developed memory, but recent studies suggest something else. Researchers think there are a few things that can influence how much of our childhood we remember. There are two kinds of long-term memory. Both play a part in the remembering of our childhood memories. As a young child, most of our memories are unconscious（无意识的）memories. An unconscious memory happens naturally and helps us perform the tasks we learned before without thinking about it, like riding a bike without thinking or singing the words to a song without even realizing it. But as we grow up, we start collecting more and more conscious memories. Have you ever made a to-do list or memorized facts for a test? Can you remember a favorite trip you've taken? These are examples of when you've formed your conscious memories. When you think of a conscious memory, you are actively bringing it into your mind and recalling that information. Once we've formed a memory, the best way to remember it is to talk about it! This retelling of the event reinforces our memory. You can tell someone what happened, write about it in a diary, or even record yourself retelling the experience. By doing so, you are having a better memory. On the other hand, the way parents speak to their child about an experience can also make a big difference. Parents should encourage a young child to talk about an event and pay attention to the details（细节）, which means children have to give answers to open-ended questions. It is the best way to help them remember their experiences. In contrast（相反）, when parents ask questions with yes-or-no answers, their children are less likely to remember the events. Some childhood memories are experiences we do many times without thinking about them, while others become stronger when we actively bring them into our mind. The more time we take to think about and share our childhood memories, the more likely those memories are to stay with us. 19. Which is an example of unconscious memories according to the passage? A. Planning a birthday party. B. Brushing teeth in a routine way. C. Memorizing facts for an important test. D. Remembering one of your favorite trips. 20. What does the word "reinforces" in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A. Loses. B. Shares. C. Develops. D. Weakens. 21. What can we learn from the passage? A. Most of people's memories are conscious memories. B. Conscious memories come into people's mind slowly. C. Talking to parents about details is difficult for children. D. Answering open-ended questions helps children remember. 22. What is the passage mainly about? A. When people have a fully developed memory. B. Why childhood memories matter to people's future life. C. What influences how much people remember from childhood. D. How parents help children recall their childhood memories. 23. （推理判断题） Where is this passage most probably taken from? A. A science fiction novel. B. A guidebook for tourists. C. A magazine about brain science. D. A textbook on physical education. Ⅳ. 阅读表达 「2026 山东青岛二中期末改编」 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you ever wondered why you can remember the lyrics of a song from years ago, but you often forget where you parked your car at the mall? Scientists have found that our memory works in different ways, and one of the most interesting is something called “prospective memory” (前瞻记忆). Prospective memory is your ability to remember to do things in the future. It includes two main types: time-based and event-based. Time-based prospective memory means remembering to do something at a specific time, like taking medicine at 8:00 p.m. Event-based prospective memory means remembering to do something when a certain event happens, like mailing a letter when you pass by a post office. However, prospective memory can fail us. One common reason is distraction. If you are talking on the phone while walking to your car, you might forget where you parked because your attention is divided. Another reason is “absent-mindedness”. Sometimes we put our keys down while thinking about a problem, and the action doesn’t even enter our memory because our brain is too busy with the problem. To improve prospective memory, experts suggest forming a habit of “mental linking”. For example, if you need to buy eggs after school, try to connect the image of an egg with your school gate in your mind. Another tip is to use “external reminders” (外部提醒). Setting an alarm on your phone or leaving a sticky note on the fridge can help your brain “outsource” (外包) the job of remembering. Interestingly, studies show that young people are usually better at event-based prospective memory, while older adults are better at time-based ones because they are more used to planning their schedules. Understanding how prospective memory works can help us reduce those annoying “senior moments” in our daily lives. 24. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? 25. What are the two main types of prospective memory mentioned in the passage? 26. Why does “absent-mindedness” cause prospective memory failure according to Paragraph 3? 27. How can “mental linking” help improve prospective memory? (Answer in no more than 15 words) 28. （开放性试题）Which tip for improving prospective memory do you think is most useful for you? Why? 参考答案及解析 Ⅰ. 完形填空 1. A （store存储，日常琐事没有被很好地“存储”） 2. B （notice注意到，大脑可能没有“注意到”放钥匙的动作） 3. C （process处理，睡眠时大脑“处理”一天的信息） 4. A （perform表现，pull all-nighters熬夜的学生考试“表现”差） 5. B （search搜索，强迫大脑“搜索”记忆路径） 6. C （recall回忆，尝试“回忆”答案） 7. B （secrets秘密，理解这些大脑的“秘密”） 8. B （reliable可靠的，让记忆更“可靠”） Ⅱ. 短文填空 9. practicing （after介词后接动名词） 10. actually （副词修饰整个句子） 11. on （rely on固定搭配） 12. where （手指知道该“去哪里”） 13. letters （键盘上的“字母”，用复数） 14. Interestingly （副词位于句首，修饰整个句子） 15. regularly （副词修饰动词practice） 16. to store （不定式作目的状语，“为了存储”信息） 17. repeating （keep doing sth. 持续做某事） 18. second （second nature 第二天性，固定搭配） Ⅲ. 阅读理解 19. B （刷牙属于无需思考的日常动作，对应unconscious memory） 20. C （根据上下文，复述事件会让记忆“加强/发展”，develop符合） 21. D （由第五段“open-ended questions... help them remember”可知） 22. C （文章主要探讨影响童年记忆留存量的因素） 23. C （文章介绍大脑记忆的科学原理，最可能来自“脑科学杂志”） Ⅳ. 阅读表达 24. It introduces the concept of prospective memory by comparing it with other memories. / It asks why we remember songs but forget where we park. (解析：第一段通过对比记住歌词却忘记停车位置的常见现象，引出了“前瞻记忆”的概念。) 25. Time-based prospective memory and event-based prospective memory. (解析：由第二段第二句“It includes two main types: time-based and event-based.”可直接得出答案。) 26. Because the brain is too busy with other thoughts to record the action. (解析：由第三段“...our brain is too busy with the problem”可知，心不在焉时大脑忙于思考其他问题，无法记录当前动作。) 27. By connecting the task with a related image or location in your mind. (解析：由第四段例子“connect the image of an egg with your school gate”可知，心理联结是通过在脑海中将任务与相关图像或地点联系起来实现的。) 28. Sample 1: Setting alarms on my phone. Because I always carry my phone and it reminds me accurately. Sample 2: Mental linking. Because it trains my brain to focus and improves my memory naturally. (解析：本题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。学生需结合自己的生活实际选择一种方法并说明理由。) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $