Unit 4 Our Memory 时文单元话题 同步阅读提分提升练习 一2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语上册

Unit 4 Our Memory 时文单元话题 同步阅读提分提升练习

 

命题依据：《义务教育英语课程标准2022版》

素材来源：  教育、科技、生活专题英文读物

单元核心语法：宾语从句（特殊疑问词引导：what / where / why / how / whether）

 

一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The Secret of a Good Memory

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to remember everything while others often forget things? The answer lies not in their brain size but in their daily habits. People with good memories usually ___1___ their brains regularly, just like they exercise their bodies. They understand that memory is a ___2___ that can be improved with practice.

One important habit is getting enough sleep. During sleep, your brain ___3___ the information you learned during the day. Without enough rest, new information may not ___4___ your long-term memory. Another useful method is to ___5___ new information with something you already know. For example, if you learn a new word, try to ___6___ it with a picture or a story.

Stress is another factor that ___7___ memory. When you are stressed, your brain cannot work at its best. That's why you might ___8___ a person's name during an important conversation. To reduce stress, you can try deep breathing or taking short breaks.

Finally, a healthy diet ___9___ a role in keeping a good memory. Foods like fish, nuts, and vegetables provide nutrients that help your brain function well. As the saying goes, "You are what you eat." So, if you want to have a better memory, start by ___10___ small changes to your daily routine.

1. A. exercise　　B. ignore　　C. forget　　D. waste

2. A. gift　　B. skill　　C. secret　　D. problem

3. A. creates　　B. organizes　　C. deletes　　D. hides

4. A. enter　　B. escape　　C. leave　　D. avoid

5. A. compare　　B. confuse　　C. connect　　D. compete

6. A. replace　　B. associate　　C. cover　　D. mix

7. A. improves　　B. helps　　C. affects　　D. creates

8. A. remember　　B. forget　　C. recall　　D. recognize

9. A. plays　　B. makes　　C. does　　D. has

10. A. resisting　　B. rejecting　　C. making　　D. avoiding

二、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

How Memory Works

Memory is one of the most important functions of the human brain. Without it, we could not learn, recognize our loved ones, or even find our way home. Scientists have divided memory into three main types: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Sensory memory is the briefest form of memory. It lasts for only a few seconds and holds information from our senses, such as what we see or hear. For example, when you look at a bright light and then close your eyes, the image you still see is your sensory memory at work.

 

Short-term memory, also called working memory, holds information for about 15 to 30 seconds. It is the memory you use when you try to remember a phone number long enough to dial it. However, short-term memory has a limited capacity. Most people can hold only about seven items at a time.

 

Long-term memory is the memory that lasts for days, years, or even a lifetime. Unlike short-term memory, it has a seemingly unlimited capacity. Information enters long-term memory through a process called consolidation, which often happens during sleep. That is why getting enough rest is so important for learning.

 

Scientists have also discovered that memory is not stored in one single place in the brain. Instead, different parts of the brain work together to store different types of information. For example, the hippocampus is especially important for forming new memories, while the cerebellum helps with memories related to physical skills, such as riding a bike.

 

Understanding how memory works can help us find better ways to learn and remember. As scientists continue to study the brain, they hope to unlock even more secrets of this amazing ability.

11. What is the shortest type of memory mentioned in the passage?

A. Long-term memory.

B. Short-term memory.

C. Sensory memory.

D. Working memory.