Unit 4 Our Memory 同步时文单元话题 同步阅读提分提升练习二 2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语上册

Unit 4 Our Memory 时文单元同步阅读提分练习二

 

完形填空------间隔重复：科学记忆法的突破

阅读A------睡眠中大脑如何整理记忆？

阅读B------遗忘也有积极意义？剑桥大学新研究发现

阅读C------数字时代还需要背诵吗？

六选五------改善记忆力的科学方法

语法填空------2026年全球记忆科学峰会：解锁大脑潜能

 

命题依据：《义务教育英语课程标准（2022年版）》

素材来源：时文报纸杂刊

单元核心语法：宾语从句（what / where / who / why / when / how / whether / that）

 

 

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。

 

Spaced Repetition --- A Breakthrough in Scientific Memory Methods

 

For decades, students have stayed up late cramming for exams, only to forget most of what they learned within days. But what if there was a better way? In 2025, a landmark study published in *Nature Neuroscience* confirmed ___1___ spaced repetition is one of the most effective ways to move information from short-term to long-term memory.

 

Spaced repetition works by reviewing information at __2____ increasing intervals. Instead of studying the same material many times in one day, you review it after one day, then three days, then a week, then two weeks. Each time you successfully recall the information, the interval __3____.

 

Dr. Robert Bjork, a leading memory researcher at UCLA, explains ___4___ spaced repetition works so well. "Each time you retrieve a memory, you strengthen the neural pathways connected to it. The act of ___5___ itself is what makes the memory stronger."

 

Many students think that re-reading textbooks is the best way to study. ___6___ research shows that re-reading is actually one of the least effective methods. It gives learners a false sense of ___7___ because the material feels familiar. But familiarity is not the same as being able to recall information when you need it.

__8____ is important for learners to understand that forgetting is a natural part of the learning process. In fact, a certain amount of forgetting can be helpful. When you struggle to recall something, the brain works harder to find that information, which makes the memory stronger for the next time.

 

To use spaced repetition effectively, students should create a study schedule and stick to it. They should also test ___9___ regularly instead of just re-reading notes. Digital tools like Anki and Quizlet have built-in spaced repetition algorithms that make ___10___ easier than ever.

 

The key takeaway is simple: don't cram. Instead, study a little bit every day and review what you've learned at increasing intervals. Your brain will thank you, and you'll remember what you've learned for years  come.

 

1. A. what　　　B. that　　　C. if　　　D. whether

2. A. slowly　　B. gradually　C. quickly　D. suddenly

3. A. shortens　B. stays　　　C. increases　D. disappears

4. A. why　　　B. when　　　C. where　　D. how

5. A. reading　　B. writing　　C. recalling　D. sleeping

6. A. Because　　B. Although　C. So　　　D. But

7. A. security　B. confidence　C. progress　D. achievement

8. A. It　　　　B. This　　　C. That　　　D. What

9. A. themselves　B. ourselves　C. itself　　D. yourselves

10. A. it　　　　B. this　　　C. them　　　D. that

 

 

二、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

 

阅读短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

 

Passage A How the Brain Organizes Memories While We Sleep

 

For years, scientists have known that sleep is important for memory. But exactly how the brain organizes memories during sleep remained a mystery — until now.

 

In March 2026, a research team from New York University published a breakthrough study in *Science*. Using advanced brain imaging technology, they observed for the first time how the brain "replays" memories during deep sleep. The study found that during non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the hippocampus — a seahorse-shaped structure deep in the brain — sends recently formed memories to the neocortex, where long-term memories are stored.

The research team asked participants to learn a series of spatial navigation tasks. Then they monitored the participants' brain activity while they slept. Remarkably, the participants' brains replayed the tasks at about 20 times normal speed during deep sleep. This replay process helps strengthen the neural connections related to the new memories.

 

Dr. György Buzsáki, the lead researcher, explained: "Sleep is not a passive state. It's an active process of memory consolidation. Your brain is working hard, sorting through the day's experiences and deciding what to keep and what to discard."

 

The study also found that the quality of sleep matters more than the quantity. Participants who had uninterrupted deep sleep showed much better memory retention than those who slept the same number of hours but woke up frequently. "It's not just about getting eight hours," Dr. Buzsáki added. "It's about getting eight hours of good quality sleep."

 

The findings have important implications for students and educators. "This research confirms what many teachers have long suspected," said Dr. Sarah Chen, an education researcher. "Students who get enough quality sleep perform better in their studies. Schools should consider later start times to allow for more natural sleep patterns."

 

For students who want to improve their memory, the message is clear: put down the phone, turn off the screens, and get a good night's sleep. Your brain will do the rest.

 

11. What did the NYU research team discover in March 2026?

A. The brain replays memories during deep sleep at high speed.

B. Sleep is not important for memory.

C. REM sleep is more important than non-REM sleep.

D. The hippocampus stores all memories forever.

 

12. What is the function of the hippocampus according to the text?

A. It stores all long-term memories directly.

B. It sends recent memories to the neocortex.

C. It helps participants learn spatial tasks.

D. It controls the quality of sleep.

 

13. What does Dr. Buzsáki mean by "sleep is not a passive state"?

A. People should not sleep too much.

B. Sleeping is a waste of time.

C. The brain actively processes memories during sleep.

D. People cannot control their sleep.