Unit 4 Section A 4a-4c 同步练习 2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

Unit 4 Our Memory

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The Power of Childhood Memories

Childhood memories are more than just stories from the past. They help to build who we are. Studies show that what we experience in our early years can shape our values and beliefs, and even change our future choices.

Dr. Emily.Chen is a scientist at the University of Toronto. She did a study on how childhood memories affect our adult life.She found that people with happy childhood memories are more likely to have good relationships and better mental（心理的）health.“Our early experiences set a foundation （基础） for how we see the world and ourselves，” she explained.

One person in her study is Michael. He grew up in a small town. He remembers spending long summers playing in the woo with his cousins. "Those experiences taught me about teamwork and adventure,” he said. “They gave me a sense of freedom and curiosity that I still have today.”

The study also found that sharing childhood memories with others can make friendships stronger. When people talk about their past, they understand each other better. It reminds us that even though we are different, we all share the experience of growing up.

Dr. Chen asks everyone to take time to think about their childhood. "Your memories are a gift,” she says. “They connect yo to who you are and who you want to be.”

(    )1. What can childhood memories do according to the passage?

A. They can only bring sadness. B. They can shape our values and beliefs.

C. They are not important. D. They can cause mental health problems.

(    )2. Who conducted the study mentioned in the passage?

A. Michael. B. Dr.Emily Chen. C. A university student. D. A teacher.

(    )3. What did Michael learn from his childhood experiences?

A. How to make money. B. Teamwork and adventure.

C. How to become a doctor. D. The importance of studying.

(    )4. What does sharing childhood memories do?

A. It makes people feel lonely. B. It makes people forget the past.

C. It causes arguments. D. It strengthens social connections.

(    )5. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Childhood memories are not useful in adult life. B. Childhood memories are powerful and shape our identity.

C. Only positive childhood memories are important. D. People should forget their childhood and focus on the future.

五选五

Memory is sometimes strange. For example, you can easily remember the name of your classmate in Grade One. But you may forget where you put your smartphone a few minutes ago. The main reason is that you are not paying attention. In fact, we can't focus on all the things around us. We have to choose what to pay attention to.        1        

Write the information down by hand.

Do you find it hard to remember the information you typed on the computer or entered on your smartphone? There may be :reason for this.      2      One of the simplest ways to improve memory is to make lists by hand.     3      

If your biggest memory problem is losing things often, there is an easy solution. Make sure everything has a regular place.4.         For example, you can keep your smartphone on the table next to the sofa. In this way, you will always know where t find it.

Play word games and puzzles.

If you want to learn how to remember things better, you can pick up a pencil and an eraser to do puzzles. Or you can use a puzzle app on your phone. A study showed that puzzles can improve your thinking ability and memory.   5.   Riddles can also help you improve your memory.

If you keep trying these methods, you will find your memory becomes better.

A. Give everything a fixed home.

B. Put everything back to that place after using it.

C. Here are some useful methods to help improve your memory.

D. Their effect is almost as good as that of some related medicines.

E. When we write things in the notebook, our brains can remember them better.