Unit 7 The secret of memory（单元分层自测·能力提升卷）英语新教材沪教版八年级上册

………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 7·提升卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：110分） 一、单项选择。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 1. To improve your memory, you need to ______ attention to what you are learning. A. pay B. take C. give D. make 2. If you want to remember a long passage, you'd better ______ it into several parts. A. break B. breaking C. to break D. broke 3. The brain will not form strong memories ______ you pay full attention. A. if B. unless C. when D. while 4. If you ______ the information regularly, it will move from short-term memory to long-term memory. A. will review B. reviewed C. review D. are reviewing 5. The teacher asked us to ______ the new words with pictures to help remember them. A. connect B. correct C. control D. consider 6. Unless you ______ your memory actively, you ______ it over time. A. use; will lose B. will use; lose C. use; lose D. will use; will lose 7. — I can't remember the order of these historical events. — If you ______ a timeline, you ______ them more clearly. A. will draw; will remember B. draw; remember C. draw; will remember D. will draw; remember 8. If you want to give a speech without notes, try the ______ palace method. A. memory B. memorable C. memorial D. memorize 9. According to the research, our memory ______ if we don't use it regularly. A. declines B. declined C. will decline D. has declined 10. To avoid forgetting things, you should ______ them as soon as possible after learning. A. review B. prevent C. protect D. pronounce 二、完形填空。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出一个最佳选项。 Do you sometimes walk into a room and forget why you are there? Don't worry—this happens to everyone. It doesn't mean your memory is ___11___. In fact, it shows how cleverly your brain manages information. Scientists call this the “doorway effect”. When you pass through a doorway, your brain ___12___ that you have finished one task and starts preparing for the next one. This is because your brain is always trying to save ___13___ for new information. It clears out the old task to make room for the new one. If you want to avoid this problem, there are several ___14___ you can try. One simple method is to repeat the thing you need to do out loud. For example, if you are going to the kitchen to get a glass of water, keep ___15___ “water, water, water” until you get there. This keeps the information active in your brain. Another effective method is to use your ___16___. If you need to remember something important, create a vivid picture in your mind. Your brain ___17___ pictures much better than words. If you connect the thing you need to remember with a funny image, you will not ___18___ it. Sleep also plays a vital role in memory. When you sleep, your brain ___19___ the day's experiences and stores the important ones. If you don't get enough sleep, your brain will not have enough time to do this job properly. Remember, if you train your brain with these techniques, you will see improvement. ___20___ you practise them regularly, however, they will not become habits. Use it or lose it—that's the golden rule for your memory! 11. A. strong B. poor C. sharp D. quick 12. A. forgets B. remembers C. decides D. guesses 13. A. time B. money C. space D. energy 14. A. questions B. problems C. excuses D. methods 15. A. saying B. writing C. reading D. hearing 16. A. imagination B. smartphone C. notebook D. dictionary 17. A. forgets B. remembers C. draws D. copies 18. A. lose B. find C. forget D. remember 19. A. creates B. reviews C. ignores D. changes 20. A. If B. Unless C. Because D. Although 三、语法选择。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出一个最佳选项。 Have you ever wondered why we forget things? Scientists have been studying this question for many years. According to their research, forgetting is not always ___21___ bad thing. In fact, it helps our brain work more efficiently. One famous theory is the “Decay Theory”. This theory suggests that memories fade away over time ___22___ we don't use them. Just like a path in the forest that becomes overgrown if nobody walks on it, memories in our brain become weak if we don't revisit them. However, there is also the “Interference Theory”. This theory explains that sometimes we forget things because other memories get ___23___ the way. For example, if you learn two similar languages, you might mix them up. The new information ___24___ with the old information, making it harder to recall either of them ___25___. So, what can we do to fight against forgetting? The first and most important step is to pay attention. If you are not paying attention when you learn something, your brain will ___26___ encode it properly. ___27___ you don't encode the information well, you won't be able to retrieve it later. Another useful strategy is to connect new information with something you already know. This is called “elaborative rehearsal”. If you connect a new word with a personal experience, you are much ___28___ likely to remember it. This method works because it creates more pathways in your brain to the same memory. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself. Even the best memories are not perfect. Unless we accept that forgetting is a normal part of ___29___, we will always feel frustrated. Remember, if you use these strategies, your memory ___30___ improve. But if you never practise them, nothing will change. 21. A. a B. an C. the D. / 22. A. if B. unless C. because D. although 23. A. on B. in C. at D. with 24. A. interfere B. interfered C. interferes D. is interfering 25. A. clear B. clearly C. clearer D. clearest 26. A. ever B. never C. always D. usually 27. A. Unless B. Because C. Although D. If 28. A. many B. much C. more D. most 29. A. live B. lives C. living D. lived 30. A. will B. won't C. can D. can't 四、阅读（共两节，共35分） 第一节 阅读理解。（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分） A Have you ever wondered why you can remember the lyrics to your favourite song but forget what you studied for history class? The answer lies in how our brains process different types of information. Emotion and Memory When something is emotionally charged, your brain pays more attention to it. This is why you can probably remember exactly where you were when you heard some exciting news. The amygdala, a small part of your brain, attaches emotional importance to events. If an event makes you feel happy, scared, or surprised, your brain marks it as "important" and stores it more deeply. Repetition and Memory Repetition is one of the oldest and most effective memory techniques. When you hear a song many times, the neural pathways in your brain become stronger. This is why you can sing along to songs you haven't heard for years. Similarly, if you review your school notes regularly, the information will move from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. If you don't review them, however, they will fade away. Visual vs. Verbal Memory Some people remember things better when they see them, while others remember better when they hear them. If you are a visual learner, using pictures, diagrams, and mind maps will help you remember information. If you are a verbal learner, reading aloud or recording your notes and listening to them will be more effective. Sleep and Memory Consolidation Scientists have discovered that sleep is not just for rest—it is when your brain processes and stores the information you learned during the day. During deep sleep, your brain replays the day's experiences and decides which ones to keep. If you stay up late studying, your brain will have less time to do this important work. The good news is that you can improve your memory. Unless you understand how your memory works, however, you will not know the best way to train it. By using these techniques, you can make your memory stronger than ever before. 31. According to the passage, why do we remember emotional events better? A. Because they happen more often. B. Because the brain marks them as important. C. Because they are easier to understand. D. Because they are always surprising. 32. What does the passage say about repetition? A. It is the least effective memory technique. B. It only works for learning songs. C. It strengthens neural pathways in the brain. D. It is only useful for visual learners. 33. What should a verbal learner do to remember better? A. Use mind maps and pictures. B. Read aloud or listen to recordings. C. Stay up late to study. D. Only study with a partner. 34. What happens during deep sleep? A. The brain rests completely. B. The brain replays and stores experiences. C. The brain forgets everything. D. The brain learns new skills. 35. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. The Mysterious Brain B. How to Never Forget Anything C. Why We Forget and How to Improve Memory D. The Importance of Sleep B When you think about your childhood, what is the first memory that comes to mind? Most people's earliest memories are from around the age of three or four. But why can't we remember anything from when we were babies? Scientists call this "childhood amnesia", and they have been studying it for decades. Sigmund Freud, the famous psychologist, believed that we repress our early memories because they contain painful or shameful feelings. However, modern scientists have a different explanation. They believe that the reason is simply that our brains are not fully developed when we are babies. The hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming new memories, is not mature until we are about two or three years old. Without a fully developed hippocampus, our brains cannot form lasting memories. This explains why we might have a few memories from age three, but almost none from age one. Another key factor is language. Before we learn to speak, we do not have the words to describe our experiences. If you cannot describe an experience in words, it is much harder for your brain to store it as a memory. Once children start speaking, their ability to remember events improves dramatically. If a child does not develop language skills on time, their memory development may also be delayed. Interestingly, children actually have very good memories—for a short time. A two-year-old can remember an event for several months. However, because their brains are still growing, these memories are often overwritten by new experiences. Unless the memory is very significant or repeated many times, it will probably be lost. So, if you cannot remember your first birthday party, don't feel bad. It is not because your memory is poor—it is just a natural part of human development. As you grow older, your memory systems become stronger and more reliable. 36. What does "childhood amnesia" refer to? A. The ability to remember everything from childhood. B. The inability to remember events from very early childhood. C. The fear of remembering childhood experiences. D. The process of forgetting everything after age three. 37. What did Sigmund Freud believe about childhood amnesia? A. It is caused by an immature hippocampus. B. It is because babies cannot speak. C. It is because people repress painful feelings. D. It is a natural part of development. 38. Why is language important for memory? A. Because words help the brain store and retrieve experiences. B. Because speaking makes the brain larger. C. Because babies enjoy talking about their memories. D. Because language is the only way to form memories. 39. What happens to a two-year-old's memory over time? A. It becomes permanent. B. It often gets overwritten by new experiences. C. It improves automatically. D. It never changes. 40. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Not remembering your early childhood is a sign of a poor memory. B. Early memories are not important for human development. C. Not remembering early childhood is completely normal. D. Everyone can remember their first birthday if they try hard enough. C Have you ever played the game "Simon Says"? It is a classic game that tests your ability to follow instructions. But did you know that playing this game can actually help improve your working memory? Working memory is different from long-term memory. It is the ability to hold information in your mind for a short period of time while you use it. For example, when you do mental arithmetic, you are using your working memory. It allows you to remember the numbers and calculate at the same time. In a 2024 study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, scientists tested the working memory of two groups of children. The first group played memory games like "Simon Says" for 15 minutes every day for three weeks. The second group did not play any memory games. At the end of the study, the first group showed a 20% improvement in their working memory tests. Why do these games work? When you play "Simon Says", you have to listen carefully, remember the instruction, and then perform the correct action—all in a short time. This process exercises several brain functions at once. The brain is like a muscle. If you use it, it becomes stronger. If you don't use it, it becomes weaker. But here is the good news: you don't have to play "Simon Says" to train your working memory. There are many other activities that can help. Playing chess, learning a new language, or even cooking from a recipe all require you to hold and process information actively. If you engage in these activities regularly, your working memory will improve gradually. Unless you challenge your brain with new and complex tasks, it will become lazy. However, if you make a habit of training your memory, the benefits will extend beyond just remembering things. Studies show that people with better working memory also perform better in problem-solving and decision-making. So, next time someone asks you to play "Simon Says" or a similar game, don't just think of it as fun—think of it as exercise for your brain! 41. What is working memory according to the passage? A. Memory for events from a long time ago. B. The ability to hold and use information for a short time. C. Memory for facts and general knowledge. D. The ability to remember names and faces. 42. What did the Cambridge University study find? A. Memory games have no effect on working memory. B. Children who played memory games improved their working memory. C. The second group showed a 20% improvement. D. All children improved their memory equally. 43. According to the passage, why does "Simon Says" improve memory? A. Because it is fun and relaxing. B. Because it exercises several brain functions at once. C. Because it requires physical strength. D. Because it is played with other people. 44. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to train working memory? A. Playing chess. B. Learning a new language. C. Cooking from a recipe. D. Watching television. 45. What is the main message of the last paragraph? A. Memory games are only for children. B. Training your memory has many benefits beyond memory itself. C. "Simon Says" is the best memory game. D. People with good memory do not need to train. 第二节 阅读填空（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） Did you know that your brain can store about 2.5 petabytes of information? That is roughly three million hours of television shows! But having a powerful brain is not enough—you also need to know how to use it effectively. ___46___ One powerful method is called spaced repetition. Instead of cramming all your studying into one night, you review the material at increasing intervals. For example, review it one hour after learning it, then one day later, then one week later, and finally one month later. ___47___ If you just cram, you will forget most of it within 24 hours. Another useful technique is the method of loci, also known as the "memory palace". This ancient method, used by Greek and Roman scholars, involves imagining a familiar place and placing the items you want to remember at specific locations along a path. ___48___ This is why many memory champions use this technique to memorize hundreds of random items in a short time. Elaborative rehearsal is also highly effective. This means connecting new information to things you already know. For example, if you learn a new word, try to use it in a sentence about your own life. ___49___ Finally, remember the importance of sleep. Your brain needs sleep to consolidate memories. If you study before going to bed, your brain will process that information while you sleep. ___50___ Unless you get enough sleep, your brain will not have time to properly store the information you learned. A. You can remember even more if you turn the information into a story or a picture. B. This method works because it forces your brain to work hard to retrieve the information each time. C. If you walk through this palace in your mind, you will be able to recall all the items in order. D. This is why a good night's sleep before an exam is more important than studying all night. E. Here are some scientifically proven techniques to make the most of your amazing brain. F. The older you get, the harder it is to learn new things. 五、语篇填词（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） Do you find it hard to remember English words? Here is some advice for you. First, try to connect new words with something you already know. For example, if you want to remember the word "gloomy", think of a (51) g______ day. This helps your brain form a picture of the word. Second, use the words in real (52) s______. Don't just memorize them from a list. Try to use new words when you speak or write. If you don't (53) p______ using them, you will forget them quickly. Third, review the words (54) r______. It is better to review a little bit every day than to review a lot at once. You can use flash cards to help you. Finally, be (55) p______ with yourself. Learning a language takes time. If you keep trying, you will see progress! 六、语法填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 The brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It controls everything we do. But how can we make our brain work ___56___ (well)? Here are some useful tips. First, exercise your brain. Just like your muscles, your brain needs exercise ___57___ (stay) healthy. You can do puzzles, play chess, or learn a new skill. If you stop ___58___ (use) your brain, it will become slow. Second, eat brain food. Some foods are ___59___ (real) good for your brain. Fish, nuts, and green vegetables help your brain work better. If you eat ___60___ (healthy), you will think more clearly. Third, get enough sleep. When you are sleeping, your brain is organizing and storing ___61___ you learned during the day. If you don't have enough sleep, your brain cannot work ___62___ (proper). Fourth, manage your stress. Too much stress can damage your brain cells. ___63___ you feel stressed, try to relax. Listening to music or taking a walk ___64___ (help) a lot. Remember, if you take good care ___65___ your brain, it will take good care of you. Your brain is your most valuable tool—use it wisely! 七、读写综合（共15分） （A）阅读匹配。下面的材料A-F分别介绍了六种改善记忆的方法。请根据五位同学的需求选择最适合他们的方法。（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） (66)____________ Alice often forgets where she puts her keys and phone. (67)____________ Bob needs to memorise 50 new vocabulary words by next Monday. (68)____________ Cindy has trouble sleeping and often feels tired during the day. (69)____________ David mixes up similar historical events and gets confused in exams. (70)____________ Emma wants to give a speech without looking at her notes. A. Try the memory palace technique—imagine walking through your home and placing each key item at a specific location. If you visualise this path, you will remember where everything is. B. Use spaced repetition—review the words on Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, and Day 15. Unless you follow a regular review schedule, you will forget most of them within a week. C. Improve your sleep habits—go to bed at the same time every night and avoid screens before bedtime. If you don't get enough deep sleep, your brain cannot consolidate memories properly. D. Create a mind map—draw the main event in the centre and connect similar events with different colours. If you compare and contrast events visually, you will be less likely to confuse them. E. Practise the memory palace method for speeches—place each section of your speech at a different location along a familiar route. If you walk through this route in your mind, the words will come naturally. F. Write the words down 100 times each. If you write more, you will remember more. （B）回答问题。请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） Do you often forget where you left your keys? Or what you wanted to buy at the supermarket? If so, you are not alone. Memory problems are common, but scientists have found some simple ways to keep your brain sharp. First, exercise is not just good for your body—it is also great for your brain. When you run, swim, or even walk quickly, more blood flows to your brain. This helps brain cells grow and connect better. A study in 2025 showed that people who exercised for 30 minutes a day had better memory than those who did not. Second, socializing is important for memory. Talking with friends, joining a club, or even having a family dinner gives your brain a good workout. When you communicate with others, you have to listen, think, and respond. This keeps your brain active. Third, learning new things helps build new connections in your brain. You can learn to play an instrument, speak a new language, or take up a new hobby. The more you challenge your brain, the stronger it becomes. Finally, don't forget to drink enough water. Your brain is about 75% water. Even mild dehydration can affect your concentration and memory. If you want your brain to work well, drink water throughout the day. Remember, it is never too late to improve your memory. If you start today, you will see a difference in a few weeks. 71. What did the 2025 study show about exercise and memory? ___________________________________________________________________________________________72. Why is socializing good for memory according to the passage? ___________________________________________________________________________________________73. What are the three ways to keep the brain sharp mentioned in the passage? ___________________________________________________________________________________________74. How much of our brain is water? ___________________________________________________________________________________________75. What can we learn from the last paragraph? ___________________________________________________________________________________________八、书面表达（共15分） 近年来，"数字健忘症"（digital amnesia）引起了越来越多人的关注。人们过度依赖智能手机存储信息，导致自身记忆力下降。请你以"How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age"为题，写一篇英语短文。 内容包括： 1. 描述数字健忘症的现象； 2. 分析数字健忘症的原因（至少两点）； 3. 提出改善建议（至少两条），并使用if或unless条件句说明建议的效果； 4. 总结全文。 要求： 1. 词数80-100； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 7·提升卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：110分） 一、单项选择。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 1. To improve your memory, you need to ______ attention to what you are learning. A. pay B. take C. give D. make 【答案】A 【解析】考查固定短语pay attention to。pay attention to为固定搭配，意为“注意/关注”，后接名词或动名词。take attention无此搭配；give attention to虽可表示“给予关注”，但非习惯表达；make attention无此搭配。该短语为Unit 7重点短语，故选A。 2. If you want to remember a long passage, you'd better ______ it into several parts. A. break B. breaking C. to break D. broke 【答案】A 【解析】考查固定搭配had better + 动词原形。had better do sth表示“最好做某事”，后接动词原形，不能接to do或ing形式。break...into...意为“把……分成……”，为单元重点短语。故选A。 3. The brain will not form strong memories ______ you pay full attention. A. if B. unless C. when D. while 【答案】B 【解析】考查unless引导条件状语从句。unless = if...not，意为“除非……否则”。句意为“除非你全神贯注，否则大脑不会形成强烈的记忆”，即“如果你不全神贯注，大脑就不会形成强烈记忆”。if需加否定词not才符合句意；when/while表时间，不符合逻辑关系。故选B。 4. If you ______ the information regularly, it will move from short-term memory to long-term memory. A. will review B. reviewed C. review D. are reviewing 【答案】C 【解析】考查if条件句“主将从现”原则。if引导的条件状语从句中，主句用一般将来时（will move），从句需用一般现在时表将来。主语you为第二人称，谓语用动词原形review。review为单元核心词汇，意为“复习”。A为将来时，B为过去式，D为进行时，均不符合。故选C。 5. The teacher asked us to ______ the new words with pictures to help remember them. A. connect B. correct C. control D. consider 【答案】A 【解析】考查动词词义辨析与短语connect...with...。connect...with...为固定搭配，意为“把……和……联系起来”，是单元重点短语。correct意为“改正”；control意为“控制”；consider意为“考虑”。句意为“老师让我们把新单词和图片联系起来以帮助记忆”，只有connect符合。故选A。 6. Unless you ______ your memory actively, you ______ it over time. A. use; will lose B. will use; lose C. use; lose D. will use; will lose 【答案】A 【解析】考查unless条件句“主将从现”原则。unless = if...not，引导条件状语从句，从句用一般现在时（use），主句用一般将来时（will lose）。use...actively意为“积极使用”，memory为单元核心词汇。B、D项从句用将来时错误；C项主句用一般现在时错误。故选A。 7. — I can't remember the order of these historical events. — If you ______ a timeline, you ______ them more clearly. A. will draw; will remember B. draw; remember C. draw; will remember D. will draw; remember 【答案】C 【解析】考查if条件句“主将从现”结构。条件句结构为：if + 一般现在时，主句 + 一般将来时。从句主语you，谓语用动词原形draw；主句用will remember。A项从句用将来时错误；B项主句用一般现在时错误；D项两项时态均错误。draw a timeline为合理建议。故选C。 8. If you want to give a speech without notes, try the ______ palace method. A. memory B. memorable C. memorial D. memorize 【答案】A 【解析】考查单元核心名词memory palace method。memory palace method为固定表达，意为“记忆宫殿法”，是Unit 7重点介绍的记忆技巧。memory为名词作定语修饰palace；memorable意为“难忘的”；memorial意为“纪念的”；memorize为动词“记住”。句意为“如果你想脱稿演讲，试试记忆宫殿法”。故选A。 9. According to the research, our memory ______ if we don't use it regularly. A. declines B. declined C. will decline D. has declined 【答案】C 【解析】考查if条件句“主将从现”原则。if从句用一般现在时（don't use），主句用一般将来时（will decline）。decline意为“衰退/下降”，为单元阅读高频词汇。A为一般现在时，B为过去式，D为现在完成时，均不符合“主将从现”的时态要求。故选C。 10. To avoid forgetting things, you should ______ them as soon as possible after learning. A. review B. prevent C. protect D. pronounce 【答案】A 【解析】考查动词词义辨析与单元核心词汇。review意为“复习”，是记忆巩固的关键步骤，为单元重点词汇。prevent意为“防止”；protect意为“保护”；pronounce意为“发音”。句意为“为了避免忘记，你应该在学习后尽快复习它们”，review符合语境。故选A。 二、完形填空。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出一个最佳选项。 Do you sometimes walk into a room and forget why you are there? Don't worry—this happens to everyone. It doesn't mean your memory is ___11___. In fact, it shows how cleverly your brain manages information. Scientists call this the “doorway effect”. When you pass through a doorway, your brain ___12___ that you have finished one task and starts preparing for the next one. This is because your brain is always trying to save ___13___ for new information. It clears out the old task to make room for the new one. If you want to avoid this problem, there are several ___14___ you can try. One simple method is to repeat the thing you need to do out loud. For example, if you are going to the kitchen to get a glass of water, keep ___15___ “water, water, water” until you get there. This keeps the information active in your brain. Another effective method is to use your ___16___. If you need to remember something important, create a vivid picture in your mind. Your brain ___17___ pictures much better than words. If you connect the thing you need to remember with a funny image, you will not ___18___ it. Sleep also plays a vital role in memory. When you sleep, your brain ___19___ the day's experiences and stores the important ones. If you don't get enough sleep, your brain will not have enough time to do this job properly. Remember, if you train your brain with these techniques, you will see improvement. ___20___ you practise them regularly, however, they will not become habits. Use it or lose it—that's the golden rule for your memory! 11. A. strong B. poor C. sharp D. quick 12. A. forgets B. remembers C. decides D. guesses 13. A. time B. money C. space D. energy 14. A. questions B. problems C. excuses D. methods 15. A. saying B. writing C. reading D. hearing 16. A. imagination B. smartphone C. notebook D. dictionary 17. A. forgets B. remembers C. draws D. copies 18. A. lose B. find C. forget D. remember 19. A. creates B. reviews C. ignores D. changes 20. A. If B. Unless C. Because D. Although 【答案】11. B 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. A 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. B 【解析】 11. 句意：这并不意味着你的记忆力差。strong强壮的；poor差的；sharp锋利的；quick快的。前文说走进房间忘记原因是很常见的现象，并不代表记忆力“差”。故选B。 12. 句意：当你穿过门口时，你的大脑决定你已经完成了一个任务，并开始准备下一个任务。forget忘记；remember记住；decide决定；guess猜测。此处表示大脑做出“决定”，认为任务已完成，从而切换注意力。故选C。 13. 句意：这是因为你的大脑总是在努力为新信息节省空间。time时间；money金钱；space空间；energy能量。大脑清除旧任务是为了给新信息腾出“空间”，与下文的“make room”形成呼应。故选C。 14. 句意：如果你想避免这个问题，有几种方法可以尝试。question问题；problem难题；excuse借口；method方法。下文介绍了具体的方法（repeat out loud、create pictures等），此处用“several methods”引出下文。故选D。 15. 句意：一直“说”水、水、水直到你到达那里。saying说；writing写；reading读；hearing听见。前文提到“repeat the thing you need to do out loud”（大声重复），此处是keep saying，表示持续“说”。故选A。 16. 句意：另一种有效的方法是运用你的想象力。imagination想象力；smartphone智能手机；notebook笔记本；dictionary词典。下文提到“create a vivid picture in your mind”（在脑海中创造生动的画面），这是运用“想象力”。故选A。 17. 句意：你的大脑记住图片比记住文字好得多。forget忘记；remember记住；draw画；copy复制。本段讨论如何帮助记忆，大脑更容易“记住”图片而非文字，这是认知科学的基本原理。故选B。 18. 句意：如果你把需要记住的东西和一个有趣的画面联系起来，你就不会忘记它。lose丢失；find找到；forget忘记；remember记住。结合上文，创造画面的目的就是帮助“不忘记”，forget符合语境。故选C。 19. 句意：当你睡觉时，你的大脑会复习白天的经历并存储重要的那些。create创造；review复习；ignore忽视；change改变。睡眠时大脑会“复习”（replay）白天的经历以巩固记忆。review为单元核心词汇。故选B。 20. 句意：然而，除非你有规律地练习它们，否则它们不会成为习惯。If如果；Unless除非；Because因为；Although虽然。此处表示条件，“除非练习，否则不会成为习惯”，用Unless引导条件状语从句。unless为单元重点语法。故选B。 三、语法选择。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出一个最佳选项。 Have you ever wondered why we forget things? Scientists have been studying this question for many years. According to their research, forgetting is not always ___21___ bad thing. In fact, it helps our brain work more efficiently. One famous theory is the “Decay Theory”. This theory suggests that memories fade away over time ___22___ we don't use them. Just like a path in the forest that becomes overgrown if nobody walks on it, memories in our brain become weak if we don't revisit them. However, there is also the “Interference Theory”. This theory explains that sometimes we forget things because other memories get ___23___ the way. For example, if you learn two similar languages, you might mix them up. The new information ___24___ with the old information, making it harder to recall either of them ___25___. So, what can we do to fight against forgetting? The first and most important step is to pay attention. If you are not paying attention when you learn something, your brain will ___26___ encode it properly. ___27___ you don't encode the information well, you won't be able to retrieve it later. Another useful strategy is to connect new information with something you already know. This is called “elaborative rehearsal”. If you connect a new word with a personal experience, you are much ___28___ likely to remember it. This method works because it creates more pathways in your brain to the same memory. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself. Even the best memories are not perfect. Unless we accept that forgetting is a normal part of ___29___, we will always feel frustrated. Remember, if you use these strategies, your memory ___30___ improve. But if you never practise them, nothing will change. 21. A. a B. an C. the D. / 22. A. if B. unless C. because D. although 23. A. on B. in C. at D. with 24. A. interfere B. interfered C. interferes D. is interfering 25. A. clear B. clearly C. clearer D. clearest 26. A. ever B. never C. always D. usually 27. A. Unless B. Because C. Although D. If 28. A. many B. much C. more D. most 29. A. live B. lives C. living D. lived 30. A. will B. won't C. can D. can't 【答案】21. A 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. A 【解析】 21. 考查冠词。句意：根据他们的研究，遗忘并不总是一件坏事。thing为可数名词单数，此处泛指“一件坏事”，bad以辅音音素/b/开头，用不定冠词a。故选A。 22. 考查连词。句意：如果我们不使用它们，记忆就会随着时间的推移而消退。前后为条件关系，表示“如果不使用，就会衰退”，用if引导条件状语从句。故选A。 23. 考查介词固定搭配。get in the way为固定短语，意为“挡路/妨碍”。此处表示其他记忆“妨碍”了回忆。故选B。 24. 考查主谓一致。句意：新信息与旧信息相互干扰。主语The new information为第三人称单数不可数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式interferes。故选C。 25. 考查副词。修饰动词recall应用副词clearly，表示“清晰地回忆”。故选B。 26. 考查副词。句意：如果你在学习时没有集中注意力，你的大脑将永远无法正确编码它。never表示“从不/永远不”，符合“不集中注意力就无法编码”的逻辑。故选B。 27. 考查连词。句意：如果你没有很好地编码信息，你就无法在以后提取它。前后为条件关系，用If引导条件状语从句。故选D。 28. 考查比较级用法。much修饰比较级more，表示程度上的“多得多”。more为much的比较级，此处用作程度副词修饰likely。故选C。 29. 考查非谓语动词。of为介词，后接动名词作宾语，living为动名词形式。故选C。 30. 考查if条件句“主将从现”原则。if条件句中，从句用一般现在时（use），主句用一般将来时（will improve）。故选A。 四、阅读（共两节，共35分） 第一节 阅读理解。（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分） A Have you ever wondered why you can remember the lyrics to your favourite song but forget what you studied for history class? The answer lies in how our brains process different types of information. Emotion and Memory When something is emotionally charged, your brain pays more attention to it. This is why you can probably remember exactly where you were when you heard some exciting news. The amygdala, a small part of your brain, attaches emotional importance to events. If an event makes you feel happy, scared, or surprised, your brain marks it as "important" and stores it more deeply. Repetition and Memory Repetition is one of the oldest and most effective memory techniques. When you hear a song many times, the neural pathways in your brain become stronger. This is why you can sing along to songs you haven't heard for years. Similarly, if you review your school notes regularly, the information will move from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. If you don't review them, however, they will fade away. Visual vs. Verbal Memory Some people remember things better when they see them, while others remember better when they hear them. If you are a visual learner, using pictures, diagrams, and mind maps will help you remember information. If you are a verbal learner, reading aloud or recording your notes and listening to them will be more effective. Sleep and Memory Consolidation Scientists have discovered that sleep is not just for rest—it is when your brain processes and stores the information you learned during the day. During deep sleep, your brain replays the day's experiences and decides which ones to keep. If you stay up late studying, your brain will have less time to do this important work. The good news is that you can improve your memory. Unless you understand how your memory works, however, you will not know the best way to train it. By using these techniques, you can make your memory stronger than ever before. 31. According to the passage, why do we remember emotional events better? A. Because they happen more often. B. Because the brain marks them as important. C. Because they are easier to understand. D. Because they are always surprising. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段"If an event makes you feel happy, scared, or surprised, your brain marks it as 'important' and stores it more deeply"，大脑会将情感事件标记为"重要"并存储得更深。A项"发生更频繁"文中未提及；C项"更容易理解"与文意无关；D项"总是令人惊讶"过于绝对，文中仅举惊讶为例之一。故选B。 32. What does the passage say about repetition? A. It is the least effective memory technique. B. It only works for learning songs. C. It strengthens neural pathways in the brain. D. It is only useful for visual learners. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段"When you hear a song many times, the neural pathways in your brain become stronger"，重复会加强大脑中的神经通路。A项"最不有效"与原文"one of the oldest and most effective"矛盾；B项"只对学歌有效"过于绝对，文中仅以歌曲为例；D项"只对视觉型学习者有用"文中未提及。故选C。 33. What should a verbal learner do to remember better? A. Use mind maps and pictures. B. Read aloud or listen to recordings. C. Stay up late to study. D. Only study with a partner. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段"If you are a verbal learner, reading aloud or recording your notes and listening to them will be more effective"，言语型学习者应大声朗读或听录音。A项是视觉型学习者的方法；C项与文中睡眠建议相悖；D项文中未提及。故选B。 34. What happens during deep sleep? A. The brain rests completely. B. The brain replays and stores experiences. C. The brain forgets everything. D. The brain learns new skills. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段"During deep sleep, your brain replays the day's experiences and decides which ones to keep"，深度睡眠时大脑会回放并存储白天的经历。A项"完全休息"与原文"processes and stores"矛盾；C项"忘记一切"与文意相反；D项"学习新技能"文中未提及。故选B。 35. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. The Mysterious Brain B. How to Never Forget Anything C. Why We Forget and How to Improve Memory D. The Importance of Sleep 【答案】C 【解析】主旨大意题。文章介绍了影响记忆的因素（情感、重复、学习类型、睡眠）以及如何改善记忆，C选项"我们为什么会忘记以及如何改善记忆"最全面准确地概括全文。A项"神秘的大脑"过于宽泛；B项"如何永不遗忘"过于绝对，文中并未承诺永不遗忘；D项"睡眠的重要性"仅为文中一部分内容。故选C。 B When you think about your childhood, what is the first memory that comes to mind? Most people's earliest memories are from around the age of three or four. But why can't we remember anything from when we were babies? Scientists call this "childhood amnesia", and they have been studying it for decades. Sigmund Freud, the famous psychologist, believed that we repress our early memories because they contain painful or shameful feelings. However, modern scientists have a different explanation. They believe that the reason is simply that our brains are not fully developed when we are babies. The hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming new memories, is not mature until we are about two or three years old. Without a fully developed hippocampus, our brains cannot form lasting memories. This explains why we might have a few memories from age three, but almost none from age one. Another key factor is language. Before we learn to speak, we do not have the words to describe our experiences. If you cannot describe an experience in words, it is much harder for your brain to store it as a memory. Once children start speaking, their ability to remember events improves dramatically. If a child does not develop language skills on time, their memory development may also be delayed. Interestingly, children actually have very good memories—for a short time. A two-year-old can remember an event for several months. However, because their brains are still growing, these memories are often overwritten by new experiences. Unless the memory is very significant or repeated many times, it will probably be lost. So, if you cannot remember your first birthday party, don't feel bad. It is not because your memory is poor—it is just a natural part of human development. As you grow older, your memory systems become stronger and more reliable. 36. What does "childhood amnesia" refer to? A. The ability to remember everything from childhood. B. The inability to remember events from very early childhood. C. The fear of remembering childhood experiences. D. The process of forgetting everything after age three. 【答案】B 【解析】词义猜测题。根据第一段"why can't we remember anything from when we were babies? Scientists call this 'childhood amnesia'"，童年失忆症指的是无法记住婴幼儿时期的事件。A项"记住童年一切"与文意相反；C项"害怕回忆童年经历"是弗洛伊德的解释而非定义；D项"三岁后忘记一切"与原文"earliest memories are from around age three"矛盾。故选B。 37. What did Sigmund Freud believe about childhood amnesia? A. It is caused by an immature hippocampus. B. It is because babies cannot speak. C. It is because people repress painful feelings. D. It is a natural part of development. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段"Sigmund Freud believed that we repress our early memories because they contain painful or shameful feelings"，弗洛伊德认为是因为人们压抑了痛苦的感受。A项是现代科学家的解释；B项是文中提到的另一个因素但不是弗洛伊德的观点；D项是文章最后一段的观点。故选C。 38. Why is language important for memory? A. Because words help the brain store and retrieve experiences. B. Because speaking makes the brain larger. C. Because babies enjoy talking about their memories. D. Because language is the only way to form memories. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段"If you cannot describe an experience in words, it is much harder for your brain to store it as a memory"，语言帮助大脑存储和提取记忆。B项"说话使大脑变大"无科学依据；C项"婴儿喜欢谈论记忆"不符合事实，婴儿尚不会说话；D项"语言是形成记忆的唯一方式"过于绝对。故选A。 39. What happens to a two-year-old's memory over time? A. It becomes permanent. B. It often gets overwritten by new experiences. C. It improves automatically. D. It never changes. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段"because their brains are still growing, these memories are often overwritten by new experiences"，幼儿的记忆常被新经历覆盖。A项"变得永久"与原文"probably be lost"矛盾；C项"自动改善"文中未提及；D项"永不改变"与文意相反。故选B。 40. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Not remembering your early childhood is a sign of a poor memory. B. Early memories are not important for human development. C. Not remembering early childhood is completely normal. D. Everyone can remember their first birthday if they try hard enough. 【答案】C 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段"It is not because your memory is poor—it is just a natural part of human development"，记不住童年早期是正常的自然现象。A项"是记忆力差的标志"与文意相反；B项"早期记忆对人类发展不重要"文中未提及；D项"只要足够努力就能记住一岁生日"与科学事实不符。故选C。 C Have you ever played the game "Simon Says"? It is a classic game that tests your ability to follow instructions. But did you know that playing this game can actually help improve your working memory? Working memory is different from long-term memory. It is the ability to hold information in your mind for a short period of time while you use it. For example, when you do mental arithmetic, you are using your working memory. It allows you to remember the numbers and calculate at the same time. In a 2024 study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, scientists tested the working memory of two groups of children. The first group played memory games like "Simon Says" for 15 minutes every day for three weeks. The second group did not play any memory games. At the end of the study, the first group showed a 20% improvement in their working memory tests. Why do these games work? When you play "Simon Says", you have to listen carefully, remember the instruction, and then perform the correct action—all in a short time. This process exercises several brain functions at once. The brain is like a muscle. If you use it, it becomes stronger. If you don't use it, it becomes weaker. But here is the good news: you don't have to play "Simon Says" to train your working memory. There are many other activities that can help. Playing chess, learning a new language, or even cooking from a recipe all require you to hold and process information actively. If you engage in these activities regularly, your working memory will improve gradually. Unless you challenge your brain with new and complex tasks, it will become lazy. However, if you make a habit of training your memory, the benefits will extend beyond just remembering things. Studies show that people with better working memory also perform better in problem-solving and decision-making. So, next time someone asks you to play "Simon Says" or a similar game, don't just think of it as fun—think of it as exercise for your brain! 41. What is working memory according to the passage? A. Memory for events from a long time ago. B. The ability to hold and use information for a short time. C. Memory for facts and general knowledge. D. The ability to remember names and faces. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段"It is the ability to hold information in your mind for a short period of time while you use it"，工作记忆是在短时间内保持和使用信息的能力。A项是长期记忆的特点；C项是语义记忆；D项文中未提及。故选B。 42. What did the Cambridge University study find? A. Memory games have no effect on working memory. B. Children who played memory games improved their working memory. C. The second group showed a 20% improvement. D. All children improved their memory equally. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段"the first group showed a 20% improvement in their working memory tests"，玩记忆游戏的孩子工作记忆有提升。A项"没有效果"与文意相反；C项"第二组提升了20%"错误，是第一组；D项"所有孩子提升相同"文中未提及。故选B。 43. According to the passage, why does "Simon Says" improve memory? A. Because it is fun and relaxing. B. Because it exercises several brain functions at once. C. Because it requires physical strength. D. Because it is played with other people. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段"This process exercises several brain functions at once"，这个游戏同时锻炼了多项大脑功能。A项"有趣放松"不是科学原因；C项"需要体力"文中未提及；D项"和别人一起玩"不是主要原因。故选B。 44. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to train working memory? A. Playing chess. B. Learning a new language. C. Cooking from a recipe. D. Watching television. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段"Playing chess, learning a new language, or even cooking from a recipe"，看电视未被提及。A、B、C项均有提及。故选D。 45. What is the main message of the last paragraph? A. Memory games are only for children. B. Training your memory has many benefits beyond memory itself. C. "Simon Says" is the best memory game. D. People with good memory do not need to train. 【答案】B 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段"the benefits will extend beyond just remembering things. Studies show that people with better working memory also perform better in problem-solving and decision-making"，训练记忆的好处不仅限于记忆本身，还涉及解决问题和决策能力。A项"只对孩子"文中未提及；C项"是最好的游戏"过于绝对；D项"不需要训练"与全文主旨相反。故选B。 第二节 阅读填空（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） Did you know that your brain can store about 2.5 petabytes of information? That is roughly three million hours of television shows! But having a powerful brain is not enough—you also need to know how to use it effectively. ___46___ One powerful method is called spaced repetition. Instead of cramming all your studying into one night, you review the material at increasing intervals. For example, review it one hour after learning it, then one day later, then one week later, and finally one month later. ___47___ If you just cram, you will forget most of it within 24 hours. Another useful technique is the method of loci, also known as the "memory palace". This ancient method, used by Greek and Roman scholars, involves imagining a familiar place and placing the items you want to remember at specific locations along a path. ___48___ This is why many memory champions use this technique to memorize hundreds of random items in a short time. Elaborative rehearsal is also highly effective. This means connecting new information to things you already know. For example, if you learn a new word, try to use it in a sentence about your own life. ___49___ Finally, remember the importance of sleep. Your brain needs sleep to consolidate memories. If you study before going to bed, your brain will process that information while you sleep. ___50___ Unless you get enough sleep, your brain will not have time to properly store the information you learned. A. You can remember even more if you turn the information into a story or a picture. B. This method works because it forces your brain to work hard to retrieve the information each time. C. If you walk through this palace in your mind, you will be able to recall all the items in order. D. This is why a good night's sleep before an exam is more important than studying all night. E. Here are some scientifically proven techniques to make the most of your amazing brain. F. The older you get, the harder it is to learn new things. 【答案】46. E 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. D 【解析】 46. 前文提到"拥有强大的大脑还不够——你还需要知道如何有效使用它"，E选项"以下是一些经过科学验证的技巧，可以让你充分利用你神奇的大脑"承接前文，总领全文，引出下文对具体方法的介绍。F项讲年龄与学习的关系，与上下文无关。故选E。 47. 前文介绍了间隔重复法的具体操作方式（1小时→1天→1周→1月），B选项"这种方法有效是因为它迫使你的大脑每次都努力提取信息"解释了该方法的科学原理，与后文"If you just cram, you will forget most of it"形成对比，逻辑连贯。A项讲将信息转化为故事或图片，属于精细复述的内容。故选B。 48. 前文介绍了轨迹记忆法的操作方式——想象熟悉的地方并将物品放在特定位置，C选项"如果你在脑海中走过这座宫殿，你将能够按顺序回忆起所有物品"说明了该方法如何帮助回忆，与后文"memory champions use this technique"形成因果关系。故选C。 49. 前文介绍了精细复述的方法——将新信息与已知信息联系，A选项"如果你把信息变成一个故事或一幅图画，你甚至能记住更多"是该方法的进一步延伸，说明如何更好地进行精细复述，与前文"use it in a sentence about your own life"是并列的具体操作方式。故选A。 50. 前文提到"如果你在睡觉前学习，你的大脑会在你睡觉时处理这些信息"，D选项"这就是为什么考试前一晚的良好睡眠比通宵学习更重要"总结了睡眠对记忆的重要性，与后文"Unless you get enough sleep...will not have time"形成呼应。故选D。 五、语篇填词（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） Do you find it hard to remember English words? Here is some advice for you. First, try to connect new words with something you already know. For example, if you want to remember the word "gloomy", think of a (51) g______ day. This helps your brain form a picture of the word. Second, use the words in real (52) s______. Don't just memorize them from a list. Try to use new words when you speak or write. If you don't (53) p______ using them, you will forget them quickly. Third, review the words (54) r______. It is better to review a little bit every day than to review a lot at once. You can use flash cards to help you. Finally, be (55) p______ with yourself. Learning a language takes time. If you keep trying, you will see progress! 【答案】51. grey/gray 52. sentences 53. practise/practice 54. regularly 55. patient 【导语】本文给出了记住英语单词的几条建议：将新词与已知事物联系、在真实句子中使用、定期复习以及对自己有耐心。 【解析】 51. 根据首字母g和语境，gloomy意为"阴沉的"，联想到"灰色的日子"，grey/gray符合语境。故填grey/gray。 52. 根据首字母s和语境，"在真实的句子中使用这些词"，sentences（句子）符合。in real sentences意为"在真实的句子中"。故填sentences。 53. 根据首字母p和语境，"如果你不练习使用它们，你就会很快忘记"，practise/practice意为"练习"，don't后接动词原形。故填practise/practice。 54. 根据首字母r和语境，"定期复习这些单词"，regularly意为"定期地/有规律地"，修饰动词review。故填regularly。 55. 根据首字母p和语境，"对自己要有耐心"，patient意为"耐心的"，作be的表语。故填patient。 六、语法填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 The brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It controls everything we do. But how can we make our brain work ___56___ (well)? Here are some useful tips. First, exercise your brain. Just like your muscles, your brain needs exercise ___57___ (stay) healthy. You can do puzzles, play chess, or learn a new skill. If you stop ___58___ (use) your brain, it will become slow. Second, eat brain food. Some foods are ___59___ (real) good for your brain. Fish, nuts, and green vegetables help your brain work better. If you eat ___60___ (healthy), you will think more clearly. Third, get enough sleep. When you are sleeping, your brain is organizing and storing ___61___ you learned during the day. If you don't have enough sleep, your brain cannot work ___62___ (proper). Fourth, manage your stress. Too much stress can damage your brain cells. ___63___ you feel stressed, try to relax. Listening to music or taking a walk ___64___ (help) a lot. Remember, if you take good care ___65___ your brain, it will take good care of you. Your brain is your most valuable tool—use it wisely! 【答案】56. better 57. to stay 58. using 59. really 60. healthily 61. what 62. properly 63. If/When 64. helps 65. of 【导语】本文介绍了让大脑更好地工作的几个建议：锻炼大脑、吃健脑食物、保证睡眠和管理压力。 【解析】 56. 考查比较级。句意：但是我们怎样才能让我们的大脑更好地工作呢？此处隐含"比现在更好"的比较含义，用well的比较级better修饰动词work。故填better。 57. 考查非谓语动词。句意：就像你的肌肉一样，你的大脑需要锻炼来保持健康。need sth to do sth为固定搭配，用不定式作目的状语，表示"需要……来做……"。故填to stay。 58. 考查非谓语动词。句意：如果你停止使用你的大脑，它会变得迟钝。stop doing sth意为"停止做某事"，用动名词作宾语。stop to do意为"停下来去做某事"，与本句意思不符。故填using。 59. 考查副词。句意：有些食物对你的大脑真的很好。修饰形容词good应用副词really，表示程度。real为形容词，不能修饰形容词。故填really。 60. 考查副词。句意：如果你吃得健康，你会思考得更清晰。修饰动词eat应用副词healthily。healthy为形容词，不能修饰动词。故填healthily。 61. 考查宾语从句引导词。句意：当你睡觉时，你的大脑正在组织和存储你白天学到的东西。what在宾语从句中作learned的宾语，意为"所……的东西"。that不能作宾语；which需在限定范围内选择；how作方式状语。故填what。 62. 考查副词。句意：如果你睡眠不足，你的大脑就无法正常工作。修饰动词work应用副词properly。proper为形容词，不能修饰动词。故填properly。 63. 考查连词。句意：如果你/当你感到压力时，试着放松。此处表示条件或时间，用If或When均可，引导条件或时间状语从句。注意首字母大写。故填If/When。 64. 考查主谓一致。句意：听音乐或散步很有帮助。动名词短语"Listening to music or taking a walk"作主语，表示单一概念，谓语动词用第三人称单数helps。注意or连接两个动名词时，谓语动词通常用单数。故填helps。 65. 考查固定搭配。句意：记住，如果你好好照顾你的大脑，它也会好好照顾你。take care of为固定搭配，意为"照顾/关心"。故填of。 七、读写综合（共15分） （A）阅读匹配。下面的材料A-F分别介绍了六种改善记忆的方法。请根据五位同学的需求选择最适合他们的方法。（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） (66)____________ Alice often forgets where she puts her keys and phone. (67)____________ Bob needs to memorise 50 new vocabulary words by next Monday. (68)____________ Cindy has trouble sleeping and often feels tired during the day. (69)____________ David mixes up similar historical events and gets confused in exams. (70)____________ Emma wants to give a speech without looking at her notes. A. Try the memory palace technique—imagine walking through your home and placing each key item at a specific location. If you visualise this path, you will remember where everything is. B. Use spaced repetition—review the words on Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, and Day 15. Unless you follow a regular review schedule, you will forget most of them within a week. C. Improve your sleep habits—go to bed at the same time every night and avoid screens before bedtime. If you don't get enough deep sleep, your brain cannot consolidate memories properly. D. Create a mind map—draw the main event in the centre and connect similar events with different colours. If you compare and contrast events visually, you will be less likely to confuse them. E. Practise the memory palace method for speeches—place each section of your speech at a different location along a familiar route. If you walk through this route in your mind, the words will come naturally. F. Write the words down 100 times each. If you write more, you will remember more. 【答案】66. A 67. B 68. C 69. D 70. E 【解析】 66. Alice的问题是经常忘记钥匙和手机放在哪里，需要记住物品位置。Memory Palace方法A的核心是"想象熟悉的家中将物品放在特定位置"，if条件句"If you visualise this path, you will remember where everything is"直接解决Alice找物品的需求。故选A。 67. Bob的需求是下周一前记住50个新单词，Spaced Repetition方法B的核心是"Day 1/3/7/15间隔复习"，unless条件句"Unless you follow a regular review schedule, you will forget most of them"强调坚持复习的重要性，最贴合Bob的备考需求。F选项只是机械重复，效率较低。故选B。 68. Cindy的问题是睡眠不好白天疲倦，Improve Sleep Habits方法C直接对应，if条件句"If you don't get enough deep sleep, your brain cannot consolidate memories properly"解释了睡眠与记忆的关系。故选C。 69. David的问题是混淆相似历史事件，Mind Map方法D的核心是"用不同颜色连接和对比相似事件"，if条件句"If you compare and contrast events visually, you will be less likely to confuse them"直接解决David混淆相似事件的难题。故选D。 70. Emma的需求是脱稿演讲，Memory Palace for Speeches方法E沿熟悉路线放置演讲各部分，if条件句"If you walk through this route in your mind, the words will come naturally"直接解决脱稿演讲的难题。A项是通用记忆宫殿，不适合演讲的顺序记忆。故选E。 （B）回答问题。请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） Do you often forget where you left your keys? Or what you wanted to buy at the supermarket? If so, you are not alone. Memory problems are common, but scientists have found some simple ways to keep your brain sharp. First, exercise is not just good for your body—it is also great for your brain. When you run, swim, or even walk quickly, more blood flows to your brain. This helps brain cells grow and connect better. A study in 2025 showed that people who exercised for 30 minutes a day had better memory than those who did not. Second, socializing is important for memory. Talking with friends, joining a club, or even having a family dinner gives your brain a good workout. When you communicate with others, you have to listen, think, and respond. This keeps your brain active. Third, learning new things helps build new connections in your brain. You can learn to play an instrument, speak a new language, or take up a new hobby. The more you challenge your brain, the stronger it becomes. Finally, don't forget to drink enough water. Your brain is about 75% water. Even mild dehydration can affect your concentration and memory. If you want your brain to work well, drink water throughout the day. Remember, it is never too late to improve your memory. If you start today, you will see a difference in a few weeks. 71. What did the 2025 study show about exercise and memory? 【答案】It showed that people who exercised for 30 minutes a day had better memory than those who did not. 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句"A study in 2025 showed that people who exercised for 30 minutes a day had better memory than those who did not"，直接引用原文信息作答。注意时态为一般过去时，完整回答。 72. Why is socializing good for memory according to the passage? 【答案】Because when we communicate with others, we have to listen, think, and respond, which keeps our brain active. 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段"When you communicate with others, you have to listen, think, and respond. This keeps your brain active"，社交通过促使我们倾听、思考和回应来保持大脑活跃。注意用because引导原因状语从句完整作答。 73. What are the three ways to keep the brain sharp mentioned in the passage? 【答案】They are exercising, socializing, and learning new things. / Exercise, socializing, and learning new things. 【解析】细节归纳题。文章第二段讲exercise，第三段讲socializing，第四段讲learning new things，第五段讲drinking water（这是额外补充，主要三点是前三者）。回答要涵盖三个要点，可用完整句子或短语。 74. How much of our brain is water? 【答案】About 75% of our brain is water. 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段"Your brain is about 75% water"，直接引用原文信息作答。 75. What can we learn from the last paragraph? 【答案】We can learn that it is never too late to improve our memory, and if we start today, we will see a difference in a few weeks. 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段"it is never too late to improve your memory. If you start today, you will see a difference in a few weeks"，直接引用原文信息，注意用完整句子作答。 八、书面表达（共15分） 近年来，"数字健忘症"（digital amnesia）引起了越来越多人的关注。人们过度依赖智能手机存储信息，导致自身记忆力下降。请你以"How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age"为题，写一篇英语短文。 内容包括： 1. 描述数字健忘症的现象； 2. 分析数字健忘症的原因（至少两点）； 3. 提出改善建议（至少两条），并使用if或unless条件句说明建议的效果； 4. 总结全文。 要求： 1. 词数80-100； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age Nowadays, many people suffer from "digital amnesia" — they can't remember phone numbers, addresses, or even birthdays because they rely too much on their smartphones to store everything. There are two main causes of this problem. First, if we always store information on our phones, our brains get less practice and become weaker. Second, spending too much time on our phones reduces our attention, making it harder for our brains to form strong memories. To protect our memory, we should take action. If we practise remembering important information before looking it up on our phones, our memory will stay active. Also, unless we set limits on our phone use, digital amnesia will keep getting worse. Turning off unnecessary notifications is a good start. In conclusion, if we use our memory actively and reduce our dependence on digital devices, our memory can remain strong throughout our lives. 1 / 18 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 7·提升卷（参考答案） 一、单项选择（每小题1分，共10分） 1-5 A A B C A 6-10 A C A C A 二、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分） 11-15 B C C D A 16-20 A B C B B 三、语法选择（每小题1分，共10分） 21-25 A A B C B 26-30 B D C C A 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分） 31-35 B C B B C 36-40 B C A B C 41-45 B B B D B 五、阅读填空（每小题1分，共5分） 46-50 E B C A D 六、语篇填词（每小题1分，共5分） 51. grey / gray52. sentences53. practise / practice54. regularly55. patient 七、语法填空（每小题1分，共10分） 56. better 57. to stay 58. using 59. really 60. healthily 61. what 62. properly 63. If / When 64. helps 65. of 八、读写综合 A. 项目情景（每小题1分，共5分） 66-70 A B C D E B. 回答问题（每小题2分，共10分） 71. It showed that people who exercised for 30 minutes a day had better memory than those who did not. 72. Because when we communicate with others, we have to listen, think, and respond, which keeps our brain active. 73. They are exercising, socializing, and learning new things. 74. About 75% of our brain is water. 75. We can learn that it is never too late to improve our memory, and if we start today, we will see a difference in a few weeks. 九、书面表达（15分） How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age Nowadays, many people suffer from "digital amnesia" — they can't remember phone numbers, addresses, or even birthdays because they rely too much on their smartphones to store everything. There are two main causes of this problem. First, if we always store information on our phones, our brains get less practice and become weaker. Second, spending too much time on our phones reduces our attention, making it harder for our brains to form strong memories. To protect our memory, we should take action. If we practise remembering important information before looking it up on our phones, our memory will stay active. Also, unless we set limits on our phone use, digital amnesia will keep getting worse. Turning off unnecessary notifications is a good start. In conclusion, if we use our memory actively and reduce our dependence on digital devices, our memory can remain strong throughout our lives. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 7·提升卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：110分） 一、单项选择。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 1. To improve your memory, you need to ______ attention to what you are learning. A. pay B. take C. give D. make 2. If you want to remember a long passage, you'd better ______ it into several parts. A. break B. breaking C. to break D. broke 3. The brain will not form strong memories ______ you pay full attention. A. if B. unless C. when D. while 4. If you ______ the information regularly, it will move from short-term memory to long-term memory. A. will review B. reviewed C. review D. are reviewing 5. The teacher asked us to ______ the new words with pictures to help remember them. A. connect B. correct C. control D. consider 6. Unless you ______ your memory actively, you ______ it over time. A. use; will lose B. will use; lose C. use; lose D. will use; will lose 7. — I can't remember the order of these historical events. — If you ______ a timeline, you ______ them more clearly. A. will draw; will remember B. draw; remember C. draw; will remember D. will draw; remember 8. If you want to give a speech without notes, try the ______ palace method. A. memory B. memorable C. memorial D. memorize 9. According to the research, our memory ______ if we don't use it regularly. A. declines B. declined C. will decline D. has declined 10. To avoid forgetting things, you should ______ them as soon as possible after learning. A. review B. prevent C. protect D. pronounce 二、完形填空。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出一个最佳选项。 Do you sometimes walk into a room and forget why you are there? Don't worry—this happens to everyone. It doesn't mean your memory is ___11___. In fact, it shows how cleverly your brain manages information. Scientists call this the “doorway effect”. When you pass through a doorway, your brain ___12___ that you have finished one task and starts preparing for the next one. This is because your brain is always trying to save ___13___ for new information. It clears out the old task to make room for the new one. If you want to avoid this problem, there are several ___14___ you can try. One simple method is to repeat the thing you need to do out loud. For example, if you are going to the kitchen to get a glass of water, keep ___15___ “water, water, water” until you get there. This keeps the information active in your brain. Another effective method is to use your ___16___. If you need to remember something important, create a vivid picture in your mind. Your brain ___17___ pictures much better than words. If you connect the thing you need to remember with a funny image, you will not ___18___ it. Sleep also plays a vital role in memory. When you sleep, your brain ___19___ the day's experiences and stores the important ones. If you don't get enough sleep, your brain will not have enough time to do this job properly. Remember, if you train your brain with these techniques, you will see improvement. ___20___ you practise them regularly, however, they will not become habits. Use it or lose it—that's the golden rule for your memory! 11. A. strong B. poor C. sharp D. quick 12. A. forgets B. remembers C. decides D. guesses 13. A. time B. money C. space D. energy 14. A. questions B. problems C. excuses D. methods 15. A. saying B. writing C. reading D. hearing 16. A. imagination B. smartphone C. notebook D. dictionary 17. A. forgets B. remembers C. draws D. copies 18. A. lose B. find C. forget D. remember 19. A. creates B. reviews C. ignores D. changes 20. A. If B. Unless C. Because D. Although 三、语法选择。（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出一个最佳选项。 Have you ever wondered why we forget things? Scientists have been studying this question for many years. According to their research, forgetting is not always ___21___ bad thing. In fact, it helps our brain work more efficiently. One famous theory is the “Decay Theory”. This theory suggests that memories fade away over time ___22___ we don't use them. Just like a path in the forest that becomes overgrown if nobody walks on it, memories in our brain become weak if we don't revisit them. However, there is also the “Interference Theory”. This theory explains that sometimes we forget things because other memories get ___23___ the way. For example, if you learn two similar languages, you might mix them up. The new information ___24___ with the old information, making it harder to recall either of them ___25___. So, what can we do to fight against forgetting? The first and most important step is to pay attention. If you are not paying attention when you learn something, your brain will ___26___ encode it properly. ___27___ you don't encode the information well, you won't be able to retrieve it later. Another useful strategy is to connect new information with something you already know. This is called “elaborative rehearsal”. If you connect a new word with a personal experience, you are much ___28___ likely to remember it. This method works because it creates more pathways in your brain to the same memory. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself. Even the best memories are not perfect. Unless we accept that forgetting is a normal part of ___29___, we will always feel frustrated. Remember, if you use these strategies, your memory ___30___ improve. But if you never practise them, nothing will change. 21. A. a B. an C. the D. / 22. A. if B. unless C. because D. although 23. A. on B. in C. at D. with 24. A. interfere B. interfered C. interferes D. is interfering 25. A. clear B. clearly C. clearer D. clearest 26. A. ever B. never C. always D. usually 27. A. Unless B. Because C. Although D. If 28. A. many B. much C. more D. most 29. A. live B. lives C. living D. lived 30. A. will B. won't C. can D. can't 四、阅读（共两节，共35分） 第一节 阅读理解。（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分） A Have you ever wondered why you can remember the lyrics to your favourite song but forget what you studied for history class? The answer lies in how our brains process different types of information. Emotion and Memory When something is emotionally charged, your brain pays more attention to it. This is why you can probably remember exactly where you were when you heard some exciting news. The amygdala, a small part of your brain, attaches emotional importance to events. If an event makes you feel happy, scared, or surprised, your brain marks it as "important" and stores it more deeply. Repetition and Memory Repetition is one of the oldest and most effective memory techniques. When you hear a song many times, the neural pathways in your brain become stronger. This is why you can sing along to songs you haven't heard for years. Similarly, if you review your school notes regularly, the information will move from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. If you don't review them, however, they will fade away. Visual vs. Verbal Memory Some people remember things better when they see them, while others remember better when they hear them. If you are a visual learner, using pictures, diagrams, and mind maps will help you remember information. If you are a verbal learner, reading aloud or recording your notes and listening to them will be more effective. Sleep and Memory Consolidation Scientists have discovered that sleep is not just for rest—it is when your brain processes and stores the information you learned during the day. During deep sleep, your brain replays the day's experiences and decides which ones to keep. If you stay up late studying, your brain will have less time to do this important work. The good news is that you can improve your memory. Unless you understand how your memory works, however, you will not know the best way to train it. By using these techniques, you can make your memory stronger than ever before. 31. According to the passage, why do we remember emotional events better? A. Because they happen more often. B. Because the brain marks them as important. C. Because they are easier to understand. D. Because they are always surprising. 32. What does the passage say about repetition? A. It is the least effective memory technique. B. It only works for learning songs. C. It strengthens neural pathways in the brain. D. It is only useful for visual learners. 33. What should a verbal learner do to remember better? A. Use mind maps and pictures. B. Read aloud or listen to recordings. C. Stay up late to study. D. Only study with a partner. 34. What happens during deep sleep? A. The brain rests completely. B. The brain replays and stores experiences. C. The brain forgets everything. D. The brain learns new skills. 35. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. The Mysterious Brain B. How to Never Forget Anything C. Why We Forget and How to Improve Memory D. The Importance of Sleep B When you think about your childhood, what is the first memory that comes to mind? Most people's earliest memories are from around the age of three or four. But why can't we remember anything from when we were babies? Scientists call this "childhood amnesia", and they have been studying it for decades. Sigmund Freud, the famous psychologist, believed that we repress our early memories because they contain painful or shameful feelings. However, modern scientists have a different explanation. They believe that the reason is simply that our brains are not fully developed when we are babies. The hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming new memories, is not mature until we are about two or three years old. Without a fully developed hippocampus, our brains cannot form lasting memories. This explains why we might have a few memories from age three, but almost none from age one. Another key factor is language. Before we learn to speak, we do not have the words to describe our experiences. If you cannot describe an experience in words, it is much harder for your brain to store it as a memory. Once children start speaking, their ability to remember events improves dramatically. If a child does not develop language skills on time, their memory development may also be delayed. Interestingly, children actually have very good memories—for a short time. A two-year-old can remember an event for several months. However, because their brains are still growing, these memories are often overwritten by new experiences. Unless the memory is very significant or repeated many times, it will probably be lost. So, if you cannot remember your first birthday party, don't feel bad. It is not because your memory is poor—it is just a natural part of human development. As you grow older, your memory systems become stronger and more reliable. 36. What does "childhood amnesia" refer to? A. The ability to remember everything from childhood. B. The inability to remember events from very early childhood. C. The fear of remembering childhood experiences. D. The process of forgetting everything after age three. 37. What did Sigmund Freud believe about childhood amnesia? A. It is caused by an immature hippocampus. B. It is because babies cannot speak. C. It is because people repress painful feelings. D. It is a natural part of development. 38. Why is language important for memory? A. Because words help the brain store and retrieve experiences. B. Because speaking makes the brain larger. C. Because babies enjoy talking about their memories. D. Because language is the only way to form memories. 39. What happens to a two-year-old's memory over time? A. It becomes permanent. B. It often gets overwritten by new experiences. C. It improves automatically. D. It never changes. 40. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Not remembering your early childhood is a sign of a poor memory. B. Early memories are not important for human development. C. Not remembering early childhood is completely normal. D. Everyone can remember their first birthday if they try hard enough. C Have you ever played the game "Simon Says"? It is a classic game that tests your ability to follow instructions. But did you know that playing this game can actually help improve your working memory? Working memory is different from long-term memory. It is the ability to hold information in your mind for a short period of time while you use it. For example, when you do mental arithmetic, you are using your working memory. It allows you to remember the numbers and calculate at the same time. In a 2024 study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, scientists tested the working memory of two groups of children. The first group played memory games like "Simon Says" for 15 minutes every day for three weeks. The second group did not play any memory games. At the end of the study, the first group showed a 20% improvement in their working memory tests. Why do these games work? When you play "Simon Says", you have to listen carefully, remember the instruction, and then perform the correct action—all in a short time. This process exercises several brain functions at once. The brain is like a muscle. If you use it, it becomes stronger. If you don't use it, it becomes weaker. But here is the good news: you don't have to play "Simon Says" to train your working memory. There are many other activities that can help. Playing chess, learning a new language, or even cooking from a recipe all require you to hold and process information actively. If you engage in these activities regularly, your working memory will improve gradually. Unless you challenge your brain with new and complex tasks, it will become lazy. However, if you make a habit of training your memory, the benefits will extend beyond just remembering things. Studies show that people with better working memory also perform better in problem-solving and decision-making. So, next time someone asks you to play "Simon Says" or a similar game, don't just think of it as fun—think of it as exercise for your brain! 41. What is working memory according to the passage? A. Memory for events from a long time ago. B. The ability to hold and use information for a short time. C. Memory for facts and general knowledge. D. The ability to remember names and faces. 42. What did the Cambridge University study find? A. Memory games have no effect on working memory. B. Children who played memory games improved their working memory. C. The second group showed a 20% improvement. D. All children improved their memory equally. 43. According to the passage, why does "Simon Says" improve memory? A. Because it is fun and relaxing. B. Because it exercises several brain functions at once. C. Because it requires physical strength. D. Because it is played with other people. 44. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to train working memory? A. Playing chess. B. Learning a new language. C. Cooking from a recipe. D. Watching television. 45. What is the main message of the last paragraph? A. Memory games are only for children. B. Training your memory has many benefits beyond memory itself. C. "Simon Says" is the best memory game. D. People with good memory do not need to train. 第二节 阅读填空（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） Did you know that your brain can store about 2.5 petabytes of information? That is roughly three million hours of television shows! But having a powerful brain is not enough—you also need to know how to use it effectively. ___46___ One powerful method is called spaced repetition. Instead of cramming all your studying into one night, you review the material at increasing intervals. For example, review it one hour after learning it, then one day later, then one week later, and finally one month later. ___47___ If you just cram, you will forget most of it within 24 hours. Another useful technique is the method of loci, also known as the "memory palace". This ancient method, used by Greek and Roman scholars, involves imagining a familiar place and placing the items you want to remember at specific locations along a path. ___48___ This is why many memory champions use this technique to memorize hundreds of random items in a short time. Elaborative rehearsal is also highly effective. This means connecting new information to things you already know. For example, if you learn a new word, try to use it in a sentence about your own life. ___49___ Finally, remember the importance of sleep. Your brain needs sleep to consolidate memories. If you study before going to bed, your brain will process that information while you sleep. ___50___ Unless you get enough sleep, your brain will not have time to properly store the information you learned. A. You can remember even more if you turn the information into a story or a picture. B. This method works because it forces your brain to work hard to retrieve the information each time. C. If you walk through this palace in your mind, you will be able to recall all the items in order. D. This is why a good night's sleep before an exam is more important than studying all night. E. Here are some scientifically proven techniques to make the most of your amazing brain. F. The older you get, the harder it is to learn new things. 五、语篇填词（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） Do you find it hard to remember English words? Here is some advice for you. First, try to connect new words with something you already know. For example, if you want to remember the word "gloomy", think of a (51) g______ day. This helps your brain form a picture of the word. Second, use the words in real (52) s______. Don't just memorize them from a list. Try to use new words when you speak or write. If you don't (53) p______ using them, you will forget them quickly. Third, review the words (54) r______. It is better to review a little bit every day than to review a lot at once. You can use flash cards to help you. Finally, be (55) p______ with yourself. Learning a language takes time. If you keep trying, you will see progress! 六、语法填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 The brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It controls everything we do. But how can we make our brain work ___56___ (well)? Here are some useful tips. First, exercise your brain. Just like your muscles, your brain needs exercise ___57___ (stay) healthy. You can do puzzles, play chess, or learn a new skill. If you stop ___58___ (use) your brain, it will become slow. Second, eat brain food. Some foods are ___59___ (real) good for your brain. Fish, nuts, and green vegetables help your brain work better. If you eat ___60___ (healthy), you will think more clearly. Third, get enough sleep. When you are sleeping, your brain is organizing and storing ___61___ you learned during the day. If you don't have enough sleep, your brain cannot work ___62___ (proper). Fourth, manage your stress. Too much stress can damage your brain cells. ___63___ you feel stressed, try to relax. Listening to music or taking a walk ___64___ (help) a lot. Remember, if you take good care ___65___ your brain, it will take good care of you. Your brain is your most valuable tool—use it wisely! 七、读写综合（共15分） （A）阅读匹配。下面的材料A-F分别介绍了六种改善记忆的方法。请根据五位同学的需求选择最适合他们的方法。（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） (66)____________ Alice often forgets where she puts her keys and phone. (67)____________ Bob needs to memorise 50 new vocabulary words by next Monday. (68)____________ Cindy has trouble sleeping and often feels tired during the day. (69)____________ David mixes up similar historical events and gets confused in exams. (70)____________ Emma wants to give a speech without looking at her notes. A. Try the memory palace technique—imagine walking through your home and placing each key item at a specific location. If you visualise this path, you will remember where everything is. B. Use spaced repetition—review the words on Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, and Day 15. Unless you follow a regular review schedule, you will forget most of them within a week. C. Improve your sleep habits—go to bed at the same time every night and avoid screens before bedtime. If you don't get enough deep sleep, your brain cannot consolidate memories properly. D. Create a mind map—draw the main event in the centre and connect similar events with different colours. If you compare and contrast events visually, you will be less likely to confuse them. E. Practise the memory palace method for speeches—place each section of your speech at a different location along a familiar route. If you walk through this route in your mind, the words will come naturally. F. Write the words down 100 times each. If you write more, you will remember more. （B）回答问题。请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） Do you often forget where you left your keys? Or what you wanted to buy at the supermarket? If so, you are not alone. Memory problems are common, but scientists have found some simple ways to keep your brain sharp. First, exercise is not just good for your body—it is also great for your brain. When you run, swim, or even walk quickly, more blood flows to your brain. This helps brain cells grow and connect better. A study in 2025 showed that people who exercised for 30 minutes a day had better memory than those who did not. Second, socializing is important for memory. Talking with friends, joining a club, or even having a family dinner gives your brain a good workout. When you communicate with others, you have to listen, think, and respond. This keeps your brain active. Third, learning new things helps build new connections in your brain. You can learn to play an instrument, speak a new language, or take up a new hobby. The more you challenge your brain, the stronger it becomes. Finally, don't forget to drink enough water. Your brain is about 75% water. Even mild dehydration can affect your concentration and memory. If you want your brain to work well, drink water throughout the day. Remember, it is never too late to improve your memory. If you start today, you will see a difference in a few weeks. 71. What did the 2025 study show about exercise and memory? ___________________________________________________________________________________________72. Why is socializing good for memory according to the passage? ___________________________________________________________________________________________73. What are the three ways to keep the brain sharp mentioned in the passage? ___________________________________________________________________________________________74. How much of our brain is water? ___________________________________________________________________________________________75. What can we learn from the last paragraph? ___________________________________________________________________________________________八、书面表达（共15分） 近年来，"数字健忘症"（digital amnesia）引起了越来越多人的关注。人们过度依赖智能手机存储信息，导致自身记忆力下降。请你以"How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age"为题，写一篇英语短文。 内容包括： 1. 描述数字健忘症的现象； 2. 分析数字健忘症的原因（至少两点）； 3. 提出改善建议（至少两条），并使用if或unless条件句说明建议的效果； 4. 总结全文。 要求： 1. 词数80-100； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 How to Protect Our Memory in the Digital Age ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 / 18 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $