Question

    A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, while a bad memory as something that cannot be changed.

1.

◆Take an interest.

We all remember the things we are interested in, and always forget the ones that bore us. This explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results easily but struggle（挣扎） with dates from their history lessons!

2.

◆Repeat things in chunks.(块）

Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time.

3.

The following numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. But look at them in “groups” or “chunks” repeatedly and it becomes much easier:149 217 8919 318 483.

◆Invent a story.

4.

In experiments , people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this way. When they were tested later , they could remember about 90% of them. The test result was really amazing!

◆Take physical exercise

5.

Exercise also lowers stress. As we know ,too much pressure is very bad for the memory.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整，并将其标号填写在下面题号后的横线上。

A.Develop an active interest in what you want to remember. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions--the more,the better!

B.Physical exercise is important for your memory, because it sends more oxygen (氧气) to your brain, and that makes your memory work better.

C.To remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the things you want to remember.

D.In fact, there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory. Here are some tips for you.

E.For example, remembering a phone number for a fewer seconds. Grouping numbers may help you to remember them.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.E

4.C

5.B

【解析】

本文讲述了好的记忆通常都是很自然形成的，不好的记忆似乎是永远无法改变的。介绍了一些方法帮助人们增强记忆力。找一个有兴趣的东西；以块为单位重复事情；创编一个小故事；做运动等方式都可以帮助提高记忆力。

1.根据上文“A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, while a bad memory as something that cannot be changed.”好的记忆通常都是很自然形成的，不好的记忆似乎是永远无法改变的。下文依次有小标题“Take an interest…Repeat things in chunks…Invent a story…Take physical exercise…”找一个有兴趣的东西；以块为单位重复事情；创编一个小故事；做运动等方式方法。与之搭配的应该是：事实上，有很多帮助你改善记忆力的方法。这有一些建议给你。故选D。

2.根据标题“Take an interest.”找一个兴趣。本部分介绍利用兴趣改善记忆的方法。与之搭配的应该是：开发一个你想记住的积极的兴趣爱好。一个让你更加感兴趣的方法是多问问题，越多越好。故选A。

3.根据上文“Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time.”用块的方式重复是短时间记住东西的最好方法。根据下文“The following numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember…”下面的数字对于我们来说不可能记住。与之搭配的应该是：例如，把一个电话号码多记几秒。以组形式的数字记忆也许能帮助你记住它们。故选E。

4.根据标题“Invent a story.”创编一个故事。本部分介绍通过编故事形式记住东西。根据下文“In experiments, people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this way.”在实验当中，人们要求用这个方式记120多个词。与之搭配的应该是：为了记住长的列表，试着把想要记住的所有东西创编一个故事。故选C。

5.根据标题“Take physical exercise.”参加体育运动。本部分介绍通过参加体育锻炼记住东西。根据下文“Exercise also lowers stress.”运动也能减少压力。与之搭配的应该是：体育锻炼对你的记忆力有好处，因为它为你的大脑输送更多的氧气，然后让你的记忆力更好地工作。故选B。