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Unit 4 Our Memory
满分：90分 时间：100分钟
一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lily looked at the wooden box in the corner. It was old and dusty. “Why do you keep this old junk ” she asked her 1._________, carrying it to the living room where she sat reading. Her mum looked up, her eyes softening as she closed her book. “Open it, and you’ll find out the 2._________,” she said with a smile.
Inside, hidden in paper, were small 3._________: a drawing of a rainbow Lily made at age 5, a tiny toy car she’d lost and cried over, and a note with her childish(幼稚的) handwriting. “I can’t 4._________ you kept all these!” Lily said, running her fingers over the things. Her mum nodded, 5._________ the drawing.
“Remember when you came home 6._________ because it didn’t win the art contest You said no one would ever like it.” “Of course,” Lily said 7._________ and smiled. “But you dried my tears and said it was the most 8._________ piece you’d ever seen.”
“That’s right,” her mum said. “This box isn’t junk. It’s a treasure and it’s a collection of our moments. Every time you shared something, I saved it to 9._________ me how much those little things matter.” Lily hugged the box tightly. She’d been caught up in homework, exams, and hanging out with friends lately 10._________ she hardly had time to talk to her mum or share her days. “I’m sorry I’ve been pushing you away,” she said in a low voice, and a wave of regret(后悔) washed over 11._________.
Her mum put the hand on her shoulder gently. “It’s never too 12._________ to slow down. How about adding something new to the box tonight Maybe a 13._________ of us together ”
Lily’s face lit up. She ran to get her phone, and they took a funny picture. As they put it into the box, Lily 14._________ that love isn’t about big events. It’s about cherishing(珍惜) the small, common moments that connect families together. From that day on, she made sure to share more of her life with her mum, knowing those moments would soon become 15._________ memories in their box.
1．A．mum B．brother C．grandpa D．uncle
2．A．way B．problem C．reason D．project
3．A．collections B．boxes C．toys D．clothes
4．A．support B．stand C．decide D．believe
5．A．cutting off B．pointing at C．clearing out D．leaving out
6．A．singing B．wondering C．crying D．laughing
7．A．nervously B．sadly C．angrily D．softly
8．A．beautiful B．common C．similar D．boring
9．A．remind B．miss C．change D．leave
10．A．so B．but C．if D．because
11．A．me B．her C．him D．us
12．A．lucky B．careful C．late D．free
13．A．photo B．drawing C．book D．pet
14．A．pretended B．realized C．recalled D．forgot
15．A．useless B．simple C．painful D．sweet
二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
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Do you think it's hard to remember things Do you often forget where you put your erasers According to many studies, some foods are good for your memory. Why not try them
Scientists have found that vitamin B2 can improve your memory. It's found in common things like milk and dark green vegetables You can have a banana for your breakfast. It will be easier for you to focus on what the teachers say.
Studies have shown that eating fish once a week produces a 10 percent slower decline (衰退) in memory. We know that eggs are full of vitamin B12.It helps to fight against brain shrinkage (收缩).
If you're really serious about your memory, don't forget to make time for a good breakfast. A study found breakfast helped people score better on memory tests.“You are what you eat.” A healthy eating habit is great for your bodies. What's more, junk foods like cola, fried chips and candies are bad for your health and memory. You should try to keep away from them.
16．If Jenny feels sleepy, which food can help her focus on the morning math class
A．Bananas. B．Milk or vegetables.
C．Fried chips. D．Fish or eggs.
17．What benefit can we get from eating fish once a week
A．It stops brain shrinkage. B．It makes us focus in class.
C．It slows down memory decline. D．It provides Vitamin B2.
18．What does vitamin B12 in eggs help do
A．Speed up memory loss. B．Stop the brain from shrinking.
C．Make people focus quickly. D．Provide enough vitamin B2.
19．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．A cup of tea can help you relax. B．Breakfast is very important.
C．Milk can help improve memory. D．Candies are full of vitamin B12.
20．The article is probably from a ___________．
A．diary B．dictionary C．newspaper D．storybook
B
Dad gets a little nervous when he talks in front of a crowd. He isn’t outgoing and he doesn’t like to communicate with other people. What’s more, he is short. But in my eyes, he’s the best dad.
It was a long night and it was raining. Just when I was about to listen to my favorite singer’s new song, I heard a quick heavy knock on my bedroom door. It was Dad. “Come on, Bob,” he said to me. “Now you have to see something.”
Then we were in the car. I had no idea what was going on, but I was a little intrigued because I thought we would see something interesting. Otherwise (否则), Dad would never make me out of my room and take me for a car ride on a dark rainy night.
The next thing I knew was that we were on an empty street, staring at some silly, childish toys in a store.
“What are we doing here, Dad ” I asked. “Why are we staring at these toys ”
“How can you not remember ” Dad looked at me in excitement. “You cried for one of these on your fifth birthday—you didn’t talk to me for two whole days because I couldn’t get one,” he continued. “And guess what I found them! Quickly, tell me, which one do you like ”
I froze(呆住), and then cried. I was fourteen then.
I hugged Dad. That night made him the best dad in the world and made me the luckiest child.
21．What does the underlined word “intrigued” mean
A．Angry. B．Nervous. C．Sleepy. D．Interested.
22．Why did Bob cry after hearing his dad’s words
A．Because he disliked the childish toys.
B．Because he was angry that his dad forgot the toy.
C．Because he was moved by his dad’s long memory.
D．Because he was sorry for not talking to him then.
23．What can we know about Bob’s dad
A．He usually takes Bob out on rainy nights.
B．He always buys gifts for Bob on his birthday.
C．He remembers Bob’s childhood wishes deeply.
D．He likes to communicate with others in daily life.
24．What can we learn from the story
A．Small and caring actions can show deep love.
B．Expensive gifts are the best way to make kids happy.
C．Outgoing people are better at showing love to kids.
D．Parents should meet kids’ wishes right away.
25．What’s the best title for the passage
A．An Expensive Gift. B．The Best Dad
C．An Exciting Birthday D．A Long Car Ride
C
Is there a way to quickly recall information just before taking an exam Walking backward might be a solution. Scientists from the University of Roehampton in the UK said this activity can help people improve their short-term memory.
Researchers asked 114 volunteers to watch a video. After watching the video, they were divided into three groups. One group was told to walk 10 metres forward. The second group stood in one place 10 metres backward. The third group walked backward 10 metres. All three groups were then asked 20 questions about what they saw in the video.
The scientists found that the backward-walking group got two more answers correct on average than the other two groups.
This suggests that the connection between the concepts (概念) of time and space is important for how our minds form memories. “Time is actually shown through space,” said Aleksandar Aksentijevic, who led the study, told the Daily Mail. When you walk backward, you see things from a different point compared to walking forward. This difference helps people recall things that happened in the past.
And walking backward is not just good for the brain. It is also good for the rest of the body. Compared to walking forward, walking backward is more challenging. This can help us improve our fitness, says New Scientist. Walking backward uses more energy in a short time and burns more calories.
In addition, walking backward is less stressful for our knees. It could be helpful for people who often have pain in their knees, according to researchers from the University of Oregon in the US. Walking backward also keeps our spines (脊柱) strong, which can ease(缓解) pain in the lower back. This might be why many old people like walking backward.
26．What does “this activity” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．Improving memory. B．Taking an exam.
C．Walking backward. D．Recalling information.
27．What’s the purpose of Paragraph 2
A．To introduce a useful and helpful way of walking.
B．To explain why walking backward improves memory.
C．To show who can answer more questions correctly.
D．To describe how the scientists did their research.
28．According to New Scientist, what’s the advantage of walking backward
A．It helps people remember information easily.
B．It allows people to see things in a new way.
C．It makes people healthy and uses more energy.
D．It can ease pain in people’s knees and backs.
29．What is the passage mainly about
A．Walking backward is becoming a popular way to lose weight.
B．Walking backward can be helpful for people in many ways.
C．Walking backward for 10 metres every day is good for health.
D．Memories are formed when people do challenging activities.
30．Where is the passage probably taken from
A．A storybook. B．A film review.
C．A guidebook. D．A science magazine.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读短文，从方框内所列选项中，选出最佳选项填入对应空白处，使短文通顺、连贯。(选项中有一项多余)
A good memory is very important to human beings, especially to students, because they have to memorize a lot of knowledge every day. But how do you improve your memory 31.________
Focusing attention. As long as you pay attention to something and put your heart into it, your brain will leave a deep memory trace (痕迹) and it's not easy to forget it.
Increasing interest.32.________ With a strong interest in what you are learning, you will be active and happy to learn it, and it will give a deep memory to you.
33.________Memories based on understanding will last longer.
Studying over and over again. 34.________ So you don't forget them easily. Studies have found that the more people get used to remembering things, the better their memories are.
35.________ Taking breaks, changing your diet and using mind maps are some of them. You can try the above tips to keep a good memory.
A．Understanding memory. B．Here are some tips that might help you. C．There are other ways to improve your memory. D．Interest is the best teacher. E．It's important to keep the habit of remembering. F．That means you can memorize what you've learned several more times.
三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读短文，从方框中选出恰当的单词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意义完整。每空仅填一词，每词仅用一次。
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It’s said that using certain skills is “just like riding a bike.” In other words, once they’ve been learned, you never forget 36._______. And it’s true that while we often forget facts, we can usually jump on a bike and ride away without 37._______ about it.
But why are you generally still able to ride a bike even after having not 38._______ one for years The answer is that certain skills, such as how to drive or 39._______ an instrument, are part of our procedural(程序性的) memory. It is a kind of 40._______ memory that performs different procedures. And while these procedures may be difficult to learn, once learned completely, they’re 41._______ forgotten.
This happens because procedural memory and declarative (陈述性的) memory are stored in different 42._______ of the brain. To tell the difference, declarative memory is responsible for remembering 43._______ like names, dates, and events from your life. Studies say that the cells(细胞) in the part storing procedural memory can not 44.________ lose or get hurt. So procedural memories aren’t erased very often.
Now you know 45.________ we don’t forget how to ride a bicycle. Can you name other skills that you’re also unlikely to ever forget
四、读写综合（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 任务型阅读（共5小题，满分10分）
阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题。（注意每小题的词数要求）
Do trees have memories This may seem like a strange question, but trees can actually tell us things about the past. When a tree is cut down, you can see something special inside: rings. These rings are the memories of trees. Tree rings contain lots of secrets from the forest.
Every year the tree grows, there is a new ring. Scientists can count the rings to tell the age of the tree. They also study tree rings to learn about the climate and the environment. Tree rings are a record of the climate. Some rings are quite wide. This is a good sign as it means the tree grew well and was healthy. This happens when the tree gets enough sun and rain. When it doesn’t rain enough, the tree won’t grow as much, and the rings are narrow. Thanks to this, scientists can look at the tree ring patterns to learn about climate change in a particular place.
Scientists also look at tree rings to study natural disasters. For example, sometimes there is a black area on a tree ring. This usually means there was a forest fire. If scientists count the rings from the black area, they can answer difficult questions, such as “When did the fire happen ” and “How common are forest fires ” Tree rings can also help us understand human history. For example, scientists can use tree ring patterns to learn the age of old buildings. Nowadays, they can even look at the chemistry of each tree ring to figure out exactly when the tree was cut down.
It’s amazing that trees can tell us so much, even though they cannot talk!
46．Rings are the __________ of tree which contain lots of secrets from the forest. (仅填1词,1分)
47—49．Fill in the blanks according to the passage. (第47—49题各2分)
Tree rings tell the age of the tree The tree grows a new ring every year.
learn about climate and environment Wide rings mean 47.________________ enough sun and rain; narrow rings mean little rain.（不超过5词）
Study 48._________（仅填2词） A black area on a ring usually means a forest fire; scientists can count rings to find when fires happened.
help understand human history Scientists use ring patterns to learn the age of old buildings, and check ring chemistry to find exactly when 49._______________the tree was cut down.（不超过5词）
50．How can we use the information from tree rings to protect forests
_______________________________________________________________（不超过25词，3分）
第二节 书面表达（共1题，满分15分）
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mary向你请教如何提高记忆力。请你根据以下提示给她写一封回信，提出你的建议。短文需包括以下要点。
注意：1.词数：80左右(短文的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)；
2．不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。
Dear Mary，
I'm glad to give you some advice on how to improve your memory.
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Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua

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