Question

【题目】 Many people find themselves keeping forgetting things,which troubles them a lot. Just take it easy.【1】.

Use Mnemonic devices

Mnemonic devices(记忆策略） are techniques that a person can use to help them store information better. And according to recent studies, they can help improve your brain. This is because it acts like brain training and forces it to work . So go on ahead and adapt mnemonic practices whenever possible.

【2】.

That's right, we mean physical exercise.Leading a sedentary(久坐不动的） lifestyle can also lead to memory loss. So put on those trainers, go outside and start working up a good sweat. It's healthy for both your mind and your body.

Play video games

Yes, you heard us. Get on the controller and spend some time playing your favorite video game. It’s good for your mind, according to a recent study that showed how playing video games can help improve the function of some parts of the brain, especially the part for memory. 【3】.

Eat more vegetables

It's well-known that eating vegetables can help keep you healthy, and that includes your brain. Various research papers state that fruits and vegetables can help lower the stress in your brain as well as help it function healthily.

Reduce stress

Stress, especially at high levels, can easily damage memory and affect our skills. 【4】 You can do this by taking a walk or listening to some peaceful music.

A. Practise actively.

B. Exercise regularly.

C. There are some ways to improve your memory.

D. So slow down, and help yourself take it down a lower level.

E. But don’t go overboard, too much of a good thing can be bad for you.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】E

【4】D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些提高记忆力的方法。

【1】根据上文内容“很多人发现自己总是忘记事情，这让他们很烦恼。放心好了。”再根据下文每段的小标题，可知讲的都是提高记忆的方法。由此推知，C项There are some ways to improve your memory.（有一些方法可以提高你的记忆力。）切题。故选C。

【2】此空是小标题，结合其他小标题，可知这里应该用短小精悍的祈使句，在A/B项中选。再根据本段第一句That's right, we mean physical exercise.“没错，我们指的是体育锻炼。”由此推知，B项Exercise regularly.（有规律地锻炼）切题。故选B。

【3】根据上文提示“这对你的大脑有好处，根据最近的一项研究显示，玩电子游戏可以帮助改善大脑的某些部分的功能，尤其是记忆部分。”承接上文，E项 But don’t go overboard, too much of a good thing can be bad for you.（但是不要太过火，太多的好东西可能对你有害。）切题。该项中的but表示一种转折关系，故选E。

【4】根据上文提示“压力，尤其是高强度的压力，很容易损害记忆，影响我们的技能。”承接上文，D项So slow down, and help yourself take it down a lower level.（放慢速度,帮助自己降低水平。）切题。故选D。