8．Four ways to Improve Your Memory
Have you ever imagined the benefits that a good memory can bring to you？Being able to remember important pieces of information can give you a powerful advantage in your life． （16）D．Here are four ways to improve your memory：
Make the most of your imagination．（17）FFor example，to remember where you have left your car keys，pretend to hold a camera to your eyes，focus on the scene，and click the image into your memory when you are leaving．This technique works with almost everything you want to remember，as the roll of films in your mind is endless．
Try to practice．There are lots of ways to do this：try to remember which day of the week your last birthday was．（18）ETry to remember all the ping-pong finalists and the winner．If you can try to remember the scores as well，it would be even better to practice．It won't be long before your daily practice pays off，making your mind sharper and more adaptable．
Get physical exercise．Physical exercise not only improves memory but also helps you think faster．A combination of mental and physical activity can protect your memory．It is known that the brain's processing speed gradually slows as you age．（19）C （20）AMental exercises are as important as physical ones to keep one's brain power．Take up word games like crossword puzzles．Memorize favorite poems and read challenging books or articles that encourage you to expand your interests．Any activity that requires you to think and concentrate will challenge your brain．And your brain will develop better on the challenge．
A．Exercise your brain．
B．Play more games．
C．Fortunately，staying physically fit can avoid some of the effects of age on the brain．
D．In fact，the ability to remember things is necessary to your success．
E．Then extend this to the birthdays of all your family members．
F．An easy way to remember something is to"take a picture"．
G．If you are right-handed，try to brush your teeth with your left hand．
分析 文章主要介绍了改善记忆力的四种方法．
解答 DFECA
16 D 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断．前文Being able to remember important pieces of information can give you a powerful advantage in your life．说的是良好的记忆力带给人的好处，下文Here are four ways to improve your memory：说的是这儿有四种方法改善你的记忆力．故选D记住事情的能力对于你的成功来说很必要．
17 F 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断．根据下文For example，to remember where you have left your car keys，pretend to hold a camera to your eyes，focus on the scene，and click the image into your memory when you are leaving．可知此处指的是通过拍照的方式来记住事物，故选F．
18 E 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断．根据前文try to remember which day of the week your last birthday was．可知选项E"然后把这种方式扩展到你所有的家人"，于此符合逻辑关系，故选E．
19 C 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断．本段说的是锻炼对于改善记忆力的作用，前一句It is known that the brain's processing speed gradually slows as you age．说的是随着年龄的增长，记忆速度会渐渐下降，故选C．
20 A 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断．根据本段And your brain will develop better on the challenge．可知本段主要讲的是用脑训练对于改善记忆力的帮助，此处为段落总起句，故选A项"锻炼你的大脑"
点评 做七选五题目时要注意以下规则：1．放进去通顺，这一点是基础．凡不通顺的必错无疑； 2、选项中有单词、词组、句子成分或与所选答案所在段内容重合；3、选项与其上句或下句之间有必然的逻辑关系； 4、选项全部内容都属于正确答案所在段．有时备选答案中可能含有甲乙两项内容，这时，只有当甲和乙都归属于本段时，答案才是正确的．
