Question

【题目】 As you get older, your memory declines, and constant stress and unhealthy lifestyles can also cause it to decline too soon. Even memory strategies won’t save you if you don’t know how to keep a good memory. 【1】 The following can be tried.

Exercise regularly

That’s right, we mean physical exercise. Leading a lifestyle spending a lot of time sitting down and not moving can also lead to memory loss. 【2】 It’s healthy for both your mind and your body.

Play video games

Yes, you heard us. Get on that controller and spend a couple of hours playing your favorite video game.【3】 A recent study illustrated how these pastimes can help improve the functioning of various memory-associated regions in the brain. But don’t go overboard, too much of a good thing can be bad for you.

Eat your vegetables

This is a no-brainer since it’s a well-known fact eating vegetables can help keep you and your body healthy, and that includes your brain. Various research papers state that fruits and vegetables can help lower oxidative (氧化的) stress in your brain. 【4】

Reduce stress level

【5】 Intense and persistent stress, especially at high levels, can easily impair our memory and disrupt our cognitive skills. You can do this by meditating, taking a walk or by taking mindfulness-based stress reduction methods.

A.It’s sometimes good for your mind.

B.Sharpen your brain with advanced devices.

C.Go ahead and practice whenever possible.

D.So go outside and start working up a good sweat.

E.They as well as help keep healthy brain functions.

F.Slow down, and ease yourself into taking a short rest.

G.Some scientific methods can improve your memory effectively.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】D

【3】A

【4】E

【5】F

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种改善记忆力的方法。

【1】考查段中句。上文提到：随着年龄增长，人类大脑的记忆力会逐渐下降，持续的压力和不健康的生活方式也会让你的记忆力提前衰退。如果不懂得给大脑“保鲜”，就算是记忆策略也拯救不了你。下文提到：这些方法可以尝试一下。由此可知，G 项（一些科学方法可以有效地改善你的记忆力。）能够承接上文并与下文连接通顺。故选G。

【2】考查段中句。上文提到：久坐的生活方式也会导致记忆力丧失。下文提到：这对你的身心健康有益。因此D项（到户外大汗淋漓地运动吧。）能够承接上文并与下文连接通顺。故选D。

【3】考查段中句。上文提到：拿起游戏控制器，花几个小时玩自己喜欢的视频游戏。下文提到：打游戏有助于改善大脑中与记忆相关的各个区域的功能，对大脑有益。但要把握好度，游戏打多了反而会有坏处。因此A项（有时候这对大脑是有好处的。）能够承接上文并与下文连接通顺。故选A。

【4】考查段尾句。上文提到：这是一个明摆着的事实：多吃蔬菜可以使你的身体保持健康，包括你的大脑。多篇研究论文指出，水果和蔬菜可以帮助降低大脑的氧化压力。因此E项（它们也有助于保持健康的大脑功能。）能够承接上文。故选E。

【5】考查段首句。下文提到：强烈而持久的压力，尤其是高水平压力，很容易损害我们的记忆力和破坏我们的认知能力。你可以通过冥想、散步或正念减压疗法来减压。F项（放慢脚步，放松一下自己。）与下文连接通顺。故选F。