第三节 语篇补全 阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全短文。选项中有一项为多余选项。(共4小题,计8分)

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, while a bad memory as something that cannot be changed. In fact, there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory. Here are some tips(贴士)for you.

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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! 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!

◆Repeat things in chunks(块).

Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time, for example, remembering a phone number for a few seconds. 57. 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:1492 1789 1931 8483.

◆Invent a story.

To remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the things you want to remember. 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. 58.

◆Take physical exercise.

Physical exercise is important for your memory, because it increases your heart rate(心率)and sends more oxygen(氧气)to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. 59. As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory.

A.Take an interest.

B.Exercise also lowers stress.

C.The test result was really amazing!

D.Another way to improve memory is to get enough rest.

E.Grouping numbers may help you to remember them.

答案解析：

56. 根据后文“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!”可知此段主要讲要对想记住的东西产生兴趣，所以选A“Take an interest.”(培养兴趣)。

57. 根据前文“Repeating things in chunks is the best way to remember things for a short time”以及后文把数字分组记忆的例子，可知此空说的是分组数字有助于记忆，所以选E“Grouping numbers may help you to remember them.”(把数字分组可能有助于你记住它们)。

58. 根据前文“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.”可知通过编故事的方式记忆效果很好，这个测试结果很惊人，所以选C“The test result was really amazing!”(测试结果真的很惊人!)。

59. 根据后文“As we know, too much pressure is very bad for the memory.”可知此处说的是运动能降低压力，压力对记忆不好，所以选B“Exercise also lowers stress.”(运动也能降低压力)。