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山西省太原市2016-2017学年高二英语3月月考试题 （亲爱的同学，这份试卷将再次记录你的自信、沉着、智慧和收获，请认真审题，看清要求，仔细 答题，相信你能行根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 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. __1__. Here are four ways to improve your memory: Make the most of your imagination. __2_　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. 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. __3__Try 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抰 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抯 processing speed gradually slows as you age._____4_____ __5___　Mental 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 me