三、短文填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Memory plays a key role in our daily lives. It helps us 1. (memory) important things and learn new knowledge. However, sometimes it’s 2. (likely) that our memory fails us. Don’t worry! There are some ways to improve it.
First, focus is important. When you’re focused, 3. (you) brain can better take in new information. For example, if you’re studying for a test, find a quiet place without distractions (使人分心的事物). This way, you can learn more 4. (effective).
Second, repeating regularly can build up your memory. Reviewing 5. you’ve learned regularly helps turn short-term information into long-term information. You can make flashcards and go 6. them often. Exercise is also necessary for a strong memory. The physical activity 7. (increase) blood flow to the brain, which provides more O₂ and nutrients (营养物). Even a 20-minute walk a day can make a difference.
Another useful way is to create 8. (connect). Connect new information to something you know well. For example, if you need to remember a new word, think of a sentence using that word in a similar situation. A healthy diet is helpful too. Foods like fish can help the brain work well. 9. (eat) a balanced diet gives your brain the energy it needs.
Finally, try to get enough sleep. Your brain processes and keeps information when you sleep. Being short of sleep can be 10. (harm) to your memory. So, make sure to get 7~8 hours of sleep every night.

【主旨大意】本文介绍记忆的重要性及提升记忆的方法。
1. memorize 【点拨】help sb. do sth. 帮助某人做某事。名词memory的动词形式为memorize。
2. likely 【点拨】“It’s likely that... 很可能……”为固定句型。
3. your 【点拨】此处需用形容词性物主代词修饰名词brain，you的形容词性物主代词为your。
4. effectively 【点拨】此处需用副词修饰动词learn，effective的副词形式为effectively。
5. what 【点拨】Reviewing后接宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，需用what指代“所学的内容”。
6. through 【点拨】go through 查阅，为固定短语。
7. increases 【点拨】主语为The physical activity，时态为一般现在时，故动词increase需要用第三人称单数形式。
8. connections 【点拨】create后接名词，connect的名词形式为connection，空格前没有限定词，所以此处要用名词复数。
9. Eating 【点拨】分析句子结构可知，空格处需填动名词作主语。
10. harmful 【点拨】be harmful to... 对……有害，为固定短语。

【分析】先通读全文，明确文章主旨为介绍提升记忆的方法；再逐空分析，结合语境、语法规则、固定搭配、词性转换或从句成分等确定答案：遇到括号内的单词，先判断所需词性，再进行变形；遇到固定句型或短语，直接回忆对应搭配；遇到从句，分析从句缺少的成分确定引导词。
【解析】1. 括号内为名词memory，根据固定搭配help sb. do sth.，需用其动词形式memorize；2. 考查固定句型It’s likely that...，意为“很可能……”，故填likely；3. 空格后为名词brain，需用形容词性物主代词修饰，you的形容词性物主代词为your；4. 空格处修饰动词learn，需用副词，effective的副词形式为effectively；5. 空格处引导宾语从句，且在从句中作learned的宾语，指代“所学的内容”，故用what；6. 考查固定短语go through，意为“查阅”，符合语境；7. 主语The physical activity为单数，时态为一般现在时，动词需用第三人称单数形式increases；8. create后需接名词，connect的名词形式为connection，空格前无限定词，故用复数connections；9. 分析句子结构，空格处需填动名词作主语，故用Eating；10. 考查固定短语be harmful to...，意为“对……有害”，故填harmful。
【答案】memorize, likely, your, effectively, what, through, increases, connections, Eating, harmful
【知识点】词性转换、固定搭配、宾语从句
【点评】本题为英语短文填空，围绕提升记忆的方法展开，主要考查初中英语核心的词性转换、固定句型与短语、宾语从句等知识点，是初中英语的常考基础题型，需学生熟练掌握词汇变形规则和常见搭配。
【难度系数】0.6