新素材素材来源:Structural Learning
[2026 原创]Do you forget what you studied yesterday? You're not alone! Understanding how memory works can help you learn better.
Your brain has two memory types. Short-term memory is like a small notebook—it holds information for only 15 to 30 seconds. Long-term memory is like a library where knowledge stays for years. Good studying means moving information from short-term memory to long-term memory.
One powerful technique is called active recall. Instead of reading your notes repeatedly, try remembering without looking. After studying, close your book and write down everything you remember. Then check what you missed. This makes your brain work harder and builds stronger memory connections. Flashcards are perfect for this method. Write a question on one side and the answer on the other. Test yourself regularly. Studies show this technique works much better than just rereading notes.
Another helpful strategy is teaching others. When you explain a topic to a classmate, your brain processes the information more deeply. This is called the generation effect—information you create from your own mind sticks better than information you simply read.
You can also use spaced repetition. Review material at increasing intervals—today, tomorrow, next week, next month. This fights the natural forgetting that happens over time.
Visual tools help too. Create colourful mind maps with the main topic in the centre and branches for related ideas. Draw pictures for new vocabulary words. The more vivid your mental images are, the better you'll remember.
These simple techniques can transform how you study and help you remember information longer.
( )1. 新考法写作手法 How does the writer begin the text?
A. By telling a story.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By asking a question.
D. By giving an example.
()2. 新考法图示理解 Which of the following can help build stronger memory connections through active recall?

()3. Which of the following examples shows the generation effect?
A. Linda reads her history notes three times before the test.
B. Jack listens to a recording of the lesson before going to bed.
C. Lucy looks at a mind map that her teacher made for the class.
D. Tom explains a science idea to his friend using his own words.

1 C 推理判断题。根据“Do you forget what you studied yesterday?”可知文章通过问问题引出下文。故选C项。
2 B 细节理解题。根据第三段的“Flashcards are perfect for this method.”可知抽认卡采用主动回忆来增强记忆。故选B项。
3 D 推理判断题。根据第四段第三句可知生成效应是指自己重新组织的知识更容易记忆,D项最符合该情况。故选D项。

新素材素材话题:提升记忆力的实用方法
[2026 湖北十堰期中] Do you find it difficult to remember important facts and figures?
Or have you ever forgotten someone's name at the worst possible moment? 4
Exercise regularly
That's right; we mean physical exercise.
Research shows that leading a sedentary（久坐不动的）lifestyle can lead to memory loss. So put on those trainers, go outside and start working up a good sweat（大汗淋漓）. 5
Play video games
Yes, you heard us. Get on that controller and spend a couple of hours playing your favourite video game. It's good for your mind, according to a recent study. 6 Too much of it can be bad for you.
Eat vegetables
It's a well-known fact that eating vegetables can help you keep healthy. 7 Some research papers say that fruit and vegetables can help lower oxidative stress（氧化压力）in your brain as well
as help keep its healthy cognitive functions（认知功能）.
Reduce stress levels
Intense and persistent（强烈且持久的）stress can easily make your memory and cognitive skills worse. 8 You can do this by taking a walk or something like that.
A. But don't play for a long time.
B. So slow down and relax yourself.
C. And it's also healthy for your brain.
D. You can exercise your brain by using it.
E. It's healthy for both your mind and your body.
F. There are many things you can do to improve your memory.

4 F 根据前两句和后文可知,此处是引出下文提高记忆力的方法,选项F符合语境。
5 E 根据“So put on those trainers, go outside and start working up a good sweat.”可知,此处应介绍锻炼的好处,选项E(这对你的身心都是健康的。)符合语境。
6 A 根据上文和“Too much of it can be bad for you.”可知,此处是建议不能玩太久的电子游戏,选项A符合语境。
7 C 根据下文可知,此处在介绍蔬菜水果对大脑的好处,选项C符合语境。
8 B 根据上下文可知,强烈且持久的压力很容易使你的记忆力和认知能力变差,因此要放松一下,选项B符合语境。