2020-2021学年英语周报高二牛津版第10期答案及试题（第十期），将发布在下图中，扫码即可查看！
How to Improve Your Memory
Too many people get stuck here and convince themselves that their memory is bad，that they are just not good with names，that numbers just slip out of their minds for some reason. 36.B
37.D
The brain is not a muscle，but regularly“exercising” the brain actually does keep it growing and spurs the development of new nerve connections that can help improve memory.By developing new mental skills—especially complex ones such as learning a new language or learning to play a new musical instrument—and challenging your brain with puzzles and games you can keep your brain active and improve its physiological functioning.
Exercise daily
38.E Exercise also makes you more alert and relaxed，and can thereby improve your memory uptake，allowing you to take better mental“pictures”．
Reduce stress
Chronic (慢性的；长期的) stress，although it does not physically damage the brain，can make remembering much more difficult.Even temporary stresses can make it more difficult to effectively focus on concepts and observe things. 39.A
Eat well and eat right
There are a lot of herbal supplements on the market that claim to improve memory，but none have yet been shown to be effective in clinical tests. 40.G
A．Try to relax，regularly practice yoga or other stretching exercises，and see a doctor if you have severe chronic stress.
B．Erase those thoughts and swear to improve your memory.
C．Try some puzzle exercises every day like crossword and other games，maybe once for 30 minutes per day.
D．Keep your brain active
E．Regular aerobic exercise improves circulation and efficiency throughout the body，including in the brain，and can help get rid of the memory loss that comes with aging.
F．Calcium's great for growing teenagers to build bones and help them to be active.
G．A healthy diet，however，contributes to a healthy brain，and foods appear to promote healthy brain functioning.
文章大意：本文为议论文。文章论述了如何提高记忆力。
解析：
36．考查上下文及句意理解。根据上文“太多的人被困在这里，并说服自己相信他们的记忆力很差，他们只是不善于记名字”可知，B项“消除这些想法，发誓要提高你的记忆力。”符合此处语境。故B选项正确。
37．考查上下文及句意理解。根据下文对锻炼大脑的陈述及“你可以让你的大脑保持活跃，提高它的生理功能。”可知，D项“让你的头脑保持活跃。”符合此处语境。故D选项正确。
38．考查上下文及句意理解。根据本段主旨“坚持每天锻炼”可知，E项“有规律的有氧运动可以改善包括大脑在内的全身循环和效率，还可以帮助消除随着年龄增长而导致的记忆丧失。”符合此处语境。故E选项正确。
39．考查上下文及句意理解。根据本段主旨“减轻压力”及上文中Chronic(慢性的；长期的)stress可知，A项“试着放松，定期练习瑜伽或其他伸展运动，如果你有严重的慢性压力，就去看医生。”符合此处语境。故A选项正确。
40．考查上下文及句意理解。根据本段主旨“吃好和吃对”可知，G项“然而，健康的饮食有助于健康的大脑，而食物似乎能促进健康的大脑功能。”符合此处语境。故G选项正确。