12．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．
Ways to improve your memory
The demand for ways to improve memory is higher in students than it is in adults．Students often come across new knowledge in different areas that they need to store for exams．（36）C．Here are three effective ways to improve your memory as a student．
．（37）A
Research shows that learning activities that take more than two hours without a break are less productive when compared to those that take one hour or 30 minutes．Students are likely to remember things they learn over a short period of time．Make sure you take breaks between learning sessions to help improve your memory．
●Try to relax
Relaxing should be an essential part of your learning process．Scientists have proven that stronger and lasting memories can be achieved when a person relaxes．（38）F．Deep breathing is one of the most popular relaxation techniques．Establish a quiet environment and find a comfortable position．Then go through a deep breathing process for at least 15minutes．
●Train the brain
Students should give their brains a workout in order to improve their memory．At times，the brain needs the right stimulation to keep growing and developing．You need to come up with a brain-boosting activity that is suitable for you．（39）EWrite a short story and then try to use seven to nine words to describe it．You can also do games and puzzles to help improve your memory．
（40）G．The techniques discussed above will help you to improve your memory significantly．
A．Distribute learning
B．Enrich learning activities
C．Some students suffer with memory problems
D．Like a muscle，memory can stretch and grow with a workout
E．For instance，you can prepare a list of items and try to memorize them
F．You need to use different relaxation techniques in order to improve your memory
G．In summary，a good memory is an important advantage to any student who wants to improve his or her grades．
分析 学生在记忆方面非常重要，但有的学生存在记忆问题，文章就如何提高记忆能力给出了相应的建议．
解答 36-40 C A F E G
36．C 上下文理解．第一段主要讲学生有很多知识要去记忆，但是有的学生在记忆上却出现了问题，紧接着给出了提高记忆的方法，故选C．
37．A 概括题．根据这段的介绍，特别是第一句Research shows that learning activities that take more than two hours without a break are less productive when compared to those that take one hour or 30 minutes得知，研究表明学习活动如果超过两小时不休息，那么学习的效率会低下，所以建议我们要分散学习，故选A．
38．F 细节题．从这段后面看出，Deep breathing、Establish a quiet environment and find a comfortable position这些都是放松的方式，故选F．
39．E 上下文理解．根据You need to come up with a brain-boosting activity that is suitable for you可知，你需要想一些促进大脑的一些活动，紧接着举例，故选E．
40．G 概括总结题．最后一段是总结段落，好的记忆尤其对学生提高成绩来说非常重要，故选G．
点评 本文是一篇选句填空阅读，题目主要考查上下文内容联系以及文章内容理解．做题时学生应仔细阅读原文，把握文章主要内容，联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义，从中选出正确答案，一定要做到有理有据，切忌胡乱猜测
