Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38. 

 

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY  

   A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something (34) _______ cannot be changed, but actually there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.     We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore the US. This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle (35) _____ dates. from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember and (36) ______ on it consciously. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better!     Physical exercise is also important for your memory because it increases your heart rate and sends (37) ________ oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.     The old saying that - eating fish makes your brain may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats found in fish like tuna, sardines, and salmon – (38) __________ in olive oil - help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good - brain food, too. (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

    A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something (34) _______ cannot be changed, but actually there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.