Paragraph Ten Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindednes

Paragraph Ten Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness. A man who can recitesports statistics from 30 years ago may not remember to drop a letter in themailbox. Women are slightly better than men in this respect, possibly becausethey pay more attention to their environment. 45. The influence ofinterest on m__________.
【正确答案】：memory
【题目解析】：本段介绍了兴趣对记忆的影响。兴趣缺失会让人心不在焉。一个能记住30年前的体育运动数据的人有可能忘记把信投递到邮箱里。女性在这方面比男性略好，这也许是因为她们更加关注周围的环境。从本段主题句（第一句）找到关键词interest和memory。后面的例子都在说明两者关系。可见正确答案是memory.