Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
●Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
●Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
●Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
●Use associations.
Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng－tall, black hair.” To reinforce your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
●Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning first names. Last names can come later.
●Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometime just a few people show up on time. There’re fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to other an automatic review for you.
小題1:How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?
A．They will be moved.B．They will be annoyed.
C．They will be delighted.D．They will be discouraged.
小題2:If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may ________.
A．tell him the truthB．tell him a white lie
C．a(chǎn)sk him for pityD．a(chǎn)sk others to help you
小題3:When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember ________.
A．a(chǎn)ll their gamesB．a(chǎn) couple of names first
C．just their last namesD．a(chǎn)s many names as possible
小題4:What does the text mainly tell us?
A．Tips on an important social skill.
B．Importance of attending parties.
C．How to make use of associations.
D．How to recite and repeat names.
小題5:What does the underlined word “reinforce” mean?
A．buildB．connectC．formD．strengthen

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:B
小題4:A
小題5:D

小題1:細節(jié)理解題。 從第二條建議最后一句可知，如果你盡力記住他們的名字，他們會很高興。?
小題2:細節(jié)理解題。從第三條建議第一句可知答案。?
小題3:細節(jié)理解題。結合When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names可知答案。
小題4:主旨大意題。文章第一句就是文章的主題。
小題5:詞義理解題。句意：為了增強你記憶，你要盡快把他們寫在一張小卡片上。reinforce增援,加強。與D意義相符。
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