Remembering names is an important social skill．Here are some ways to master it．

Remembering names is an importantsocial skill．Hereare some ways to master it．

Recite and repeat in conversation．

    When you heara person’s name，repeat it．Immediatelysay it to yourself several times without moving your lips．You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forcedor artificial．

    Ask the otherperson to recite and repeat．

    You can letother people help you remember their names．After you’vebeen 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 thatyou can’t remember someone’sname can actually make people relaxed．Most of them will feel sympathy if you say．“I’m working to remember namesbetter．Yoursis right on the tip of my tongue．What is it again?”

    Use associations．

    Link eachperson yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual．For example，you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.

     Limitthe number of new names you learn at one time.

     Whenmeeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names.Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in massintroductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limityourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

     Goearly.

     Considergoing early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few peopleshow up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more peoplearrive, you can hear them being introduced to others -- an automatic review foryou.

1.How will most people feel when you try hardto remember their names?

 A. They will bemoved.               B. They will be annoyed.

C. They will bedelighted.             D. They will be discouraged.

2.If you can't remember someone's name, youmay __

   A. tell him thetruth                  B. tell him a white lie

   C. ask him forpity                   D. ask others to help you

3.When you meet a group of people, it isbetter to remember __

   A. all theirnames                    B. a couple of names first

   C. just their lastnames                D. as many names as possible

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

   A. Tips on an importantsocial skill.      B. Importance of attending parties.

C.How to make use of associations.      D. How to reciteand repeat names.

试题答案

【答案】

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.A

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