Question

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 association

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 association, 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 everyone. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

Go early

Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That’s fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others-an automatic review for you.

1.If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may________

A. tell them the truth                                  B. tell them a white lie

C. ask him for pity                                   D. ask others to help you

2.The underlined word “reinforce” mostly means “______”.

A. get                                                        B. simplify                                          C. strengthen     D. collect

3.When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember______

A. all their names                                    B. a couple of names first

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

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

A. How to recite and repeat names                         B. Importance of attending parties

C. How to make use of associations                      D. Tips on an important social skill

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述的是几个记忆人名的方法和建议。

1.A 细节题。根据第三部分Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed.可知承认你不知道是一个很好的方法，所以当你记不到人名的时候，就直接承认。故A正确。

2.C 推理题。根据本句To reinforce your association, write them on a small card as soon as possible本段讲述的是在记人名的时候，要学会使用联系的方法，把某个事情和某个人名联系在一起记忆的效果比较好。句义：为了加强你们的联系，要尽可能早地把他们之间的联系写在纸上。故该词是指C项含义。

3.B 推理题。根据第五部分第一句When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names.可知当我们遇见一群人的时候，我们不需要记得所有人的名字，只需要记得其中的几个就可以了。故B正确。

4.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.可知本文主要讲述的是几个记忆人名的方法和建议。故D正确。

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