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 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(加强) 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 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 him the truth     B. tell him a white lie

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

2.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

3.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.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文是介绍一些记住别人名字的建议。

1.A细节理解题。根据第四段1,2行Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed.可知，故选A。

2.B细节理解题。根据第六段1,2行When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names.可知当遇到一群人时，只专注于记住两个或三个名字。故选B。

3.A主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.说明本文是介绍一些记住别人名字的建议，故选A。

考点：考查日常生活类阅读

【名师点睛】

日常生活这一话题主要涉及人们衣食住行等方面的活动。这一话题的选材主要针对人们日常的工作，生活以及学习情况。做这一类题时，最主要的是要把握好人物的活动内容，时间和地点。

日常生活类阅读题答题技巧：

该类文章内容涉及到人们的言谈举止、生活习惯、饮食起居、恋爱婚姻、消遣娱乐、家庭生活等。文章篇幅短小，追根溯源，探索各项风俗的历史渊源，内容有趣。虽然这类文章读起来感觉轻松，试题做起来比较顺手，但绝不能掉以轻心。因为稍不留神，就会丢分。

为了保证较高准确率，建议同学们做好以下几点：

1、保持正常的考试心态。笔者在教学中发现，越是容易的试题，同学们越是容易失分。为什么呢？因为在这种情况下，同学们极易产生麻痹思想，认为题目好做，就不引起高度重视，于是思维不发散、不周密。而命题人就是利用同学们的这一弱点，设计陷阱题。所以，无论试题难易与否，我们都要保持正常的考试心态。试题容易，不欣喜；试题难，不悲观。

2、根据前面讲到的方法，认认真真、细细心心做好事实细节题。比如第26题：细节理解题。根据第六段1,2行When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names.可知当遇到一群人时，只专注于记住两个或三个名字。故选B。

3、做好语义转换题。这类题是根据英语中一词多义和某些词语在文中能表达一定的修辞意义的原则而设计的。要求同学们解释某生词的含义，确定多义词或短语在文中的意思，确认文中的某个代词所指代的对象，或者对英语中特有的表达、格言、谚语进行解释。这种题要求同学们一定要根据上下文猜测词义或理解句子，切不可望文生义。比如第25题：细节理解题。根据第四段1,2行Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed.可知，故选A。

4、做好简单推理判断题。简单推理判断题要以表面文字为前提，以具体事实为依据进行推理，做出判断。这种推理方式比较直接，只要弄清事实，即可结合常识推断出合理的结论。