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 mad 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 yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual．For example，you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair. " To strengthen 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 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

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

A. They will be delighted.    B. They will be annoyed.

C. They will be moved.    D. They will be discouraged.

2.If you can't remember someone's name, you may _________.

A. ask others to help you    B. tell him a white lie

C. ask him for pity    D. tell him the truth

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 make use of associations.    B. Importance of attending parties.

C. . Tips on an important social skill.    D. How to recite and repeat names.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。记住别人的名字是一种重要的社会技能，本文介绍了记忆人名的方法和建议。

1.细节理解题。根据Ask the other person to recite and repeat.中Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.可知大多数人会对你努力学习他们的名字感到高兴。故选A.

2.细节理解题。根据Admit you don’t know．中Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed.承认你不能记得某人的名字，事实上会使人们感到放松。承认你不知道是一个很好的方法，所以当你记不得人名的时候，就直接承认。故选D.

3.推理判断题。根据Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.中When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one..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，只需要记住其中的几个就可以了。故选B.

4.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.得知，本文讲的是几个记忆人名的方法和建议。故选C.