Question

【题目】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(虚假的).

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 (同情) 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 (联系).

Connect 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 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 meetings, 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 — a review for you.

【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.

【2】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

【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. 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

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】B

【4】A

【解析】

试题分析：本文是介绍一些记住别人名字的建议。

【1】C细节理解题。根据第三部分最后一句.Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.可知大多数会因为你努力记住她们的名字而高兴，故选C。

【2】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.可知承认自己不能记住别人的名字是轻松的，故选A。

【3】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.可知遇到一群人应该集中精力记住两三个人的名字，故选B。

【4】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。