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 reinforce 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 them being introduced to others—an automatic 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.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.C

2.B

3.A

【解析】

文章介绍了一些如何记住新朋友名字的技巧。比如在谈话中反复的提及背诵，承认你不知道，关联记忆，少量多次记忆，开会时提早到位等。可以帮助我们尽快记住别人的名字。

1.细节理解题。根据第二条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，人们对于别人努力记自己的名字会感到开心。故选Ｃ。

2.细节理解题。根据第五条Limit the number of new names you learn at one time中“Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names.”和“Last names can come later.”可知，名字优先，姓氏靠后。故选Ｂ。

3.主旨大意题。文章第一段提到“Remembering names is an important social skill.”，结合全文，可知本文关于社会技能的一些建议。故选Ａ。