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1、III. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. Youre suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of class student just like me. W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain. M: A
2、w, that stuffs old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah. W: Not so fast, wise guy. Im talking about principles like “Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered. M: Ok,
3、that dies sound different. Id “Association” a principleyou know, you connect what you want to remember with something youre familiar with? W: Right on! Consolidation” is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidateor absorbthe new material into what Ive already learned. M: Youre movi
4、ng ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend Im going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday. W: Whoa, big guy. Thats not the way. Follow the principle of “Distributes Practice”. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better. M: That system is all very w
5、ell for you; youve got a good memory. But what about me? Ive got a memory like a sieve. W: Youre too modest. Theres nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And dont forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she say
6、s she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture in ones mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of “Association”, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one
7、 is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing ones notes after class and absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”, which favors
8、 shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong
9、with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left. Later that nig
10、ht while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, “Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?” Before the man left, she added, “Why dont you write that down so you wont forget?” “Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!” “Well,” said the
11、wife, “Id like some strawberries on it. Youd better write that down because I know your memory is failing.” “Dont be silly,” replied the husband. “Therere only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!” With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twent
12、y minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs. The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, “Hey, you forget the toast!” Keys: F 1.the couple went to their doctor to have a complete physical checkup. T 2.at first the wife asked the husba
13、nd to get her only ice cream . F 3.the husband refused to write a note ,for he believed he could remember the toast . F 4.finally ,the husband brought the wife both ice cream and strawberry. F 5.the wife blamed the husband for forgetting to bring her ice cream and strawberry .Task3: Memory-Improving
14、 TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her. First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something n
15、ew. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function. Older people need to pay attention
16、 to things they are dealing with. Dont try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Dont allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen. Another method that can be used is to r
