Intl IL. Basic listening practice 1. Script W: Ok. It's your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It's definitely your turn Q: What is true accord ing to the conversation? 2. Script M: I' m having real trouble rev iewing for this French exam. I just cant memorize al the vocabulary W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep read ing the texts over and over Q: What does the woman prefer? 3. Script W: Oh look! There's that guy we saw last week, play ing football in the park! He ooked great in his kit, remember? M: Him? I dont remember him. Ive got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even record ing people I've been introduced to Q: According to the conversation, what is the mans problem? 4. Script M: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says" keys"? W: It's to remind me to take my keys when i go out because I'm always locking myself out by accident! It doesnt help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door? M: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photograph ic memory, you know How seful that would be Q What is true of David? Keys: 1.C 2. 3.A4.B 5.C
1 Uint1 II. Basic Listening Practice 1. Script W: Ok. It’s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time. M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It’s definitely your turn. Q: What is true according to the conversation? 2. Script M: I’m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can’t memorize all the vocabulary. W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over. Q: What does the woman prefer? 3. Script W: Oh look! There’s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember? M: Him? I don’t remember him. I’ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I’ve been introduced to. Q: According to the conversation, what is the man’s problem? 4. Script M: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says “keys”? W: It’s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I’m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn’t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door? 5. Script M: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible! W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be! Q: What is true of David? Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.C
II. Listening l g Script M: Tell me your secret. You re 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 scientif ic journal that studying with remembering. based on recent research into the brain M: Aw, 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. I'm talking about principles like"Mental Visual ization creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered 1: Ok, that dies sound different. Id "Association"a principle--you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you're familiar with? W: Right on! Consolidation''is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate--or absorb--the new material into what I ve already learned M: You're moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I'm 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 well for you; you've got a good memory. but what about me? I' ve got a memory like a sieve W: You're too modest. Theres nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don't forget it While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like Mental Visualization", that is, creating a picture in one's 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 is famil iar with. Then the woman adds the principle of Consolidation, or reviewing one's 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 shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise
2 III. Listening In Script M: Tell me your secret. You’re 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: Aw, that stuff’s 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. I’m talking about principles like “Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered. M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id “Association” a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you’re familiar with? W: Right on! ‘Consolidation” is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I’ve already learned. M: You’re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I’m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday. W: Whoa, big guy. That’s not the way. Follow the principle of “Distributes Practice”. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better. M: That system is all very well for you; you’ve got a good memory. But what about me? I’ve got a memory like a sieve. W: You’re too modest. There’s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don’t forget it. While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture in one’s 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 is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing one’s 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 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! Script An 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were hav ing 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 lef Later that night 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 d ish of ice cream! Well. said the wife. "Id like some strawberries on it. You d better write that down because I know your memory is failing Don't be silly, replied the husband. " There're 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 twenty 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 Keys: FTFFF Task3: Memory-Improving Techniques Script There are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are 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 new. 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 to things they are dealing with. Dont try to
3 Task 2: You forget my toast! Script An 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong 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 night 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 don’t you write that down so you won’t forget?” “Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!” “Well,” said the wife, “I’d like some strawberries on it. You’d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.” “Don’t be silly,” replied the husband. “There’re 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 twenty 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: FTFFF Task3: Memory-Improving Techniques Script There 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 new. 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 to things they are dealing with. Don’t 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 it Dont allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person's name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane 1.What's seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one's memory? 2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory? 3. How can you concentrate on a pen? 4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage? 5. What is the main idea of the passage? Kes: 1A 2. C3.D4.B 5D Speaking Out MODEL 1 It slipped my mind! my: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party Bill: ts good. Now what should we do? Amy: We ve got to plan the menu Bill: Oh, thats right. Do you have anything in mind? Amy: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party Remember i sled the chef for the recipe? Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesnt eat chicken? Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She'll be mad at me.e forgets something sometimes. It's not too late yet. I'lI make a Bill: Well, everyone phone call. Dont worry Amy: Thanks! You see, I'm getting forgetful. I think I'm getting old Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart
4 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. Don’t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen. Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous. So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly. Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person’s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane. 1. What’s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one’s memory? 2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory? 3. How can you concentrate on a pen? 4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage? 5. What is the main idea of the passage? Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.D IV. Speaking Out MODEL 1 It slipped my mind! Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party. Bill: That’s good. Now what should we do? Amy: We’ve got to plan the menu. Bill: Oh, that’s right. Do you have anything in mind? Amy: I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe? Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken? Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She’ll be mad at me. Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It’s not too late yet. I’ll make a phone call. Don’t worry. Amy: Thanks! You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old! Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart
Now Your turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: I'm going to throw a party, and I've sent out the invitations to my friends and relatiⅤes B: That's good But don' t forget to invite everyone you should invite A: I think I've invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind? B: Did you invite John? He's lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He'll be sad, thinking we look down on him He just slipped my mind B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Dont worry. It's not too late. Make a phone call right away A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite? B: There's yet another person you should invite-Julia. She's just moved to the city and feels lonely A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She's our new friend. You see, I'm getting forgetful. I think I'm getting old! B: Looks like you are, buddy. You'd better start writing things down if theyre mportant MOdEL2 I can't think of it off the top of my head Script John: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack's home phone number is? Susan: I cant think of it off the top of my head. I dont have my address book on me and i don t have my mobile phone with me, either John: Thats too bad! Ive got to find him now. It's urgent! If I cant find him today. I'll be dead Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book John: Ive checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted Susan: Maybe it's under his roommate's name John: Well, I guess so Susan: Well, why don't you call Jane? She has his phone number John: Ive tried but no one answered Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary John: I' ve already tried. She won' t tell me. She says it's private Susan: Oh, that's right. They usually dont release private information over the
5 Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: I’m going to throw a party, and I’ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives. B: That’s good. But don’t forget to invite everyone you should invite. A: I think I’ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind? B: Did you invite John? He’s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss. A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He’ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind. B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don’t worry. It’s not too late. Make a phone call right away. A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite? B: There’s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She’s just moved to the city and feels lonely. A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She’s our new friend. You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old! B: Looks like you are, buddy. You’d better start writing things down if they’re important. MODEL2 I can’t think of it off the top of my head. Script John: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack’s home phone number is? Susan: I can’t think of it off the top of my head. I don’t have my address book on me, and I don’t have my mobile phone with me, either. John: That’s too bad! I’ve got to find him now. It’s urgent! If I can’t find him today, I’ll be dead! Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book. John: I’ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted. Susan: Maybe it’s under his roommate’s name. John: Well, I guess so. Susan: Well, why don’t you call Jane? She has his phone number. John: I’ve tried, but no one answered! Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary. John: I’ve already tried. She won’t tell me. She says it’s private. Susan: Oh, that’s right. They usually don’t release private information over the phone