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1、III.Listening InScriptM:Tell me your secret.Youre suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject,andyou used to be a bottom-of-class student just like me.W:Simple enough.I read an article in a scientific journal that studying withremembering,based on recent research into the brain.M:Aw,that stuff
2、s old hat:study at the same time every day,be sure your clothes arecomfortable,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,that dies sound different.I
3、d“Association”a principleyou know,youconnect what you want to remember with something youre familiar with?W:Right on!Consolidation“is another.I review my notes right after class andconsolidate-or absorb-the new material into what Ive already learned.M:Youre moving ahead fast with those principles.I
4、swear this weekend Im going tostudy 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;youve got a good memory.But what abou
5、tme?Ive got a memory like a sieve.W:Youre too modest.Theres nothing wrong with your memory.But memory is likea muscle;it needs exercise.And dont forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly Retting excellent marks,shesays she read aa article on studying and remembering.It talks abo
6、ut principles likeMental Visualization”,that is,creating a picture in ones mind of what is to beremembered.This reminds the man of the principle of“Association”,which meansconnecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with.Thenthe woman adds the principle of uConsolidation,?,o
7、r reviewing ones notes after classand absorbing the new material into what one has already learned.When the manpromise to study sixteen hours a day,the woman recommends the principle of“Distributed Practice”,which favors shorter study sessions distributed over severaldays.Finally,the woman tells the
8、 man that memory is like a muscle,and that it needsexercise.Task 2:You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things,so they decide to goto their doctor to see what was wrong with them.They explained to the doctor aboutthe problems they were having with their mem
9、ory.After checking the couple over,thedoctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing thingsdown 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,willyou please go to the kitchen an
10、d get me a dish of ice cream?Before the man left,she added,“Why dont you write that down so you wontforget?“Nonsense,“said the husband,t4I can remember a dish of ice cream!,9“Well,“said the wife,Td like some strawberries on it.Youd better write that downbecause I know your memory is failing.“Dont be
11、 silly,M replied the husband.Theree only two things:a dish of ice creamand some strawberries.I can surely remember that!With that,he rushed into the kitchen.After about twenty minutes he returned from thekitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate,glanced up
12、at her husband,and said,“Hey,youforget the toast!”Keys:F l.the couple went to their doctor to have a complete physical checkup.T 2.at first the wife asked the husband to get her only ice cream.F 3.the husband refused to write a note,for he believed he could remember thetoast.F 4.finally,the husband
13、brought the wife both ice cream and strawberry.F 5.the wife blamed the husband for forgetting to bring her ice cream andstrawberry.Task3:Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory.Some of them areintroduced her.First and foremost,you need to stimula
14、te your memory all the time.To put it simply,you should use your memory as much as possible.It is especially important to try tolearn 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 youare a pro
15、grammer,learn to paint.These added activities stimulate the brain so that 11continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with.Dont try tomemorize everything that catches your attention;focus on what you considerimportant.For example,you can take any object such
16、 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 inthat pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself.It is impossible to rememberthings if you ar
17、e 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 youcannot remember a persons name,you can think about a special feature of his faceand then link it with his mane.1.Whats seems to be an
18、especially important way to stimulate ones memory?A.learning different things2.What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?C.concentrating only on what is important3.How can you concentrate on a pen?D.you can focus on its features4.How can you relax yourself according to the passage?B.you can
19、 stop breathing in for a short time,and then breath out slowly5.What is the main idea of the passage?D.memory-developing skillsIII.Listening InTaskl:On the First DayScriptHarrison:Im Harrison.Good to meet you.So youve bought the books for thisbiology class.Jenny:Sure,I think everyone had to before c
20、lass started.Harrison:No.Usually no one does much on the first day because its still add-drop.Jenny:Whats that?Harrison:Changing from class to class to find out which one is best.Hey,where areyou from?Jenny:Poland.Have you has this teacher before?Ive heard he is really good.Harrison:Hes good if your
21、e a hand-worker.He expects a lot.Jenny:Oh,I guess thats good.I hope I can keep up with everyone else in theclass.Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison:Youre welcome.Professor:All right.See you guys next week.Student:See you.Jenny:Harrison,wait up!Harrison:So what do you think about the profess
22、ors lecture?Jenny:I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison:Thats all right.A lot of what he said is explain in the reading/Jenny:Hey,would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over?Harrison:No problem.We dont have class until Wednesday.Here you go.Jenny:Thanks.I just
23、 want to make sure Fm prepared for the semina匚Harrison:Yeah,participation in the discussion is an important part of the educationhere.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class,Harrison says nobodydoes much on the first day because its still add-drop,which means students arechangin
24、g from class to class.Jenny knows the professor is really good.But Harrisonwarns her that the professor is good,only if students are hand-workers,for he expectsa lot.After class,Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went ovee her head,andHarrison assures her that a lot of what the profes
25、sor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes,he says“on problem”,for they dont haveclass until Wednesday.Finally,Harrison says participation in the discussion at theseminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2:Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a universi
26、ty student.He likes to have fun.But having fun was expensive,sohe was rapidly running out of money.There was nothing to do to try to call his motherfor help.“Hi,Mom.I certainly miss you and Dad.I.uh.got a big surprise this week in myphysics course.We have to buy two new textbooks.Tm going to need$10
27、0.n“I understand,said his mother,Ill send you the money right away.You left yourcalculus book here when you were home two weeks ago.Shall I mail that at the same“Oh,yeah.Thanks/9 Robert said.Roberts mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks,and mailedit to Robert that very day.Wh
28、en she returned from the post office,her husband waswaiting for her.“Well,how much did you give the boy this time?asked Dad.“I send two checks:one for$100 and the other for$1,100,5,answered Mom.“Youre outing your mind,yelled Dad,Thats$1,100.HeD just spend that in acouple of weeks.Hes never going to
29、learn the value of money that way.”“Dont worry,honey,“Mom said,“I taped the$100 check to the cover of his book,but I put the$1,000 one between the pages in Charperl3!”Keys:T 1.Robert was short of money because he had spent a lot on fun.F 2.Robert asked his mother for money,saying he had no more mone
30、y for food.F 3.the mother sent Robert two books and two checksF 4.the father was against sending Robert a lot of money,for they were poorT 5.the mother doubted whether her son could find the larger check,for shesuspected that he would not read the calculus book.Task3:How to Get Straight AsScriptIt i
31、s interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence.Here,according to education experts and students themselves are the secrets ofsuper-achievers.First,they know how to set priorities.Top students allow no intrusions on study time.Once the books are open or the computer is turn
32、ed on,phone calls go unanswered,TVshows unwatched,snacks ignored.Study is business,and business comes beforerecreation.Also,good students can study anywhere and everywhere.Claudia Hill,an ArizonaState University business professor recalls a cross-country runner who worked outevery day.Hill persuaded
33、 him to use his spare time to memorize biology term.Thenhe posted a list of biology terms on the mirror in the bathroom.He learned a fewterms every day while brushing his teeth.Eventually,he scored high on the finalexamination.Moreover,top students schedule their time well.Study times are strictly a
34、 matter ofpersonal preference.Some work late at night when the house is quiet.Others awakeearly.Still others study as soon as they come home from school when the work isfresh in their minds.All agreed,however,on the need for consistency.A student says,Whatever I was doing,I maintained a certain peri
35、od of time every day for studying.”Another important characteristic of super-achievers is that they know hoe to read,According to a book entitled Getting Straight As,the secret of good reading is to be“an active reader-one who continually asks questions that lead to a full understandingof the author
36、s message”.6.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about super-achievers starting tostudy?B.they wont play computer games7.What did the cross-country runner do to score high on the exam?C.he used his spare time to memorize new term8.What is the good thing all top students agree on?D.leaving a cert
37、ain period of time everyday for studying9.What does the speaker mean by“an active reader”?A.one who asks many questions for foil understanding10.What is the main idea of the passage?D.secrets of successful studentsIII.Listening InTaskl:Reasons for a DivorceScriptW:Im divorcing my husband.M:How long
38、have you been married?W:Thirteen years.M:Do you have children?W:Yes,and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husbandsirresponsibilityM:So,what are your grounds for divorce?W:Well,first of all,he keeps changing jobs.Weve had moved four times in thirteenyears!M:And,you believe that will b
39、e good grounds for divorce?W:I do have a right to stability for my children and myself,dont I?M:Arent they his children,too?W:But my husband isnt fulfilling his duties!M:Is he paying the bills?W:Well,yes,but we just live around the poverty line.Our kids are being teased byother kids at school becaus
40、e we cant dress them in good clothes!We have to livein a small department and drive an old car!M:Does the car run?W:Yes,but it looks OLD!M:Do you yell at him and call him names?W:Well,he yells at me!M:So,those are the reasons to not honor your husband.Are you going to give himjoint custody in this d
41、ivorce?W:Nojust visitation rights.M:Why?W:Because the law permits me to.M:And,what about the financial demands of this divorce?W:Im demanding half of all we have,which isnt much,and large support payments.After thirteen years marriage,the woman wants to divorce her husband,claiming he isirresDonsibl
42、e.When asked for the specific grounds for divorce,she gives thesereasons:First,he keeps changing jobs,and the family has had to move four times inthirteen years,but she wants stability fbr her children and herself.Second,although heis paying the bills,they just live around the poverty line.Her child
43、ren are being teasedby other children for not dressing good clothes.Also,they had to live in a smallapartment and drive an old car,though it still runs.Worse still,the husband yells alher,though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names.As for the divorcearrangements,the woman will give th
44、e husband only visitation rights instead of jointcustody.Moreover,the woman will demand half ef all they have and large supportpayments.Task 2:What four-letter words?ScriptDorothy was the only child of her family,born when her parents were mid-aged.Theyspoiled her badly.At the age of 33 she still li
45、ved at home.Her mother and father treather like a princess.She seemed perfectly content with that situation,so her friendswere surprised when she announced she would soon get married.People who knewher well said the marriage wouldnt last long.But for the present,she and her newhusband approached hap
46、py.As soon as the newly couple returned from their honeymoon,the bride called hermother.“How does everything go?”her mother asked.“Oh,she began,“the honeymoon was lovely!So romantic!We had awonderful time.But on our back,Bob started using terrible language.Stuff Id neverheard before.Really awful fou
47、r-letter words.Youve got to come get me and take mehome.Please,Mom!the new bride sobbed over the telephone.“But,honey,“the mother asked,“What four-letter words?”“I cant tell you,Mom.Theyre too awful!Come get me,please!”“Darling,you must tell me what has upset you so much.Tell me what four-letterword
48、s he used.Still sobbing,the bride said,Mom,words like dust,wash,iron,and cook.KeysF dorothys husband treated her badlyT Dorothy did not get married until she was in her 30sF Dorothy enjoyed the honeymoon from the beginning to the very endF Dorothy cried because her husband swore at herT Dorothy want
49、ed her morther to take her homeTask3:A Woman Who Chose Not to RemarryScriptAfter 17 years of marriage,my husband left me for my best friend,Monica.What Ihad feared most became reality:I became the single parent of two young children.Mydaughter grew increasingly unhappy.Seven-year-old Joanna had anxi
50、ety attacks whenever she was left alone for more than a few minutes.Five-year-old Sophie wouldvomit every meal.Under the psychological pressure,I thought about remarriage.Myfriends arranged dinner with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest“someone special”.But later I changed my mi