1、新视野第三册听力原文Uint1Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Ok. Its 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! Its definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?
2、2. ScriptM: Im having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just cant 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. ScriptW: Oh look! Theres that guy we saw last we
3、ek, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I dont remember him. Ive got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people Ive been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the mans problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on t
4、he back of your door that says “keys”?W: Its to remind me to take my keys when I go out because Im 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?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. The essay
5、 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.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. Youre suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a
6、 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 stuffs old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough
7、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. Id “Association” a principleyou know, you connect what you want to remember with something youre fami
8、liar 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 moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend Im going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa,
9、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 about me? Ive got a memory like a sieve.W: Youre too modest. Theres nothing wrong wit
10、h 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 says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture
11、 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 is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing ones notes after class and absorbing the new ma
12、terial 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 nee
13、ds 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 with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the do
14、ctor 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?”Bef
15、ore 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 wife, “Id like some strawberries on it. Youd better write that down because I know your memory is failing.”“Dont be silly,” replied the
16、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 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 hus
17、band, and said, “Hey, you forget the toast!”Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving 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 memor
18、y 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 th
19、e brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention 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 vari
20、ous 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 relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your b
21、reath 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 persons name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1. Whats seems to be an especially important way to stimu
22、late ones 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.DNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Im going to throw a party, and Ive sent out th
23、e invitations to my friends and relatives.B: Thats good. But dont forget to invite everyone you should invite.A: I think Ive invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? Hes lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! Hell be sad,
24、thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Dont worry. Its not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: Theres yet another person you should inviteJulia. Shes just moved to the city and feels
25、 lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. Shes our new friend. You see, Im getting forgetful. I think Im getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. Youd better start writing things down if theyre important.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value o
26、f information by Professor Smith?B: I cant think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I dont have mine with me.A: Thats too bas! I dont have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B: Sorry, I cant think of it off my head.A: Im terribl
27、y interested in the lecture. I cant miss it!B: Well, why dont you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: Im afraid its not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: Ive already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usuall
28、y have a powerful memory, but you cant help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: Its nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled yo
29、u most.The door bell rings and A answer it.A comes back.A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What w
30、ere the fees?A: Let me see.Sorry, I cant remember any more.B: Whats wrong with your memory?A: I hope its not Alzheimers disease. I dont want to see a lot of new people everyday.B: I dont think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. Youll be right after a good sleep.A: I hope so. But as this
31、 is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.B: I dont think its so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Lets TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. Im Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have
32、difficultly memorizing things. Since youre an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but thats largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student: If Im not good at creating images, what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better i
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