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英语视听说第一单元 W: OK, its your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time. M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last time, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! Its definitely your turn. Q: What is true according to the conversation? M: 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? W: Oh look! Theres that guy we saw last week, 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 recognizing people Ive been introduced to. Q: According to the conversation, what is the mans problem? M: Why is there a big sign on the 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 though. 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 photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be! Q: What is true of David? M: Tell me your secret. Youre suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of-the-class student just like me. W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that linked 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, 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 does sound different. Is Association a principle --- you know, you connect what you want to rememb