大学英语新视野视听说教程2 口语考试英文对话

Unit 1 memory

A :hi,Where is my pen that I lent you yestaday?

B:Oh! I forgot to bring it to you.I'm sorry. My memory is not very good recently

A: Why does this happen?

B: My mom said it might be lack of certain nutritions and enough water thataffect My memory .But I think this is just due to lack of sleep and too much pressure during the final exam review.

A:OK,I see, in fact, A poor memory may have some advantages.forgetful people may be more ready to forget their daily worries and forgive others for their offenses.they may enjoy life more.

B:Oh,come on. I need a good memory to handle my final exam.Can you give me some advise about how to improve my memory?

A:well.first,you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new.second,Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person‘s name, you can think about his face and then link it with his mane.third, relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.

B:yes ,you are right ,I am so nervous about my exam.Maybe I should slow down in reviewing and have a rest,It might have a better effect. A:yea,I think so.