【推荐1】Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.

Recite and repeat in conversation.

When you hear a person’s name，repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.

Ask the other person to recite and repeat.

You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.

Admit you don’t know.

Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”

Use associations.

Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example，you could make a mental note:“Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair.” To reinforce your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.

Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.

When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

Go early.

Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others—an automatic review for you.

1. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?

A．They will be moved.	B．They will be annoyed.
C．They will be delighted.	D．They will be discouraged.

2. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember __

A．all their names	B．a couple of names first
C．just their last names	D．as many names as possible

3. What does the text mainly tell us?

A．Tips on an important social skill.

B．Importance of attending parties.

C．How to make use of associations.

D．How to recite and repeat names.

【推荐2】Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common    1    If you follow them, they will help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly.

Ask questions. Good talkers always ask questions.    2    One famous businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going. " From there you can move on to other matters — sometimes to real persona questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

    3    Once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answer. Your question should have a point and can help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you should have to listen carefully.

Real listening at least means some things. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he is really interested in it.    4    If the voice sounds dull, then it's time for you to change the subject.

Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting. If you're saying goodbye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you."    5    Let them know how you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.

A．Listen attentively.

B．Listen with a smile.

C．It's polite to say something nice when parting

D．Here are several skills that good talkers have.

E．Real listening involves words as well as tones of voice.

F．If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret

G．Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question.

【推荐3】Would you like to get funding (资金) for a project of your own — maybe a film or help for a friend in need? Plan your pitch (宣传)!     1     Here are some steps you can take to make your pitch stand out in a crowd.

Start networking. Nothing is more important than to be involved in a community of people with the same interest — whether it’s through articles, videos, or social media.     2     Or join in online discussions connected with your project. When you’ve built a community and kept it up, it’s time to make your pitch.

Get emotional (有感染力的). Funders like ideas that make them laugh or think. A lot of campaigns out there are competing for attention.     3    Try it out on family and friends. Not only can they give you advice, but they may also be your first funders.

Make a plan. You need to plan how the money will be spent, a timeline and the right crowd funding platform (平台) to make your pitch. Consider how each site calculates (计算、推测）how much to charge.    4    

Keep your funders involved. Don’t just say thank you — offer rewards.     5     Make sure that your rewards are things you can actually achieve. Funders care about your project — keep them updated, ask their advice, and suggest they tell their friends about your project.

A．One way to improve your pitch is to simply watch how others do it.

B．To increase traffic for your site, try posting interviews with experts who do projects like yours.

C．You should also consider whether projects like yours are successful on the sites.

D．Work on a pitch that touches people’s hearts and minds in seconds.

E．By doing so, you can get others to support your project.

F．We all want someone to accept our ideas and give us the go-ahead.

G．They can be as simple as a T-shirt.