Unit1 II. Basic Listening Practice Script W: Ok. It¡¯s 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! It¡¯s definitely your turn. Q: What is true according to the conversation? Script M: I¡¯m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can¡¯t 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? Script W: Oh look! There¡¯s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember? M: Him? I don¡¯t remember him. I¡¯ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I¡¯ve been introduced to. Q: According to the conversation, what is the man¡¯s problem? Script M: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says ¡°keys¡±? W: It¡¯s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I¡¯m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn¡¯t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door? Script 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? Keys: 3. A III. Listening In Script M: Tell me your secret. You¡¯re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of ¨Cclass 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 stuff¡¯s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes fortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah. W: Not so fast, wise guy. I¡¯m talking about principles like ¡°Mental Visualization¡±, creating a picture in your mind of what