Question

【题目】Tricks to Remember Words

Memorizing new vocabulary can seem like a difficult task at first, but if you use some strategies you will find your vocabulary expanding rapidly.

Break It Down

One key to memorization success is to attempt a manageable workload. One to five words is a manageable load that will enable you to be successful in remembering them for the long term. 【1】

Make Associations

One way to remember words and their definitions is to remember an association that you have with that word. 【2】You can make an association web by writing the word in the middle of a piece of paper and mapping out everything you associate with that word.

Write Sentences and Stories

Context is a large part of understanding and remembering definitions. While you may attempt to contextualize a word for yourself by making associations, it can also be useful to write the word in a sentence. 【3】If you are learning many words at a time, writing a story with all of the words can be a fun and entertaining strategy for retaining knowledge.

Use Flashcards

Flashcards are a tried and true method of aiding memory. Rather than buying premade vocabulary flashcard, make your own with index cards(索引卡). 【4】 Besides, when you make your own flashcards, you can personalize them according to your needs by drawing a picture on one side or writing the word in a sentence to help yourself remember the context.

Practice

【5】 Pick at least one new word a day to use in your everyday conversations. You might be able to fit your new words into e-mails and correspondence as well. The more you use the words, the better you will know them.

A. Create more situations.

B. Quiz yourself on the words.

C. It can save money and aid your memory.

D. If the word has multiple definitions, write it in several different sentences.

E. The association may be an image, a person you know or a song with that word init.

F. When you learn a new word, the best way is to use the word in context immediately.

G. If you have a long list of words to memorize, break the list down so that you can learn some each day.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】E

【3】D

【4】C

【5】F

【解析】本文介绍记忆单词的技巧。

【1】G

根据上句：五个单词中有一个是可控的负载，这将使你能够长期记住他们。可知此空的意思是：如果你有一长串的单词记忆，把清单打下来，这样你每天都能学到一些东西。故选G。

【2】E

根据上句：记单词和定义的一个方法是记住有那个单词的关联。根据空格下句：你可以通过在一张纸的中间写上单词来建立一个关联网。可知此空的意思是：这个联想可能是一个形象，一个你认识的人，或者一个有这个单词的歌曲。此处association是关键词，故选E。

【3】D

根据上句：虽然你可以尝试通过创建一个关联将一个单词加入，把单词写在句子里也是很有用的。再根据空格下句：如果你一次学习很多单词，用所有的单词写一个故事可以是一个有趣的事和有趣的策略。可知此空要表达的意思是：如果这个词有多个定义，用几个不同的句子写。故选D。

【4】C

根据上文：卡片是一个尝试和真正的帮助记忆的方法。而不是购买预制的词汇卡片，制作自己的索引卡。再根据空格下句：另外，当你制作你自己的索引卡时，你可以根据你的需要使它们个性化。可知此空的意思是：卡片能节约钱，并援助你的记忆。故选C。

【5】F

此空是段落首句。根据下文：一天选择至少一个新的单词用在你的日常对话中。可知当你学习一个新单词时，最好的方法是立即把这个词放在语境中。故选F。