Mr. Brown’s lectures are so boring.
布朗先生的课太无聊了。
Yes, he is not a very exciting speaker. But the subject is interesting.
是的,他不是一个很令人兴奋的演讲者。但是这个主题很有趣。
During every one of his lectures, I try to listen.
每次听他讲课,我都努力去听。
I really ty, but after about ten minutes, my mind begins to wander and I lose concentration.
我真的很努力,但大约十分钟后,我的大脑开始走神,我失去了注意力。
But I see that you seen to be OK.
但我看到你看起来还好。
How do you stay focused through the entire hour?
你如何在整个小时内保持注意力集中?
Well, what I do is keep my pen moving.
我要做的就是让我的笔一直动。
What do you mean?
你具体指什么?
It’s a method of active concentration I read about.
这是我读到过的一种积极专注的方法。
One of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things down.
集中注意力最有效的方法之一就是把事情写下来。
But it has to be done by hand, not typing on a keyboard.
但这必须手工完成,而不是在键盘上打字。
You see, writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you are learning in a more physical way.
你看,手写迫使你以一种更实际的方式参与你正在学习的东西。
Do you review your notes afterwards then?
之后你会复习笔记吗?
Sometimes, but that’s not important.
有时会,这并不重要。
My notes may or may not be useful.
我的笔记可能有用,也可能没用。
But the point is that by writing down what Mr. Brown says, I can follow his line of thinking more easily.
但重点是,把布朗先生说的话写下来,我就能更容易地跟上他的思路。
In fact, sometimes I draw a little too.
事实上,有时候我也会画一点。
You draw in class? And that helps you pay attention?
你在课堂上画画?这能帮助你集中注意力吗?
Yes, honesty, it works for me.
是的,坦白讲,对我有用。
I just draw little lines and nonsense really.
我只是画了几条线,实际上没什么意义。
It was also in that article I read.
我读的那篇文章里也有。
It can keep the mind active, prevent getting bored and help to concentrate.
它可以保持思维活跃,防止无聊,帮助集中注意力。
Again, the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving.
再次强调,重点是在保持笔移动的同时要认真听。
If I’m at home and I need to study, what I do is read out loud. It has a similar effect to writing by hand. It helps memorize information in a physical way.
如果我在家,我需要学习,我所做的就是大声朗读。这和手写有相似的效果。它有助于以一种物理的方式记忆信息。
Questiong 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
请根据你刚刚听到的对话回答问题8至问题11。
8. What does the man think of Mr. Brown’s lectures?
问题8:男士怎样看待布朗先生的课?
9. What does the woman do during Mr. Brown’s lectures?
问题9:女士在布朗先生的课上做了些什么?
10.Why does the woman draw in class?
问题10:女士为什么在课上画画?
11. What does the woman say about reading out loud?
问题11:关于大声朗读女士说了什么?