英语对话Topic 1 MemoryA complains to B that he forgets things ea

英语对话
Topic 1 Memory
A complains to B that he forgets things easily recently.B comforts A and tries to help A by finding the reasons and providing some good ways to improve memory.
Topic 2:School Life
A worries about his/her term paper and mentions ways of cheating（such as asking B to write a term paper for him/her,downloading articles from the Internet,preparing a cheat-sheet）.
B promises to help but warns against any forms of cheating,and finally A promises to study hard.
Topic 3 Job Hunting
A,a computer major,needs help in landing a job because the IT industry has been shrinking owning to the economic recession.A has asked his/her friends and relatives for job information,but in vain.B suggests some ways to find a possible job,such as going to job fairs,reading newspaper,want ads,and searching the Internet,etc
Topic 4:Accidents in universities
There have been quite a few university accidents in China this year,and at least three happened in Guangxi University.A and B talk about the reasons of this phenomenon and measures that should be taken.
Topic 5 Environmental Problems
A mentions to B that they may have a warm winter this year.B agrees with A and shows his great concern about the change of weather.Then A and B have a heated discussion.
Topic 6 premarital agreements
A finds a piece of news about premarital agreement,which says a couple fight furiously because of their premarital agreement and they end up divorcing each other.A and B have a discussion based on the news.

Topic 1 Memory
A: Tell me your secret. You’re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of-the-class student just like me.
B: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that linked studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.
A: Aw, that stuff’s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.
B: Not so fast, wise guy. I’m talking about principles like “Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.
A: Ok, that does sound different. Is “Association” a principle, you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you’re familiar with?
B: Right on! “Consolidation ” is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate or absorb the new material into what I’ve already learned.
A: You’re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I’m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.
B: Whoa, big guy. That’s not the way. Follow the principle of “Distributed Practice”. Shorter study sessions distributed over several days are better.
A: That system is all very well for you; you’ve got a good memory. But what about me? I’ve got a memory like a sieve.
B: You’re too modest. There’s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don’t forget it.
Topic 2 School Life
A: We’re going to have a test, and I also have a term paper to finish. But I haven’t done a thing. I’m really worried now.
B: You’re going to have to hit the books if you want to get good grades.
A: But this course is so difficult that I really don’t understand it at all.
B: We could study together. Maybe some of my organized study habits can help you.
A: Better yet, maybe you could write a term paper for me.
B: Forget it! That would be cheating.
A: All right, all right. I have yet to write it myself. Maybe I can downlaod some articles from the Internet and piece them together.
B: You can borrow ideas from those articles, but if you quote without giving the sources, you’re plagiarizing.
A: Also, the test next week will be a headache. If you don’t help me, I’ll have to prepare a cheat-sheet and hide it in my hand during the test.
B: Oh, no! If you’re caught, the professor will definitely give you an F.
A: I’ll try to be careful.
B: But if the professor catches you, you’ll have to repeat the year. You’re just going to have to study hard.
A: Ok, I’ll take your advice. The library’s going to be my new home, and in the dorm I’ll be burning the midnight oil.
Topic 3 Job Hunting
A: B, can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?
B: Did you go to the job fairs and meet with companies?
A: Yeah, I did. But they didn’t seem to be interested in unexperienced graduates. I thought about suing them for discrimination against green graduates.
B: I’m afraid it won’t be much help. Have you looked at the want ads in the newspaper?
A: I’ve been checking the want ads every day for a week, but I can’t find anything interesting that I’m qualified for. And the few that I have seen are very low-paying.
B: Then try the Internet. You can use a search engine to find a job site related to your field.
A: Good thinking! Thanks! I think I’ll look for something in electronic engineering.
B: Hey, I just saw a job opening at a company called E-Tech. It could be just the sort of thing you’re looking for.
A: Great, I’ll try my luck there.
B: Yeah, but if I remember, the deadline is this afternoon.
A: This afternoon? Oh no! I’d better get online quickly and see if I can submit my resume by e-mail.
B: Wait, have you updated your resume? You’d better include your practice experience in the IT company last summer.
A: Don’t worry. It’s all set. Thanks, mate.
B：Any time, A.
Topic 4 Accidents in universities
A: Good morning, Mr.B, I’m a correspondent with the magazine Health. I hear you’ve overcome your gambling problems. First of all, could you describe your problems in the past?
B: Yeah, I did have serious gambling problems. You can’t understand gambling as an addiction till you’ve been hooked.
A: Could you tell me your feelings at the time?
B: There was a sensation like the one that comes with drugs or alcohol, and I wanted more and more.
A: How do you compare it with alcoholism?
B: It’s like alcoholism; it takes over your life . It’s on your mind constantly.
A: Did you try to get help?
B: At first I didn’t. I tried to stop on my own, but I felt restless and bad-tempered. My nerves were on edge.
A: I see it’s diffecult for a compulsive gambler to overcome the problem. But how did you finally get rid of it?
B: I went to a doctor for help. He made me realize that it was a question of getting hold of my life. He told me that if I thought of it as a disease, I would probably be cured. He also gave me some medicine.
A: I guess it was a tough fight.
B: Yes, tough but worth it. Anyway, “Bitter pills may have wholesome effects.”
Topic 5 Envirovmental Problems
A: Do you think most people around you respect nature?
B: I think so. Umm….. more now than before.
A: What do you think is the most serious environmental problem in the world today?
B: Today……I think damage to the ozone layer is a big problem because it will make our earth become warmer and warmer; and another problem is pollution in big cities and things like that.
A: How do you learn about environmental problems?
B: Umm… through school. A lot of clubs promote environmental safety, and some TV programs, too. They talk about environmental safety and stuff like that.
A: Do you think students should learn more about the environment at school?
B: I think so. So, as they grow older, they can be more aware of all the problems that are going on. And also to prevent more problems from occurring.
A: If you could create a new law to help the environment, what would it be?
B: A new law for the environment? Umm…. I ’d probably say that when people throw away their cigarette butts, they have to throw them into the garbage bin, not just throw them everywhere because it’s just littering and I hate that. So they should be fined if they throw them on the floor or on the ground.
A: That’s a good idea. What do you personally do to help protect the environment?
B: I’m so against littering. I never litter. If I see somebody litter, I get really angry. So I always throw my trash into the garbage bin.
Topic 6 Premarital Agreements
A: Hey, B, did you ever hear of premarital agreements?
B: Yeah, I know, it is very common in the United States.
A: But premarital agreements – or “prenups” also arose around us now.
B: Really?
A: Yes, I found a piece of news about prenup, which says a couple fight furiously because of their prenup and they end up divorcing each other.
B: So, what’s the good for a prenup? I think prenups are harmful to marriages rather than protect them.
A: I don’t think so. As we all know, now that there are marriages with our human being, without a doubt, there will be divorces,too. And divorces often accompany money problems. Prenups are designed to settle these problems.
B: What you said makes sense. But I still think prenups will very easily hurt those who are planning to get married.
A: But if you have accumulated considerable wealth, and you want to make your own arrangements, rather than let a court decide your money, then a prenup will be suitable for you.
B: You are right. But I am not a rich person. I don’t have much money, I don’t need a prenup, right?
A: Maybe.