Complete this dialogue: Emma: I was in the middle of a story and then I totally _____. Mia: It happens to me all the time as well!
lost my train of thought
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25
Create a sentence using "rack your brain" to describe trying to remember something.
Your answer.
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20
Write a sentence where a vivid memory is "etched in your memory."
Your answer.
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True or False? People are more likely to remember information if they write it down by hand than if they type it.
True: Writing by hand enhances memory retention as it engages more areas of the brain.
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25
Rephrase: That sounds familiar, but I can’t quite place it.
That rings a bell, but I can’t quite place it.
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15
Rephrase: I was thinking about it, but now I’ve completely forgotten.
I was thinking about it, but I’ve completely lost my train of thought.
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thief
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rocket
Go to first place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Rephrase: I tried to remember her name, but I couldn’t.
Her name was on the tip of my tongue, but I just couldn’t remember it.
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True or False? Your brain can hold around one million memories in a lifetime.
False: The brain is thought to store an almost unlimited amount of memories.
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True or False? Most people forget about 50% of newly learned information within an hour.
True: Studies show that without reinforcement, people can forget half of what they learn within an hour.
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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gift
Win 10 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
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You forgot about your best friend's birthday. Explain it using an idiom from the lesson.
Your answer
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Complete this dialogue: Ann: Every time I see that place, it really ________ something from my childhood. Bob: It must remind you of something special.
brings to mind
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You recognise someone from school but can’t recall their name. Use an idiom from the lesson.
Your answer
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Complete this dialogue: Alan: The last thing I said must have gone _____. Ben: Yeah, I didn’t catch it. Can you repeat that?
