B2-C1 Why We Remember and Forget - Memory Idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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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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Rephrase: I was having a hard time recalling the answer.

I had to rack my brain to recall the answer.

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Write a sentence where a vivid memory is "etched in your memory."

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You’re trying to recall what you learned in class, but nothing comes to mind. Use an idiom from the lesson.

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True or False? Drinking coffee has no effect on your memory.

False: Caffeine can improve memory performance, especially for short-term recall.

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Go to last place!

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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.

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You forgot about your best friend's birthday. Explain it using an idiom from the lesson.

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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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Use "a memory like a sieve" in a sentence about being forgetful.

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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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Use "slip your mind" in a sentence about forgetting an important event.

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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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