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

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

Your answer

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baam

Lose 5 points!

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magnet

Take 10 points!

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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thief

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

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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monster

Reset all scores!

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star

Double points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

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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?

in one ear and out the other.

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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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You recognise someone from school but can’t recall their name. Use an idiom from the lesson.

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Create a sentence using "rack your brain" to describe trying to remember something.

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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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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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seesaw

Swap points!

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gift

Win 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

Give points!

thief

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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banana

Go to last place!

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True or False? People remember better when they study or learn in the same location every time.

False: Research suggests that changing study locations can improve recall.

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