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    B1+ English File , page 88 - Listening exercises
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  • Complete the name of Jill's condition: Highly Superior A______ M_____
    Autobiographical Memory
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  • How old was Jill when the condition started?
    She was eight years old.
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  • How does she feel about her condition?
    It drives her crazy.
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  • When was the Challenger explosion?
    The Challenger explosion was on 28th January 1986.
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  • What day of the week was 24th January 1986?
    It was a Friday.
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  • What day of the week was 29th August 1980?
    It was a Friday.
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  • What day of the week was 10th January 1981?
    It was a Saturday.
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  • What did Jill do on Friday 24th January 1986?
    She was working in an ice-cream shop, and she went out that night with friends.
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  • What did Jill do on Friday 29th August 1980?
    She went to Palm Springs with friends.
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  • What did Jill do on Saturday 10th January 1986?
    She drove her car for the third time.
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  • How did Dr McGaugh test Jill's memory?
    He asked her questions from a history book.
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  • What does she remember happening on 16th August 1977 and 14th October 1977?
    Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby died.
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  • Who were Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby?
    They were two famous American singers.
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  • How was Dr McGaugh able to confirm that Jill's memories were accurate?
    He checked with her mother and her diary.
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  • According to Dr McGaugh's research, what are the most memorable experiences?
    Strong emotional experiences.
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  • What kinds of things is Jill good at remembering?
    Things that she finds important.
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