Memory is an essential part of our daily lives. We use it to remember names, places, dates, and tasks. However, some people feel like they forget things easily. They might forget where they put their keys, what they ate for lunch, or even important appointments. This can sometimes be frustrating.
There are many reasons why someone might feel like they have a bad memory. It could be stress, lack of sleep, or not paying enough attention. For example, if you are thinking about many things at the same time, you may not focus on what someone is saying. Later, you might not remember the conversation.
Luckily, there are ways to improve memory. You can use a notebook, set reminders on your phone, or repeat information to help you remember it. Eating healthy food and getting enough sleep can also help your brain work better. With practice, everyone can improve their memory!
GRAMMAR
Using "think" and "have" in the present simple tense:
"I think I have a bad memory."
"She thinks she forgets things easily."
"He does not think he has a bad memory."
Using "forget" in different tenses:
Present: "I often forget my phone at home."
Past: "Yesterday, I forgot my keys in the car."
Future: "I will forget my appointment if I don’t write it down."
VOCABULARY
Forget – To not remember something.
Memory – The ability to remember things.
Reminder – Something that helps you remember.
Focus – To concentrate on something.
Appointment – A planned meeting.
Repetition – Doing something again and again.
Notebook – A book for writing notes.
Brain – The organ that helps you think and remember.
Attention – The act of listening or watching carefully.
Practice – Doing something regularly to improve at it.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
"I keep forgetting things."
"I think I have a bad memory."
"Can you remind me later?"
"I need to write it down, or I will forget."
"Let me set a reminder on my phone."
"I can’t remember what I was going to say."
"I have trouble remembering names."
"I forgot my password again!"
"I should focus more on important details."
"Repetition helps me remember things."
SENTENCES
Positive:
"I have a good memory for faces."
"Writing things down helps me remember."
Negative:
"I don’t remember what I ate yesterday."
"He does not focus on important things."
Questions:
"Do you think you have a bad memory?"
"What do you do to remember important things?"
Answers:
"Yes, I often forget things."
"No, I usually remember everything."
CONVERSATION
Sarah: Hi, John! Did you bring the book I lent you?
John: Oh no, I forgot again! I think I have a bad memory.
Sarah: Don’t worry! Maybe you can set a reminder on your phone.
John: That’s a great idea! I will do it now so I don’t forget next time.
Sarah: Yes, that will help. Do you often forget things?
John: Yes, especially when I am busy. I sometimes forget my keys, my wallet, and even my phone!
Sarah: That happens to me too! I always write things down in my notebook.
John: I should try that. Thanks for the advice!
READING
Lena always felt like she had a bad memory. She would forget her homework, birthdays, and even what she planned to do in the afternoon. One day, she lost her house keys. She searched everywhere but couldn’t find them. Her mother told her, "You need to be more organized. Try writing things down."
Lena decided to keep a notebook. Every day, she wrote important tasks and reminders. After a few weeks, she realized she was forgetting less. She remembered her assignments, her friends' birthdays, and where she put things. She felt happier and less stressed. "I don’t think I have a bad memory anymore," she said. "I just needed a little help."
Questions:
What did Lena forget often?
What did she lose one day?
What advice did her mother give her?
How did Lena improve her memory?
Did she feel happier after using a notebook?
Answers:
She forgot her homework, birthdays, and daily tasks.
She lost her house keys.
Her mother told her to be more organized and write things down.
She started keeping a notebook with reminders.
Yes, she felt happier and less stressed.
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