LIZZY SAYS SHE CAN RECOGNIZE PEOPLE SHE KNEW AS A CHILD

 Recognizing people from our past can be an interesting experience. Some people have a strong memory and can easily remember faces from their childhood. Others may struggle to recognize someone they have not seen in many years. Lizzy says she can recognize people she knew as a child, even if they have changed a lot. This is because she has a good memory and pays attention to details.

For example, Lizzy once met an old classmate at a coffee shop. She had not seen him for more than ten years, but she immediately recognized his smile and the way he talked. He was surprised because he did not remember her at first. However, after talking for a few minutes, he also started to remember their childhood memories.

Recognizing people from our past can bring back happy memories. It can also help us reconnect with old friends and share stories about our childhood. Some people find it difficult to recognize others because faces change over time, but paying attention to details can help.

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GRAMMAR

Modal Verb "Can"

• "Can" is used to express ability or possibility.

• Example: "Lizzy can recognize people she knew as a child."

• Negative form: "Lizzy cannot always remember names."

• Question form: "Can Lizzy recognize her childhood friends?"

Past Simple vs. Present Simple

• Past Simple is used for completed actions in the past.

  • Example: "She met her friend after ten years."

• Present Simple is used for general truths or habits.

  • Example: "Lizzy recognizes faces easily."

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VOCABULARY

1. Recognize – To remember someone or something from the past.

2. Memory – The ability to remember things.

3. Childhood – The time when a person is a child.

4. Classmate – A person who was in the same class at school.

5. Surprised – Feeling unexpected emotions.

6. Details – Small pieces of information.

7. Reconnect – To meet someone again after a long time.

8. Experience – Something that happens to you.

9. Conversation – A talk between two or more people.

10. Change – To become different.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "I think I know you from somewhere."

• "Do you remember me?"

• "You haven’t changed at all!"

• "I almost didn’t recognize you!"

• "It’s been such a long time!"

• "We used to play together when we were kids."

• "I remember your face, but I forgot your name."

• "You look different now!"

• "Let’s talk about old times."

• "It’s great to see you again!"

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Lizzy can recognize people she knew as a child.

• She remembers her old classmates.

• They had fun talking about their childhood.

Negative:

• Lizzy cannot always remember names.

• Some people do not recognize her after many years.

• Her friend did not remember her at first.

Questions and Answers:

• Can Lizzy recognize people from her childhood? – Yes, she can.

• Did her friend recognize her immediately? – No, he did not.

• Why can Lizzy recognize people easily? – Because she has a good memory.

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CONVERSATION

Lizzy meets an old classmate in a café.

Lizzy: Excuse me, but I think I know you from somewhere.
Mike: Oh, really? I’m not sure…
Lizzy: Were you in Mr. Johnson’s class in elementary school?
Mike: Yes! Wait a second… Lizzy? Is that you?
Lizzy: Yes! I recognized you right away. You haven’t changed much!
Mike: Wow! I almost didn’t recognize you. It’s been so long!
Lizzy: Yes, over ten years! How have you been?
Mike: I’ve been great. Let’s catch up!

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READING

Lizzy always had a strong memory. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a man sitting on a bench. He looked familiar. She walked closer and realized it was her childhood neighbor, Mr. Evans. When she was a child, he used to give her candies and tell funny stories.

Lizzy smiled and said, "Mr. Evans, is that you?" The old man looked at her and said, "I’m sorry, do I know you?" Lizzy laughed and told him her name. Mr. Evans was surprised and said, "Lizzy! You were so small when I last saw you!" They sat on the bench and talked for an hour about old times. Lizzy was happy that she could recognize him.

Questions and Answers:

1. Where did Lizzy see Mr. Evans? – She saw him in the park.

2. Who was Mr. Evans? – He was her childhood neighbor.

3. Did Mr. Evans recognize Lizzy immediately? – No, he did not.

4. How did Lizzy feel? – She was happy to recognize him.

5. What did they do? – They talked about old times.