Some people have a very good memory for faces. They can see someone once and recognize them years later. However, others have difficulty recognizing people, even if they have met them many times. My friend, Lisa, never recognizes people's faces.
For example, when we go to a party, she always asks me, "Do we know that person?" She often forgets the faces of classmates and neighbors. One time, she even walked past her cousin in the mall and didn't say hello because she didn’t recognize him!
This sometimes makes situations a little funny or embarrassing. But Lisa is very friendly, and when she realizes her mistake, she always apologizes and laughs about it.
GRAMMAR
Adverbs of Frequency: "Never"
We use "never" to talk about things that do not happen at all.
Lisa never recognizes people’s faces.
I never eat spicy food.
Present Simple for Habits and Routines
We use the present simple for things that happen regularly.
She always forgets faces.
He usually remembers his students.
They never recognize celebrities.
VOCABULARY
Recognize – To know someone or something from before. (She did not recognize her old teacher.)
Forget – To not remember. (I always forget his name.)
Face – The front part of the head. (She has a friendly face.)
Memory – The ability to remember things. (His memory is very strong.)
Neighbor – A person who lives near you. (My neighbor is very nice.)
Embarrassed – Feeling shy or uncomfortable. (She was embarrassed when she forgot his name.)
Apologize – To say sorry. (He apologized for his mistake.)
Classmate – A person who studies with you. (My classmate is very smart.)
Mistake – Something that is wrong. (She made a mistake but fixed it.)
Friendly – Kind and nice to others. (He is always friendly to new people.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I’m sorry, I don’t recognize you.
Have we met before?
You look familiar!
I never forget a face!
I think I know you from somewhere.
Nice to see you again!
Sorry, I have a bad memory for faces.
Who was that person?
You remind me of someone I know.
I always forget names but remember faces.
SENTENCES
Positive:
Lisa never recognizes people’s faces.
My mother always remembers people.
He usually forgets faces but remembers names.
Negative:
Lisa does not recognize her classmates easily.
I do not forget faces.
He never remembers who he meets.
Questions & Answers:
Does Lisa recognize people’s faces? – No, she doesn’t.
Do you forget names easily? – Yes, I do.
Why does she apologize? – Because she doesn’t recognize people.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Hi, Lisa! Did you see our teacher at the café?
Lisa: Our teacher? Oh no! I didn’t recognize him. Was he there?
Anna: Yes! He was sitting near the window. He waved at you, but you didn’t say hello.
Lisa: Oh no! I feel so embarrassed. I never recognize people’s faces!
Anna: Don’t worry! You can say sorry next time.
Lisa: Yes, I will. Next time, tell me when someone I know is there!
READING
Lisa is a very friendly person, but she has one problem—she never recognizes people’s faces. When she meets someone new, she often forgets what they look like. One day, she was shopping in a supermarket. A woman smiled at her and said, “Hello, Lisa! How are you?”
Lisa smiled back but felt confused. She did not know who the woman was! Lisa did not want to be rude, so she said, “Hello! I’m good, thank you!” Then, the woman said, “I am your neighbor, Sarah!” Lisa felt very embarrassed and apologized. Sarah laughed and said, “It’s okay! I know you have trouble with faces.”
After this, Lisa decided to pay more attention to people’s faces. She tried to remember small details like their hair, their glasses, or their voice. It was difficult, but over time, Lisa improved. Now, she still forgets sometimes, but she always tries her best!
Questions & Answers:
Why does Lisa feel confused in the supermarket? – Because she does not recognize the woman.
Who is the woman talking to Lisa? – She is Lisa’s neighbor, Sarah.
What does Lisa decide to do? – She decides to pay more attention to people’s faces.
How does Lisa feel when she realizes her mistake? – She feels embarrassed.
Does Lisa improve her memory for faces? – Yes, she tries her best and improves over time.
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