TALK ABOUT IMPORTANT MEMORIES

 Memories are an essential part of our lives. They help us remember happy, sad, exciting, or even scary moments. Important memories can be about family, friends, school, travel, or personal experiences. For example, you may remember your first day at school, your first pet, or a special birthday celebration.

Example:

• "I remember my first day at school. I was nervous, but my teacher was very kind."

• "One of my best memories is when I traveled to the beach with my family. We played in the sand and swam in the ocean."

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GRAMMAR

To talk about past memories, we use the past simple tense and past continuous tense.

Past simple:

• "I visited my grandparents last summer."

• "She won a prize when she was a child."

Past continuous:

• "While we were playing, it started to rain."

• "She was studying when her friend arrived."

We also use used to and would to talk about repeated past experiences.

• "I used to play soccer with my cousins."

• "My father would tell us bedtime stories every night."

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VOCABULARY

1. Memory - Something you remember from the past.

2. Childhood - The time when you were a child.

3. Experience - Something that happened in your life.

4. Event - A special or important happening.

5. Celebrate - To do something special for a happy occasion.

6. Exciting - Something that makes you feel happy and interested.

7. Unforgettable - Something very special that you will always remember.

8. Nostalgic - Feeling happy and sad when remembering the past.

9. Remind - To help someone remember something.

10. Cherish - To love and keep a special memory in your heart.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "I will never forget when..."

• "One of my best memories is..."

• "I have a clear memory of..."

• "It was an unforgettable moment."

• "That day was very special to me."

• "I always think about the time when..."

• "It reminds me of..."

• "I used to love..."

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• "I remember my first trip to the zoo."

• "My grandmother used to tell me beautiful stories."

• "Our vacation last year was amazing."

Negative:

• "I don’t remember much about my childhood."

• "She never forgets important dates."

• "We didn’t celebrate my birthday last year."

Questions:

• "Do you remember your first day of school?"

• "What is your happiest memory?"

• "Did you ever have a pet as a child?"

Answers:

• "Yes, I remember it very well!"

• "My happiest memory is my graduation day."

• "No, I never had a pet, but I always wanted one."

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CONVERSATION

A: Hey, do you remember our school trip to the mountains?
B: Yes! It was so much fun. We played games and took lots of pictures.
A: I still have the group photo. Do you want to see it?
B: Of course! That trip was unforgettable.
A: What other memories do you have from school?
B: I remember our science project. We built a volcano model!
A: Oh yes! That was a great experience.

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LONG READING

An Unforgettable Summer

Last summer, Mia had one of the best experiences of her life. She traveled to a small village with her family. The village was beautiful, with green hills and a big river. Every morning, Mia and her brother went for a walk and took pictures of the sunrise. In the afternoon, they played with the local children and learned about their culture. One day, Mia helped her grandmother cook a traditional meal. She loved spending time with her family and meeting new people. It was an unforgettable summer.

Questions:

1. Where did Mia travel last summer?

2. What did Mia and her brother do in the morning?

3. What did she learn from the local children?

4. Why was the summer unforgettable for Mia?

Answers:

1. She traveled to a small village.

2. They went for a walk and took pictures of the sunrise.

3. She learned about their culture.

4. Because she spent time with her family and met new people.