memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on it Dont allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person's name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane 1.What's seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one's memory? 2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory? 3. How can you concentrate on a pen? 4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage? 5. What is the main idea of the passage? Kes: 1A 2. C3.D4.B 5D Speaking Out MODEL 1 It slipped my mind! my: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party Bill: ts good. Now what should we do? Amy: We ve got to plan the menu Bill: Oh, thats right. Do you have anything in mind? Amy: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party Remember i sled the chef for the recipe? Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesnt eat chicken? Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She'll be mad at me.e forgets something sometimes. It's not too late yet. I'lI make a Bill: Well, everyone phone call. Dont worry Amy: Thanks! You see, I'm getting forgetful. I think I'm getting old Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart4 memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don’t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen. Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous. So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly. Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person’s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane. 1. What’s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one’s memory? 2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory? 3. How can you concentrate on a pen? 4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage? 5. What is the main idea of the passage? Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.D IV. Speaking Out MODEL 1 It slipped my mind! Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party. Bill: That’s good. Now what should we do? Amy: We’ve got to plan the menu. Bill: Oh, that’s right. Do you have anything in mind? Amy: I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe? Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken? Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She’ll be mad at me. Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It’s not too late yet. I’ll make a phone call. Don’t worry. Amy: Thanks! You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old! Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart