B1.1 Intermediate Reading pages 16 and 17 Cutting edge

We remember certain events in our childhood because we felt strongly about them at the time.

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When we tell a story many times, we forget important details.

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Stephen Wiltshire never forgets anything.

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Scientists have proved that some people have a photographic memory.

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Our brain stores each piece of imformation separately.

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Human memory tends to be chaotic and not very precise.

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The difference between the human memory and computer memory is basically the inherent creativity of the human brain.

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Our memory starts to get worse in middle age.

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It is impossible to remember anything accurately before the age of five.

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Discuss in your group:
1. Is there any information in the text that you find surprising? Why? Talk about it!
2. Read the "Seven tips for improving your memory" together (page 17) and discuss them, which tips do you find more or less useful? Discuss and propose other options or ideas to improve your memory (in your normal life or as a student). After reading and talking about these ideas decide together the three essential actions you believe are the most important to improve your memory.
3. Finally write just a few keywords in this space to remember your answers as a group and share them later with the class.