2b

Recording 2b

Teacher: What do you remember about you early childhood?

Student: Oh, I remember being very happy! I have a lot of great memories of my childhood. In fact, my sisters and I often reminisce about it. Perhaps when you back everything seems better, but our summer holidays seemed to go on forever and the sun always seemed to be shining. Nowadays, if we ever have a hot summer day, it always reminds me of my childhood holidays.

Teacher: Do you think you have a good memory or a poor memory?

Student: Well, when I was younger, I think I used to have a very good memory. I used to be able to memorize a long list of dates without any trouble. But I find it harder and harder to remember things these days, so now I’d say my memory is quite poor.

When I’m studying, I find I have to think up strategies to help me, like visualizing something associated with a particular word. I even forget important things sometimes, so I have to write myself little notes as a reminder.