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1. Why do some people have good memories while others don’t?
- Useful expressions:
- “I think it depends on…”
- “Some people have a natural ability to…”
- “On the other hand, others may struggle because…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- I think it depends on a person’s habits and brain function. Some people have a natural ability to remember details easily, while others need to make an effort. On the other hand, others may struggle because they don’t practice memory techniques or they get distracted easily.
2. Why do more people rely on cell phones to memorize things?
- Useful expressions:
- “These days, people tend to…”
- “It’s much easier to…”
- “Because of this, people don’t feel the need to…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple & infinitive structure
- Sample answer:
- These days, people tend to save phone numbers, reminders, and notes on their phones instead of memorizing them. It’s much easier to set an alarm or use a notes app than to remember everything manually. Because of this, people don’t feel the need to train their memory as much as before.
3. Are you good at memorizing things?
- Useful expressions:
- “I’d say I’m quite good/bad at…”
- “I have a great memory for…”
- “But sometimes I struggle with…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- I’d say I’m quite good at remembering faces and places, but I easily forget names and dates. I have a great memory for details in movies and books, but sometimes I struggle with remembering passwords and phone numbers.
4. Have you ever forgotten something that was important?
- Useful expressions:
- “Unfortunately, there was a time when I…”
- “It was really embarrassing because…”
- “Since then, I’ve made sure to…”
- Grammar structure: Present perfect & past simple
- Sample answer:
- Unfortunately, there was a time when I forgot my best friend’s birthday. It was really embarrassing because I only remembered a day later! Since then, I’ve made sure to set reminders for important dates so I won’t forget again.
