New Cutting Edge Intermediate Module 2 page 19
Listen to your partner without interrupting them or asking questions and tick the topics below that they mention. When they run out of things to say, ask them about the topics that they missed.
How old they were
When it happened (season, time of day etc)
The weather
Where it happened and what that place looked like
Who was there and what they looked like
What they were wearing
What was said
What had happened before that time
What was happening elsewhere at that time
How they felt then
How they feel now looking back
Why they chose this memory to talk about
Why it was an important or memorable event
How well they remember it
What details they have forgotten
What details they remember best
How often it comes to mind
The last time they were reminded of this event
What times or situations remind them of this event
Things that have helped them remember that time, e.g. reminiscing with people who were there, photos or videos
If anything similar happened to them at another time or not
What they learnt from that experience
How that experience affects their present life or attitudes
What they would do differently if it happened again
What might have happened if things had gone differently
Who they have told this memory to before and their reactions
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