Memory Words
Which word means “to hold something dear and care about it deeply”?
CHERISH
If you OUTGROW a toy, what happens?
You become too old for it / stop liking it as you get older.
What kind of toy is a poseable character toy, often based on a movie, TV show, or comic?
ACTION FIGURE
What was Anna’s teddy bear called?
BROWNIE
Synonym: If something TRIGGERS a memory, it… A. destroys it B. causes you to remember it C. changes it D. forgets it
B. CAUSES YOU TO REMEMBER IT
Which word means “to recall and talk about pleasant memories from the past”?
REMINISCE
Choose: “I still ________ the bicycle my father gave me.” A. trigger B. cherish C. outgrow D. reminisce
B. CHERISH
Which toy in the lesson was connected to Anna’s grandfather?
A TEDDY BEAR
Why did Anna keep the teddy bear after she outgrew it?
It triggered happy childhood memories / made her feel safe.
Word form: “My grandmother’s gift was very ________ to me.” (SENTIMENT)
SENTIMENTAL
Which word means “to cause a memory or feeling to suddenly appear”?
TRIGGER
Choose the best word: “That old photograph ________ memories of primary school.”
TRIGGERED
Who gave Minh his remote-controlled car?
HIS GRANDFATHER
Where did Minh usually play with his remote-controlled car and his grandfather?
IN THE PARK NEAR THEIR HOUSE
Collocation: “I still ________ the memories of my childhood.” A. cherish B. trigger C. outgrow D. develop
A. CHERISH
Which adjective describes something valuable because of emotional connections, not money?
SENTIMENTAL
Make a correct sentence using the word “TREASURE.”
You did it^^
What did Sarah buy with her own money?
A COLLECTION OF BUILDING BLOCKS
What two qualities did Sarah’s building blocks help her develop?
CREATIVITY AND PATIENCE
Meaning: “Although I had outgrown my old toys, I kept them in a box.” OUTGROWN means… A. broken B. sold C. become too old for D. played more
C. BECOME TOO OLD FOR
Complete: “Finding my old toys made me feel ________ for my childhood.”
NOSTALGIC
What is the difference between CHERISH and TRIGGER?
Cherish = value/care deeply; trigger = cause a memory or feeling to appear.
Name ONE reason a childhood toy can remain special even after you outgrow it.
It can trigger memories / have sentimental value / remind you of someone.
Which speaker’s toy was broken? And which speakers still had their childhood objects?
MINH’S TOY WAS BROKEN; ANNA AND SARAH STILL HAD THEIRS.
In 20 seconds, use TWO words naturally: cherish, treasure, reminisce, trigger, sentimental, nostalgic, outgrow.
You did it^^