A lecture
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A famous scientist was on his way to a lecture when his chauffeur offered an idea. “Hey, boss, I ………………… your speech so many times already I bet I could deliver it and give you the night off.”. |
HEAR |
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“Sounds great,” the scientist said. When they………………… to the auditorium, the chauffeur walked to the lectern and delivered the speech.. |
GET |
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Afterward he asked if there ………………… any questions. “Yes,” said one professor and asked a highly technical question. The chauffeur panicked for a moment but quickly recovered. “That’s an easy one,” he replied. “In fact, it’s so easy, I’m going to let my chauffeur answer it!”. |
BE |
Memory technique
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It was a nice summer day. Two elderly couples were enjoying a friendly conversation in the garden when one of the ………………… asked the other, “Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to a month ago?” |
MAN |
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“Outstanding,” Fred replied. “We were taught visualization, association. We learned all the psychological techniques………………… it has made a big difference for me.” “That’s great! What was the name of that clinic?”. |
LATE |
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Fred went blank. He thought and thought but………………… remember. Then a smile broke across his face and he asked, “What do you call that flower with thorns?” “You mean a rose?” “Yes, that’s it!” Then he turned to his wife and asked, “Rose, what was the name of that clinic?”. |
NOT CAN |