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almost the whole day playing 4D simulations and virtual attractions. There are so many of them there! And you get points for each game and at the end you can change them for a prize. I was most lucky with Catch the Crab. And you?
— Oh, I went there with my little brother Sashko. Our granny took us there. Sashko enjoyed the Kid's City with its numerous labyrinths. But my favourites were the ride, which takes you through forests and mountains where huge dinosaurs are hiding, and the Craft Station. There are so many attractions there and when you are making a pot or something else you understand how a monkey could change into a human being. Ha-ha-ha!
— Did you watch a film there?
— Yes, I think it was fantastic. It felt as if you were in the tropical forest with fog and rain, and those creatures seemed real, too. Even the chairs seemed alive there.
— And how did you like the food there? Did you try a cosmo box inside the intergalac-tic liner Cosmo Port?
— No, we had a snack at Sckoder Club and our pizza was really good. Look, Dmytryk. Why don't we go there next time together? What about next weekend?
— Great! I would like to play all those games with you. See you next week then.
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Reporter: Hello, dear listeners. Today the guest of our programme is a specialist in developing memory. What advice can you give us, Dr Brainy?
Dr Brainy: A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory — as something that can't be changed, but actually there is a lot you can do to improve your memory. There are 10 things that I would advise anyone who wants to have a good memory. First, we all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. Take an active interest in what you want to remember and focus on it. One way to "make" yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better. Second, repeating things is the best way to remember things for a short time, e.g. remembering a phone number for a few seconds. Third is to think about something visual associated with it. Form a mental picture, and the stranger the picture is, the better you will remember it! Four, to remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the things you want to remember. Five, if we organize what we know in a logical way, then, when we learn more about that subject we understand that better. Make well-organized notes. Be sure things are clear in your mind. If not, ask questions until you understand. Six, many experts believe that listening to classical music, especially Mozart, helps people organize their ideas more clearly and so improves their memory. Sadly, rock music doesn't have the same effect. Seven, if you do not want to lose your memory as you get older, you need to keep your brain fit, just like your body. Logic puzzles, crosswords and mental arithmetic are all good "mental aerobics". Eight, physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Nine, the old saying that "eating fish makes you brainy" may be true. Scientists have discovered that the fats found in fish like tuna, sardines or salmon help improve the memory. Vitamins С and E (found in fruits like oranges, strawberries and red grapes) and vitamin В (found in lean meat and green vegetables) are all good "brain food", too. And finally, ten. Caffeine may be not too good for you, but a cup of coffee really does help you concentrate when you sit down to study. And if you don't like coffee, don't worry — experts believe that chewing gum has the same effect.
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Lunch is a high afternoon meal and is eaten at school or work. Lunch takes 30—40 minutes. Some offices have put microwave ovens foi employees to use. Popular
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