It’s a sunny and pleasant day. I was tidying my room this morning and found an old _______ in a notebook. As I was looking at it, the _______ memory of that day came back to me.

It was my mother’s _______ birthday ten years ago, and I decided to surprise her with home-made scrambled eggs. I woke up really early and walked to the _______ quietly. I had never cooked anything before, so I tried to copy how _______ did it. But somehow they ended up burnt.

I was about to throw everything away when my mother _______. I showed her the eggs and _______ explained what happened. To my surprise, she tasted them and said they weren’t bad! I guess _______ is indeed a magical ingredient. _______ we took this wonderful photo, laughing and ate them all.

This weekend is her 45th birthday. I’ll make her scrambled eggs _______. This time, they won’t be burnt!

A Healthy Mind

The brain is an amazing part of our body. Even with lots of research, no one can fully understand it. Like our bodies, it needs simple care. Sleeping well, eating right, and taking deep breaths help look after our bodies and brains.

Some think the brain slows with age, and memory weakens. ①However, we can ________. I help my memory by picturing what to remember. ②If I need bread, milk, and a birthday card for my brother, I imagine a piece of bread, a box of milk with a cow on the front, and a birthday card with a football on it.

This method works for remembering important dates too. It’s easier to recall events with a mental picture than just a date on a calendar.

③Exploring new places and having new experiences help the mind as well. Personally, learning another language keeps my brain active. Any language communication is important. Talking is better for your brain than watching TV or a screen.