Power  Memory  Class

　　An  elderly  couple  suffering  from  deteriorating  memory  signed up for a power memory class to improve their memories. The power memory method taught them to remember things by associating these with familiar objects. After completing the 5-day course, the old man was discussing the  merits  of the course with a neighbor in his backyard.

　　The old man claimed, "Signing up for that power memory class was one of the best things I've ever done."

　　The neighbor asked, "So who was your instructor?"

　　"Well, lemme see," said the old man. "What do you, ahhh, call that flower that smells nice but, ummm, has those thorns..."

　　"A rose?" volunteered the neighbor.

　　"Yeah, right!" nodded the old man who then turned towards his house and yelled, "Hey, Rose, what was the name of the instructor in our power memory class?"

Key  words：

suffering  from　受....之苦

deteriorate　（v.）退化　click 發音

sign  up　報名

improve　（v.）加強

to remember 　things by associating these with familiar objects.　以聯想的方式

merit　（n.）優點