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IV. SPEAKING
Changes in a living area
1. The pictures show how River City has changed over time. Work in pairs. Read the words and phrases and decide which describe the city in the past (P) and which now (N).
Past Now
old
parks
modern
rice field
empty roads
wet markets
busy streets
convenience stores
high-rise buildings
low-rise buildings
supermarkets
2. Work in pairs. Talk about the changes in River City. Use the words and phrases in 1.
Example:
In the past, this place only had low-rise buildings. However, a lot of high-rise buildings have been built in the city.
3. Report your answers to the whole class. Vote for the best description.
