Lesson 9 then and now everyday english

Read the dialogues, say where they take place. Act the dialogues.

1. A: Is that a new painting? Seventeen century, isn’t it?

B: Yes, I bought it last week. Is not an original, though!

A: Can you imagine living in those days?

B: Yes, I’m sure life was tough without electricity, telephones, washing machines…

A: And I bet it used to take days just to travel from one place to another.

B: Yeah, imagine – no cars, trains or planes, just coaches.

A: At least there was no pollution in those days.

B: That’s true. Rivers were clean, and the air was pure.

A: You know, maybe life wasn’t so bad back then, after all!

2. A: How was your trip to the USA, Alice?

B: It was fantastic. We had a great time, thanks.

A: What was it like?

B: It was out of this world. Here! Take a look at the photos.

A: Wow! Did you really go on the rollercoaster*?

B: Yes, it was great! Haven’t you ever been on a rollercoaster?

A: Yes, but that was years ago. I haven’t been on one nice since then.

B: You know what you should do?

A: What?

B: Get a ticket to Sea World as soon as you can.

A: I think you are right. I haven’t been on holiday for years.

B: Well! Here’s your chance.