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Long ago, people wrote with feathers, __________ we write with pencils and pens today.

When my grandpa was young, people didn't eat chocolate, __________ today we eat and drink it.

Today our TV has really nice colors. Long ago, the colors were only black and white __________ .

The old time people walked or used animals for transportation, __________ we can ride our vehicles in this era.

There was no computer long ago, so people wrote many information on papers __________ .

People used torches and candles to light the night, __________ nowadays we have electricity.

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Well, I booked a flight to America, __________ now it is cancelled due to corona virus issues.

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I was about to call her to share the information. Unfortunately, I only have her home address __________ .

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Long time ago people played board games, __________ today we have more exciting video games.

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Before the year 2020 came, every student went to school for study, __________ this time we have to stay at home and study on line due to the pandemic lock down.

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