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From Abacuses to Calculators: Spotting Differences in Hong Kong's Eras
ENG401B-LH-HK Lesson 3
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The Big Question
How did life change? ⏳
Meet Kevin and his Grandmother. Grandmother is looking at an old photo album and comparing her childhood in Hong Kong to Kevin's life today.
认识一下凯文和他的奶奶。奶奶正在看一本旧相册,把她在香港的童年和凯文今天的生活进行比较。让我们一起看看过去和现在有什么不同吧!
武器库 | Core Arsenal

Past vs. Present Objects:

Past (Manual)
abacus 🧮 washboard 🧺 rickshaw 🛺
Present (Electric)
calculator 🔢 washing machine 💧
避坑雷达 | Grammar Radar
BASE
used to + Verb (Base)
🚨 高频易错点 Warning!
I use to play outside.
表示过去习惯,必须加 'd'。
I used to play outside.
通行证 | Can-Do Goals
Name five objects from Hong Kong's past.
Explain the difference between old and new objects.
Use "could" to talk about past abilities.
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Culture Bit: Rickshaws in Hong Kong
在过去的香港,人力车 (rickshaws) 是一种非常普遍的交通工具。随着时代的发展,它们逐渐被电车、巴士和地铁取代。现在,人力车已经成为香港历史的象征。 在過去的香港,人力車 (rickshaws) 是一種非常普遍的交通工具。隨著時代的發展,它們逐漸被電車、巴士和地鐵取代。現在,人力車已經成為香港歷史的象徵。
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Awesome!
50 Stars Reached!