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In those days, there weren't many people.
They lived in small houses. There weren't many shops. People liked staying at home. One hundred years ago people could only get around by horse and carriage or on foot.
2пропуск
These days there are a lot of people. They often live in their flats in modern houses. There are a lot of electric lights, shops and office blocks. There are a lot of shops nowadays. People like watching TV or go to restaurants. Modern people can get around by train, by bus, or by car.