USED to

Vietnama used to be colony of France, but no it is independent.

 

Comparatives

30 years ago, the streets were much quieter than now.

 

The present perfect

The streets have become much noisier these days.

(Notice, a specific time is not needed)

 

Speculation

 

Would can be used

In the past, people would have travelled less often.

 

When you are not so sure you can use other words (perhaps, possibly, might, may etc)

I’m not sure but, perhaps, they might have studied less science thirty years ago.

 

 

Not….any longer

I used to go late night party, but I do not any longer or any more.

Not…any more

Still

She is still a heavy smoker.

 

Changes in Attitudes and Feelings

 

Past: did not have complex economic, social or political problems.

Present:  more educated, open and free to express their opinions.

 

Changes in Thinking

Past: technology,. Great thinking capacity despite the lack of technology

Present: widened, influence by education, access to books, and internet

 

Changes in Food Habits

Past: eat whatever consumable, hunting animals, preserving food items,

Present: mass scale production, revolution agriculture, high-yielding varieties of seeds, fast food

Fine dining

 

Difference In Lifestyles in terms of Economy

Past: agriculture based economy, animal husbandry, livestock depends upon   

Present: service based economy

 

Changes in clothing

Past: culture dress, ethnicity and religion.

Present: trend, comfort, and style

 

Changes in education

Past: offline

Present: online

 

Changes of using equipment and machinery

Past: wooden tools were used, stone

Present: highly development equipment

 

Changes of using Transport

Past:

Present:

 

Changes in terms of Housing

Past

Present

Changes in terms of Religion and Beliefs

Past: Religion was a major part of their lifestyles. It dictated their whole lives.

Present: With the advancement of technology, people have begun to question about religious concepts.