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C. In the dialogue, they use modal verbs to talk about the situation in the past and present. Complete
these phrases from the recording.

1. That true. 4. It even worse in the past.
2. Things better. 5. You’d think governments more progress.
3. You joking. 6. Things more rapidly in some countries.

must + infinitive to talk about the present
may
could + be + verb+ing to talk about ongoing actions
might
can’t + have + past participle to talk about the past

D. Work with a partner. Think of at least five ideas to add to the table.

In what areas has society changed little in the
How has society improved in the last 30 years?
last 30 years?

Now work with a new partner. Use your ideas from the table and the modal verbs in
exercise C to discuss this question:
To what extent is your society better today than it was 30 years ago?

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