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A:What do you think of our life today?Is it better or worse than it was 50years ago?
B:I think it's better.The most important difference is that people are healthier today,and they live longer than they did in the past.
A:That's true.The advantage is that we (57)know more about medicine today.We're better at preventing illness.But people don't eat (58)as well as in the past,and don't take as much exercise as they did.
B:I suppose that's because public transport is (59)much better today.What about work?People don't have to work as hard as they worked 50years ago.
A:Yes,but no one ever says they have (60)too much free time!I also think schoolchildren today work harder than we ever did.
B:Yes,but I (61)really want to do my best.
A:Why don't you ask Mrs.Li downstairs?She's seen how life has changed.
B:That's a good idea.I'll go and do it.