What a difference it is now!

Junior high school vs High school

Speaking exercise

In the following exercise you will see some images that will help you contrast some aspects from your old junior high school versus your new high school.

Use this phrase to express the first idea:	Use a connector (but) and these phrases to contrast it with the second idea:
When I was in junior school, I…	…but now…	in high school, I...
	…but these days…
	…but currently…
	…but right now…

Now, record your voice in your cellphone and then compare it with the model idea provided.

*Use the key words provided, you may use additional words.

* Also, pay attention so that you use the verbs in the correct tense.

Example:

Junior high school	High school	Key words		Model idea
		Junior high school have a lot of restrictions now high school have more freedom	record your answer	Example answer
		Junior high school have several subjects right now high school a few	record your answer
		Junior high school not have a boyfriend these days high school meet a cute boy	record your answer
		Junior high school there are not green areas currently high school there are large green spaces	record your answer
		Junior high school not have much homework now high school have to do a lot of research	record your answer
		Junior high school be free to take decisions right now high school can take more options	record your answer
		Junior high school have a couple of friends currently high school know more friends	record your answer
		Junior high school prefer to watch cartoons these days like watching series on multiple platforms	record your answer

Example: When I was in junior high school, I had a lot of restrictions, but now in high school, I have more freedom.
When I was in junior high school, I was taking several subjects, but right now in high school, I am only taking a few.
When I was in junior high school, I didn't have a boyfriend, but I just met a cute boy.
When I was in junior high school, there weren't big green areas, but now in high school, there are large green spaces.
When I was in junior high school, I didn't have much homework, but now in high school, I have to do a lot of research.
When I was in junior high school, I wasn't free to make decisions, but now in high school, I can take more options.
When I was in junior high school, I had a couple of friends, but now in high school, I have more friends.
When I was in junior high school, I preferred to watch cartoons, but these days, I like watching programs on multiple platforms.

What a difference it is now!

Junior high school vs High school

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