9 City Life

Grandpa: Look at this neighborhood, Tammy! It’s changed a lot!
Tammy: Really, grandpa? What was it like before?
Grandpa: Well, there were no office buildings or apartment buildings around here. I remember that it was full of green fields, bushes, and trees stretching endlessly to the horizon. Your grandma and I used to sit under a tree in the middle of the field and appreciate the picturesque sunset.
Tammy: Wow! That sounds so romantic.
Grandpa: There were only a few ranches scattered around here. It was so quiet and the air was incredibly fresh. I really loved it, although it was not as convenient as it is today.
Tammy: It’s really hard for me to imagine that.
Grandpa: I know. These days, more and more people are moving here. And all the ranches and small stores were torn down already.
Tammy: Yeah. And more and more high-rise multiplex buildings are being built, as well as the new subway lines.
Grandpa: It seems as if there is a construction site on every corner.
Tammy: Hey, grandpa! That doesn’t sound bad! I believe it will look great after the transformation.