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Entries in history (4)

Sunday
Mar252012

“If you could live in any period in history, which one would it be?”

If you could live in any period in history, which one would it be?

You're hanging out with a group of friends late at night. You want to ask a silly question to start a discussion.

If you could live in any period in history, which one would it be?

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Saturday
Mar172012

“To put this piece in historical context, it was created during the period when Europeans were just beginning to explore the New World.”

To put this piece in historical context, it was created during the period when Europeans were just beginning to explore the New World.

You're a tour guide at an art museum. You're telling the story of an artist who lived a long time ago. You want to explain when this person lived. You say:

To put this piece in historical context, it was created during the period when Europeans were just beginning to explore the New World.

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Thursday
Oct132011

“It takes place in Ancient Rome.”

English Lesson: It takes place in Ancient Rome

There's a TV show that you like which is about Roman gladiators. You're describing the show to a friend who hasn't seen it. You start by saying:

It takes place in Ancient Rome.

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Wednesday
Aug242011

“His resignation definitely marks the end of an era for Ample.”

His resignation definitely marks the end of an era for Ample.

You've just read the news that the famous CEO of a large company is going to resign. You respect him, as do many other people, so you write in the comment section of the new website:

His resignation definitely marks the end of an era for Ample.

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