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Answer — Exercise 10

6.2 - Lasting memories·New Total English Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book

Question

When we are reminiscing about the past, or expressing wishes and regrets, we can sound nostalgic by using particular information. Listen to the sentences (1-6) from the extracts and decide.

Answer

Generally the sentences are spoken with a higher intonation and slower with pauses between groups of words.

  1. It makes me feel really nostalgic about my childhood.
  2. Oh, I would’ve liked to live there all the time.
  3. Those were the days!
  4. I wish I hadn’t lost touch with so many of them.
  5. It reminds me of one of the best times of my life.
  6. I regret leaving that place in a way.

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