Задание 31 Юнит 2 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 6 класс

Read the text. What is the most surprising fact for you?

Journey in time

Here are 10 facts about life in the USA 110 years ago:

1. Only 14 percent of homes in the US had a bathtub.
2. Many people died at the age of 50.
3. Only 8 percent of homes had a telephone.
4. There were only 8,000 cars in the US.
5. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
6. The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska were not states yet.
7. Crossword puzzles and television were not yet invented.
8. There was no Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
9. One in ten US adults could not read or write.
10. Only 6 percent of all Americans had 10 years of schooling.

What will the 21st century bring? Let’s see in 100 years!