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When I was young, I spent the summer on my grandparents’ ______.
When I was young, I spent the summer on my grandparents’ ______.
farm
I would get up at sunrise and go for a walk around a ______.
I would get up at sunrise and go for a walk around a ______.
meadow
My grandmother fed the ______ and other farm animals.
My grandmother fed the ______ and other farm animals.
chickens
Together we went to a field to reap the ______.
Together we went to a field to reap the ______.
In the afternoon, I often went swimming or fishing in the ______.
In the afternoon, I often went swimming or fishing in the ______.
I learned to milk the ______ and was very proud of myself.
I learned to milk the ______ and was very proud of myself.
My grandparents had a ______ behind the house where I used to sleep.
My grandparents had a ______ behind the house where I used to sleep.
After such holidays, I always returned to town ______ and healthy.
After such holidays, I always returned to town ______ and healthy.
Now I do not spend the summer in the country any ______.
Now I do not spend the summer in the country any ______.
The village has grown and developed; you can no longer see ______ in the fields.
The village has grown and developed; you can no longer see ______ in the fields.
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Study Notes
Childhood Experiences on Grandparents’ Farm
- Summer spent on grandparents' farm created carefree and enjoyable memories.
- Daily routine included waking up at sunrise and walking in the meadow with a dog.
- Grandmother cared for chickens and other animals, while grandfather tended to cattle.
Farming Activities
- Participated in harvesting crops in the fields, working until lunchtime.
- Took breaks in hot weather to pick fruits like currants and raspberries or explore the nearby forest for birds' nests.
- Afternoon activities included swimming and fishing in the river; relaxed by sunbathing.
Unique Experiences
- Gained skills such as milking cows, fostering a sense of pride.
- Slept in the barn with a sleeping bag, using a torch, creating unforgettable experiences.
Changes Over Time
- After returning to town from summer visits, felt refreshed and healthy.
- Grandparents aged, losing ability to manage farm activities and livestock.
- Last visit revealed changes in the village, with modern machines replacing traditional horse farming.
- Loss of natural beauty in the forest due to deforestation, contrasting with childhood memories.
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