USE IT! Work in pairs. Which of these school issues are the same now as in the past? Which will be different in the future? Use can, can't, could, couldn't or will / won't be able to.
1. choice of subjects
2. ways of learning
3. school uniforms
4. class size
5. rules
The issues we think are the same now as in the past are...
In the past, students couldn't choose unusual subjects. In the future, they will be able to make more unusual choices.
In the past, students couldn’t choose unusual subjects. In the future, they will be able to make more unusual choices.
In the past, students could learning by reading books. In the future, they will be able to search information on the Internet.
In the past, students could wear what ever they want to go to school. In the future, they will be able to wear uniform when they go to school.
In the past, class size could be 10 - 15 students. In the future, class size will be able to 20 - 30 students.
In the past, students couldn't break the rules. In the future, students will able to obey the rules.