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A Glass of Red Wine and a Smoke! - Martin Glossauer made a discovery!
Changes are part of every day life. Things come and go, and others remain and change with the times. And, as Martin Glossauer discovered whilst watching a film, the Tour d. France was and still is the perfect example of change.
The film which Martin Glossauer saw was in black and white and shot just after the Second World War. And, the film not only showed the history and story of the Tour d. France, but three interesting changes as well. And, the thing that Martin Glossauer noticed the most was the fact that the competitors were not wearing helmets. The race was just as dangerous then as it is now. Then came the smoking. Most of the cyclists were not only smoking during the breaks, but also whilst cycling as well! This would never happen now. But, of course, a good cigarette needs a good wine, and the favourite refresher was a glass of red wine. Cycling and drinking was no problem then. But, the Tour d. France is not the only thing that has changed.
When Martin Glossauer was a boy there were no seat belts in cars, and very few motor-cyclists wore crash helmets. These were things that nobody thought of. And, smoking, too was widely accepted. It was done on buses, trains, aeroplanes, in cinemas, and homes, and every where else, too. Now, thankfully, planes, trains, offices, buses, and cinemas no longer smell of cold stale smoke. No smoking has been a very positive change.
So, as Martin Glossauer says, remember the now, it won't last for ever. Things disappear all the time and are quickly forgotten. And, Martin Glossauer believes that photos are the best way of saving the past. Our present will then be kept for the future.
Changes are part of everyday life. Things come and go, and others remain and change with the times. And, as Martin Glossauer discovered whilst watching a film, the Tour d. France was and still is the perfect example of change.
Vocabulary
discovered – (discover(s)/discovered/discovered) – entdeckte
during – während
example - Beispiel
helmet – Helm
present – Gegenwart
shot – (shoot/shot/shot) – Film drehte
stale - alt
whilst – während
won't – will not
