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My grandmother told me that many years ago, our village was very poor. She said that people had to work hard just to have enough to eat and drink. They grew (1) **vegetables** in their gardens, and they (2) **gathered** animals like cows and chickens for milk and eggs.

There was no electricity or running water in the village at that time. People used candles or oil lamps to (3) **light** their homes, and they had to walk to the river or a well to get water for cooking and drinking. Life was hard, but the people of the village were tough and resourceful.

Despite the (4) **challenges** they faced, the people of the village were happy. They worked together to help each other, and they knew how to have fun. They (5) **gathered** in the village square for festivals and dances, and they would tell stories and sing songs late at night.

Today, our village is very different. We have (6) **electricity** and running water, and many people have cars and smartphones. But my grandmother still remembers the old days, and she reminds us that we should be (7) **grateful** for what we have. She also tells us that we should never forget the hard work and sacrifices of our (8) **ancestors** who made it possible for us to live the way we do today.