- •Used to
- •We also use it for something that was true but no longer is.
- •I didn't use to like him but now I do.
- •I used to play baseball.
- •I play golf recently.
- •I used to live in a house.
- •I live in a flat.
- •Don’t confuse I used to do and I’m used to doing. The structures and meanings are different.
- •3. Memories of childhood. (Talk to your partner about your childhood.)
- •Why are people unhealthier now than before? Compare today’s life to the past using ‘used to’
3. Memories of childhood. (Talk to your partner about your childhood.)
favourite thing bicycle favourite toy (teddy bear, doll etc.) favourite cartoon
like/hate chocolate like/hate bathe piano like/hate ice-cream fairy tales
holiday/travel flying a kite favourite TV program like/hate vegetable
favourite singer favourite place favourite food spending time outside till late
a pet fast food fat/slim fairy
milk a spoil/well-behaved child best friend games
Why are people unhealthier now than before? Compare today’s life to the past using ‘used to’
People used to eat vegetables and fruit/healty foods. Now they eat fast food.
People used to have healty breakfast. Now they prefer having a quick breakfast.
They used to do some sports . Now they prefer sitting opposite the TV and eating junk food.
Foods used to be organic. Now foods contain hormone.
There used to be fresh air. There are a lot of factories which make air pollution. (now)
There used to be clean water. People dump chemical and rubbish into the water.(now)
People used to drink healty drinks like fruit juice and herbal tea. They drink too much alcohol. (now)
People used to go to bed on time. They have night life. (now)
