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9 WRITE. Look at the information in the chart about people 5000 years ago and people today.
Then write six sentences using used to, didn’t use to, or would.
People 5000 Years Ago People Today
hunt animals, gather fruit and nuts buy food in grocery stores
cook over fire cook with stoves
live in caves or simple shelters live in houses or apartments
use animal skins for clothing buy clothing in stores or make clothing from cloth
People didn’t use to buy food in a grocery store.
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10 APPLY.
A A few years ago Brian was not happy, so he made some changes. Look at the chart. What
changes did he make? Discuss them with a partner.
Brian used to be unhappy, and he didn’t have many friends. He joined a band last year. Now . . .
Brian
In the Past Change Now
lonely, didn’t have many friends joined a band last year happy, has new friends
unhealthy bought a bike a few months ago healthy
always arrived late for class and work learned to drive last month always arrives on time
B Think about some changes you have made in your life. In your notebook, make a chart like
the one in exercise A and write notes about three of these changes.
C Work with a partner. Take turns talking about the changes in your life. Use used to, didn’t use
to, and would.
D In your notebook, write a short paragraph of four or five sentences about one of the changes
you made.
A couple of years ago, I used to feel lonely all the time. I would stay home at
night and watch TV . . .
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