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LANGUAGE IN ACTION
used to

Henry Fraser didn't use to be an artist.
What did he do?
He used to be a rugby player.

1. Complete the examples in the table above.
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to and the phrases in the box.
be very active
live in the countryside
play with Lego
hate vegetables
like coffee
build things

1. Now my grandparents live in the city, but they used to live in the countryside.
2.
but now I drink it every day.
3. These days, Caroline doesn't do much exercise, but she
4. but now I have a salad for lunch every day.
5. A) When were you last?
B) Yes, I loved it.
all the time

Get it right!
To make questions, we use did + use to + infinitive.
Did you use to walk to school?
NOT Did you used to walk to school? X

3. Complete the conversation with the correct form of used to or the past simple and the verbs in brackets. Then listen and check.
ALEX
What do you want to be when you're older, Mia?
MIA
I used to (want) to be a tennis player, but now I want to be a scientist.

ALEX
Oh really? (change) your mind?
MIA
Yes, I (not) (pay) attention in science, but now I love it. What about you?

ALEX
I used to be an English teacher, but when I was younger I had a different idea.
Really? What was that?
MIA
Well, I used to (change) my mind all the time. One day I (want) to be a photographer, the next a singer, then a painter... Well, we have lots of time to decide!

Use it!
4. Write sentences about what you used to do when you were younger. Think about the things in the box.
food and drink
games and toys
holidays
primary school

When I was younger, I used to build things with Lego.

5. Compare your sentences with a partner.
When I was younger I used to build things with Lego!

Really? Me too! What did you use to build?