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B. Complete the sentences with used to, be used to and get used to.
1. We use to talk about habits and states in the past which are no longer true.
2. We use to talk about the process of familiarising yourself with something.

3. We use when you feel comfortable with a situation.
4. After and , we use the verb with –ing.
5. After , we use an infinitive.

C. Look at these sentences. Are they referring to the past or present?

1. I used to have more homework.
2. We adopted a dog from animal control, and he’s slowly getting used to us.
3. My English teacher is getting used to living here after living in another country.
4. My English teacher didn’t use to live in Australia.
5. I’m used to running so I could easily do a 5k run.
6. My teachers aren’t used to using technology in class.

D. Choose the correct option.
1. I found it really cold when I first moved north, 5. I have to get up early at weekends for team
but I it now. practice, but I it now.
a) used to a) am used to
b) am getting used to b) used to
c) was used to c) was used to
2. Our teacher a car, so she had 6. I started watching Manga, but I
to walk to school every day. subtitles all the time.
a) didn’t use to have a) am getting used to reading
b) was used to having b) won’t get used to reading
c) used to have c) couldn’t get used to reading
3. I was home-schooled for a while, and so 7. Our headteacher introduced a school uniform this
I on my own. year. It didn’t take long to it.
a) got used to working a) used to
b) wasn’t used to working b) be used to
c) didn’t use to work c) get used to
4. I everywhere, but now I have 8. I the piano, but I don’t have enough
a bike, and it’s much quicker! time nowadays with homework and studying.
a) am getting used to walking a) didn’t use to play
b) didn’t use to walk b) am used to playing
c) used to walk c) used to play

E. Discuss with a partner.

1. Is there any food you used to hate when you were younger but will eat now?
2. Are you used to speaking in front of other people, or do you get nervous?
3. How quickly do you think you would get used to living in a new place if your family had to move?

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