PORTAL DE BELEN – SCHOOL

Ciclo PRE – UNT I (marzo – agosto 2025)

Sesión: 14. Area: Inglés Tema: Used to

Prof. Carlos Anhuamán S.

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“USED TO” / “DIDN’T USE TO”

Be used to; means 'be familiar with' or 'be accustomed to'.

"used to" has 2 main uses: to describe past habits or states that are no longer true;
"used to + infinitive," indicates a past habit or state that does not exist in the present.

"Used to + infinitive" (past habits and states): that were true or happened but are not true anymore., it’s
followed by the base form of the verb.

Examples:
"I used to play the piano, but I don't anymore."
"There used to be a cinema on this street, but it closed down."
"She didn't use to like vegetables, but now she eats them regularly." (Negative form)
"Did you use to live in London?" (Question form)

"be/get used to + noun/gerund”, indicates being accustomed or familiar with something, it can be used in present,
past, and future tenses.

Examples:
"I am used to the noise in this city." (familiar with the noise)
"She is getting used to the new job." (becoming accustomed to the job)
"He wasn't used to working long hours." (wasn't accustomed to the long hours)
"They will get used to the cold weather." (will become accustomed to the cold weather)

I used to live in Sudbury.

Affirmative used to + base verb
We used to talk every day.
didn't + use to + base verb They didn't use to cook dinner every night.
Negative You didn't use to dance competitively.
*no -d ending
Did you and your friends use to play soccer?
There is no -d ending unless
Didn't you use 10 prefer chocolate ice
Questions Who or What is the subject of the
cream?
question.
Who used to wash your clothes?
Text.
When I was a child, my family and I (1) _____ go to the countryside every summer. We (2) ____ stay in a small
wooden cabin near a lake. My siblings and I (3) _____ swim, fish, and explore the forest.

My father (4) ____ cook delicious meals over a campfire, and my mother (5) _____ tell us stories at night. Those
were wonderful times. But things changed. As we grew older, we (6) _____ spend time outdoors. We started to
prefer video games and TV.

I sometimes wonder: (7) ____ we ____ enjoy nature more back then? I think we did.

My younger sister (8) ____ be afraid of insects, but now she studies biology! It's funny how people change. We (9)
____ appreciate the simple things in life.

Last summer, I asked my family, "(10) _____ you ____ want to go back to the cabin for a weekend?" Everyone said
yes. We're going next month!

Choose the correct alternative.

1. A) use to B) used to C) using to D) use E) uses to

2. A) used to B) use to C) using to D) used E) uses
3. A) use B) used to C) using to D) use to E) did used to
4. A) used to B) use to C) uses to D) using to E) did use to
5. A) use B) using to C) used to D) uses to E) did used to
6. A) didn't used to B) not used to C) didn’t use to D) didn’t uses to E) used not to
7. A) Did / used to B) Does / use to C) Did / use to D) Were / used to E) Did / using to
8. A) didn't used to B) used to C) didn’t use to D) doesn’t used to E) use to
9. A) use B) used to C) using to D) uses to E) use to
10. A) Did / used to B) Do / use to C) Did / use to D) Were / used to E) Did / uses to

Choose the correct alternative.

1. She ____ living in a cold country now. A) used to B) get used C) is used to D) use to E)
used
2. We ____ eat out a lot before we had kids. A) are used to B) got used to C) used to D) use E) using
to
3. He ___ working night shifts after a few months. A) got used to B) used to C) use to D) is use to E) using
to
4. We ____ waking up early for school. A) used to B) use to C) are used to D) get used E) used
5. We ____ the food in this country now. A) used to B) get used to C) are used to D) use to E) used
6. He ____ be very shy as a child. A) used to B) use to C) is used to D) using to E) get used to
7. I'm not sure I’ll ever ____ waking up at 5 a.m. A) used to B) get used to C) be used to D) used E) use to
8. We ___ hot weather when we lived in Spain. A) were used to B) used to C) are used to D) using to E) use
9. I ____ play video games every weekend when I was a teenager.
A) get used to B) used to C) am used to D) use to E) using to

10.They ____ go to the mountains every summer.

 A) used to B) get used C) are used D) using to E) get used to

11.She ____ eat vegetables, but now she loves them.

A) didn’t used to B) didn’t use to C) doesn’t used to D) isn’t used to E) not used to

12.____ you ____ drive a manual car?

A) Did / use to B) Do / used to C) Are / used to D) Did / used to E) Were / used to

13.I ____ spicy food when I moved to Mexico, but now I enjoy it.
A) didn’t use to B) am used to C) used to D) wasn’t used to E) used not to

14.It took her months, but she finally ____ the new routine.
A) used to B) got used to C) use to D) get use to E) was use to

15.We ____ the noise in the city when we first moved.

A) weren’t used to B) didn’t used to C) didn’t use to D) don’t use to E) not used to

16.____ she ____ live in this neighborhood?

A) Does / used to B) Did / use to C) Did / used to D) Did / using to E) Was / use to

17.My grandparents ____ write letters by hand.

A) use to B) used to C) using to D) got used to E) were used to

18.He ____ his long commute yet. He still complains every day.
A) is used to B) used to C) hasn’t got used to D) has used to E) use to

19.They ____ eating sushi. It was strange at first, but now they love it.
A) didn’t use to B) weren’t used to C) are used to D) used to E) get used to

20.____ you ever _____ eating with chopsticks?

A) Did / use to B) Were / used to C) Have / got used to D) Are / using to E) Do / used to

Sentences.
I. I used to play the piano when I was a child.
II. She is used to cook dinner every night after work.
III. I'm used to go jogging at 6 a.m.
IV. We got used to waking up early during the trip.
V. They used to going to that café every morning.
VI. He get used to drive on the left side of the road.
VII. He didn't use to like coffee, but now he drinks it daily.
VIII. Are you used to living in such a noisy neighborhood?
IX. We didn’t used to have smartphones when we were kids.
X. My parents used to travel a lot before retirement.

They correct:

A. II, III, IV, VI, VIII C. X, VIII, VI, IV, II

B. X, VIII, VI, V, II D. I, III, V, VII, IX.
 E. I, X, IV, VII, VIII

REVIEW EXAM 5. Text:

Emma and Jake have been best friends ____ (1) they were ten years old. They have ____ (2) shared their dreams and
supported each other through tough times. Jake has ____ (3) wanted to travel the world, and Emma has ____ (4) been
interested in learning different languages.
This year, they finally decided to take a gap year. They have ____ (5) visited Spain and France, and they are planning to go to
Italy next. Emma has ____ (6) tried authentic Italian pizza, and she is very excited to taste it in Naples. Jake, however, hasn't
packed his suitcase ____ (7), he always waits until the last minute!
They are both keeping a travel blog, and many people are following their journey. Some readers ask if they have climbed a
mountain or done something dangerous. They reply honestly and share everything they’ve experienced.
Their journey has not only been fun but also life-changing. They’ve learned more about themselves and others than they ever
imagined.

A. since – always – gone – not – yet – eaten – yet.

B. since – always – always – always – already – never – yet.
C. yet - since – done – interested – never – always – finished.
D. always – always – since – not – ever – proved – already.
E. ever – until - for – never – since – tasted – for.

Dialogue:

1. María: Have you ever traveled abroad, Juan?

2. Juan: Yes, I have. I've already been to Brazil and Chile, but I haven’t visited Europe yet.
3. Juan: Hey María! Have you finished your English project yet?
4. María: Wow, I’ve never been to South America. That sounds amazing!
5. María: I’ve been studying English for three years since I started college.
6. María: Yes, I’ve already submitted it. What about you?

The correct order is:

A) 3 – 2 – 1 – 4 – 5 – 6 C) 3 – 6 - 1- 2 – 4 – 5
B) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 5 D) 1 – 2 – 3 – 6 – 5 – 4
E) 2 – 1 – 3 – 5 – 4 – 6

Choose the correct alternative

1. ____ is she talking to while she’s waiting at the bus stop? A. Where B. Who C. What D. Why E. When
2. There isn’t ____ milk left in the fridge. A. many B. much C. a few D. several E. a lot of
3. He ____ goes to the gym in the morning before work. A. always B. never C. sometimes D. usually E. rarely
5. My parents ____ very tired after the long flight yesterday. A. are B. were C. have been D. was E. will be
9. I ____ to Paris three times in my life. A. have gone B. went C. have been D. was E. am
6. I ____ finish this report by tonight; it’s urgent. A. have to B. don’t have to C. should D. can E. am going to
4. You ____ eat so much fast food. It's unhealthy A. will B. shouldn't C. are going to D. must E. don’t have to
7. We ____ visit our grandparents this weekend. A. are not going to B. will C. don’t have to D. are going to E. should
8. I think it ____ rain ____ the evening. A. won’t – in B. will – on C. will – in D. is going to – on E. will – at
10. This book is ____ than the one I read last week.
A. as interesting B. interestinger C. more interesting D. most interesting E. less interesting than