AM I GETTING USED TO IT?
✃ Grammar: used to, would and be/get used to
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Student A Answers
1 You’re now very old I appear in fashion magazines. used to/would
but were a model I have grey hair and wrinkles. didn’t use to
when you were
I’ve not getting compliments any more. got used to
young.
I eat dinner very late, about 11p.m. used to/would
2 You moved from
Spain to the UK a I drive on the left. didn’t use to
long time ago. I’m not seeing the sun very often. used to
3 You went I like going to hairdresser’s. used to
completely bald I spend a long time doing my hair. used to/would
when you were
I’m wearing a hat. used to
young.
4 You’ve recently I be quite selfish. used to
become a mother/ I buy nappies. didn’t use to
father for the first
I’m sleepless nights. getting used to
time.
Student B Answers
I drink about six cups a day. used to/would
1 You gave up coffee I sleep well. didn’t use to
some time ago.
I’m drinking tea instead. getting used to
I wear a uniform all the time. used to/would
2 You were a soldier
when you were I be very brave. used to
younger. I the danger and the travel. was/got used to
I drive really fast. used to/would
3 You’ve just been I have to ask people for lifts. didn’t use to
banned from driving.
I’m not catching the bus. used to
I take orders from people. used to/would
4 You’ve recently got
promotion and are I have my own office and secretary. didn’t use to
now the boss. I’m working even harder. getting used to
Student C Answers
I go to lots and lots of auditions. used to/would
1 You’re a famous People recognise me. didn’t use to
actress.
I’m all the attention I get these days. used to
I be so lazy and stay in bed until midday. used to
2 You’ve recently got I ask my Mum for money all the time. used to/would
your first job.
I’m being more independent. getting used to
I drive everyday. used to/would
3 You sold your car I spend ages stuck in traffic. used to/would
and bought a bike.
I’ve to having a shower at when I get to work. got used to
I be woken up by traffic. used to/would
4 You’ve recently
moved out of the I hear the birds singing. didn’t use to
city to a village. I’m breathing fresh air. getting used to
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