Exercise (handout) Use ‘used to’ in these sentences: Письменно 1. Last year I lived in Paris, but now I live in Rome. I …………
2. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t. He ……………
3. Peter stopped playing the guitar two years ago. Now he plays the violin. Peter …………
4. He went to the cinema regularly, but now he doesn’t. He …………
5. When I was a boy, I always ate sweets. I ………………….
6. When Sarah was a child, she bit her nails. Sarah …………
7. We got into the habit of swimming every day before breakfast. We ……………
8. There were some trees here, but now there aren’t any. There …………
9. Her custom was to get up early and have a bath every morning. She …………..
10. It was his custom to rise early. He ……………..
I hope you are doing fine. Have you got any news to tell me? You asked me some question and I would like to answer them now. You asked for my opinion about being independent of my parents. I think one can hardly be independent when he or she is under 18. We don't have necessary skills and knowledge to live separately from our parents. Renting a room or a flat can also cost a lot and only our parents can pay for us. What about you? When do you plan to start living separately from your parents? As to leaving parents as soon I finish school, I think I could do it. If I enter a good university with good accomodation, living without my parents would be no problem. Though I think I would miss my home, especially during the first months. Many Russian students who study abroad miss their homes in the beginning. It is not easy to get used to another country and the language. And it can take a lot of time to understand traditions and customs of the new country. Have you ever studied abroad? Do you think you could live far from your home for a long time? OK, so much for today. Write soon.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Don't touch the wall! I have just painted it. Не трогай стену! Я только что ее покрасил - действие из результат виден в настоящем. Если проще - на момент разговора он только завершил покраску, время present perfect
I am looking for a new job this summer. Он (он) уже ищет работу на это лето. Present continuous (на самом деле все зависит от значения, тут может быть несколько вариантов)
It was cold yesterday so we couldn't go out. Вчера было холодно, поэтому ВЧЕРА мы не смогли выйти время (past simple) - could