Lesson 16 Exercise Title: Describing Trends and Changes
Subtitle: Lesson 16 Exercise
Presented by: Fatima
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1. When I was younger, I __________ (play) video games all day.

2. After a few months, I __________ (get) the new schedule.

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1. When I was younger, I used to play video games all day.

2. After a few months, I got used to the new schedule.

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition

1. Trend
2. Adapt

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1. Trend
A general direction in which something is developing or changing

2. Adapt
To adjust to new conditions

1. Pair up with a partner and discuss changes you've noticed in your own life or society. Use "used to," "get used to," and "be used to" in your conversation.

Questions:

a. What is something you used to do regularly but no longer do?
b. What new habits have you had to get used to recently?
c. What are you now used to that was difficult at first?

2. Write a short paragraph describing a trend or change in society (e.g., in technology, fashion, or lifestyle). Use the vocabulary and grammar from today’s lesson.

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1. Example Answers:

I used to commute to work every day, but now I work from home.
I had to get used to virtual meetings.
I’m now used to working with multiple time zones.

2. Example Paragraph:

People used to buy DVDs, but now streaming services have become the norm. At first, some found it hard to get used to the idea of not owning physical copies of movies, but now most are used to the convenience of having everything online.