Examples + audio------- used to

Aquí puedes escuchar una explicación de como usar la expresión “used to” para hablar del pasado, un poco sobre la diferencia entre “used to” y el pasado simple:   http://aprendemasingles.com/2014/02/24/listening-20-ejemplos-used-to-hablar-pasado/

Afirmaciones

When she was young, she used to have long hair, but now she has short hair.

There used to be a cinema here, but now there’s a restaurant.

He used to be a teacher, but now he’s retired.

Anna used to travel a lot, but now she prefers staying home.

They used to go out a lot at weekends, but now that they have children they usually stay in.

I used to see Peter every day, but now I only see him once a year.

I used to live in a house, but now I live in a flat.

I used to read more books, but now I usually watch films.

He used to do sport, but now he just watches sport on TV.

They used to be young, but now they’re old.

Negaciones

He didn’t use to like football, but now he loves it.

He didn’t use to ride a motorbike until he bought one last year.

They didn’t use to like each other, but now they’re married.

My boss didn’t use to be so irritating, but now I can’t stand him.

Paul didn’t use to have flatmates, but now he has two.

Preguntas

Did you use to live in London?

Did she use to work with Sandra?

Did you use to eat hamburgers every day?

What did you use to do at Christmas when you were a child?

Did Peter use to have a car