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PHONES USED TO BE MUCH BIGGER.

A woman talking on an early telephone

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A. (🎧2-18) Listen. Three people are discussing communication. Complete the sentences using the words from the box.

                                                                                          REASON
1. Paul used to __________. Now he ___________.     •     •     a. It's friendlier.
2. Amy used to __________. Now she __________.     •     •     b. It's fast and easy.
3. Kate used to __________. Now she __________.     •     •     c. It's more private.

B. (🎧2-18) Listen again. Match the person to the reason for their preference.

C. Talk with a partner. How did you use to communicate? How do you communicate now?

I used to make a lot of phone calls, but now I video chat.

I used to email a lot. Now I prefer texting.

UNIT GOALS

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

• talk about how technology has changed;

• use used to to describe past habits;

• pronounce consonant blends: /pr/, /bl/, and /st/.