Writing | Tiếng Anh 8 (Explore English) | Unit 9: Phones used to be much bigger. - Lớp 8 - Cánh Diều

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1. Complete the sentences. Circle the correct words.

a. Did he (used to / use to) have a large collection of comics?

b. Although we were in the same class, I never (used to / use to) hang out with Mai.

c. Snacks (use to / didn't use to) be so expensive when I was a child.

d. When I was a high school student, I didn't (used to / use to) have time for outdoor activities.

e. When I was a child, I (used to / didn't use to) read science books, but now I read them in most of my free time.

2. Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

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My favorite fad was the Angry Birds game, which was very popular a few years ago. It was very easy to play, and the graphics were beautiful. The music was fun, too. I think that's why it was so popular. I downloaded the app and used to play the game for hours. Most of my friends knew and played the game, too. When we hung out, we used to compare our scores and talk about how to solve a difficult level. There was even a movie based on the game.

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a. What was the fad?

b. Why was it popular?

c. What does the writer remember doing with his friend?

d. What did people make based on the fad?

3. Write a short paragraph about your favorite fad. Write 80-100 words on a separate sheet of paper. Use the sample in 2 to help you.