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PHONES USED TO BE MUCH BIGGER.
A woman talking on an early telephone
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Preview
A. (🎧2-18) Listen. Three people are discussing communication. Complete the sentences using the words from the box.
| write letters sends texts sends emails calls use social media chat online |
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/.
