61. Be/get used to something (I'm used to...)

Question 1

b

Answer 1

Lisa is American, but she lives in Britain.

Question 2

b

Answer 2

When she first
drove a car in Britain, she found it very difficult because
she had to drive on the left, not on the right.

Question 3

b

Answer 3

Driving on
the left was strange and difficult for her because:
She wasn’t used to it.

Question 4

b

Answer 4

She wasn’t used to driving on the left.

Question 5

b

Answer 5

She got used to driving on the left.

Question 6

b

Answer 6

Now ifs no problem for Lisa:

She is used to driving on the left .

Question 7

b

Answer 7

He doesn’t mind this because he has lived alone for 15 years.

Question 8

b

Answer 8

lt is not

strange for him. He is used to it. He is used to Living alone.

Question 9

b

Answer 9

I bought some new shoes. They felt a bit strange at first because I wasn’t used to them.

Question 10

b

Answer 10

Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we’ll get used to the noise, but at the
moment it’s very disturbing.

Question 11

b

Answer 11

Helen has a new job. She has to get up much earlier now than before - at 6.30. She finds
this difficult because she isn’t used to getting up so early.

Question 12

b

Answer 12

Katherine’s husband is often away from home. She doesn’t mind this. She is used to him
being away.

Question 13

b

Answer 13

She is used to driving on the left.

Question 14

b

Answer 14

We’re not used to the noise. I We’re not used to it.

Question 15

b

Answer 15

Paul is used to Living alone.

Question 16

b

Answer 16

Lisa had to get used to driving on the left.

Question 17

b

Answer 17

I am used to the weather in t his country.

Question 18

b

Answer 18

I am used to driving on the left because I’ve lived in Britain a long time.

Question 19

b

Answer 19

I used to drive to work every day, but these days I usually go by bike.

Question 20

b

Answer 20

We used to Live j ust outside the town, but now we live near the centre.

Question 21

b

Answer 21

jack has to drive two hours to his work every morning.

Question 22

b

Answer 22

Many years ago, when he first had to do

this, it was difficult for him. But now it ‘s OK

Question 23

b

Answer 23

When jack started working in this
job, he wasn’t used t o driving two
hours to work every morning, but
after some time he got used to it.

Question 24

b

Answer 24

Now it’s no problem for him. He’s
used to driving two hours every
morning.

Question 25

b

Answer 25

julia is a nurse. A year ago she started working nights. At first she found it hard and didn't like it.

Question 26

b

Answer 26

``` She wasn't used to working nights and it took her a few months to get used to it. Now, after a year, it 's OK for her. She's used to working nights. ```

Question 27

b

Answer 27

You live alone. You don't mind this. You have always lived alone.

Question 28

b

Answer 28

Do you get lonely sometimes?

Question 29

b

Answer 29

You sleep on the floor. You don't mind this. You have always slept on the floor.

Question 30

b

Answer 30

Wouldn't you prefer to sleep in a bed?

Question 31

b

Answer 31

No, I'm used to sleeping on the floor.

Question 32

b

Answer 32

You have to work long hours in your job. This is not a problem for you. You have always worked long hours.

Question 33

b

Answer 33

You have to work very long hours in your job, don't you?

Question 34

b

Answer 34

Yes, but I don't mind that. I'm used to working long hours.

Question 35

b

Answer 35

You usually go to bed early. Last night you went to bed very late (for you) and as a result you are very tired this morning.

Question 36

b

Answer 36

You look tired this morning.

Question 37

b

Answer 37

Yes, I'm not used to going to bed so | late.

Question 38

b

Answer 38

The children at school got a new teacher.

Question 39

b

Answer 39

She was different from the teacher before her, but this | wasn't a problem for the children.

Question 40

b

Answer 40

They soon got used to her.

Question 41

b

Answer 41

Sue moved from a big house to a much smaller one.

Question 42

b

Answer 42

She had to get used to living in a | much smaller house

Question 43

b

Answer 43

Some people you know from Britain are going to live in your country. What will they have to get used to?

Question 44

b

Answer 44

They'll have to get | used to the weather.

Question 45

b

Answer 45

Dan used to drink a lot of coffee. Now he prefers tea.

Question 46

b

Answer 46

I feel very full after that meal. I'm not used to eating so much.

Question 47

b

Answer 47

I wouldn't like to share an office. I'm used to having my own office.

Question 48

b

Answer 48

5 I used to have a ca r, but I sold it a few months ago.

Question 49

b

Answer 49

6 When we were children, we used to go swimming very often.

Question 50

b

Answer 50

7 There used to be a school here, but it was knocked down a few years ago.

Question 51

b

Answer 51

8 I'm the boss here! I'm not used to being told what to do.

Question 52

b

Answer 52

9 We used to live in a village. We moved to London a few years ago and had to get used to living in a big city