Writing Activity: “Shifts in Lifestyle and Adaptation”
Task:
Write a three-paragraph reflective essay (200–250 words total) using used to / didn’t
use to + base form, be used to + gerund, and get used to + gerund.
Paragraph 1 – Past Habits and Routines (70–80 words)
Describe a period of your life (childhood, teenage years, university, first job, etc.).
What habits or routines did you use to have?
What things didn’t you use to do back then?
How was your daily life different compared to now?
Example starter:
When I was in high school, I used to stay up late playing computer games. I didn’t use
to care much about my health, and I often skipped breakfast…
Paragraph 2 – Adaptation and Familiarity (60–80 words)
Explain what you are used to in your current lifestyle.
What new routines or responsibilities are no longer strange to you?
How has your comfort level changed over time?
Example starter:
Now, I’m used to waking up early and going for a run before work. I’m also used to
managing stressful deadlines, which once seemed overwhelming…
Paragraph 3 – Challenges and Ongoing Adjustment (60–80 words)
Discuss something you can’t get used to yet or something you are still getting used to.
What is still challenging about your current life?
What do you expect to eventually adjust to?
Example starter:
Even after two years abroad, I can’t get used to living so far away from my family.
However, I’m slowly getting used to communicating with them online instead of face-
to-face…
Requirements:
Use at least 3 sentences with used to / didn’t use to + base form.
Use at least 2 sentences with be used to + gerund.
Use at least 2 sentences with get used to + gerund.
Underline the target grammar in your writing.
Writing Activity: “Shifts in Lifestyle and Adaptation”
Task:
Write a three-paragraph reflective essay (200–250 words total) using used to / didn’t
use to + base form, be used to + gerund, and get used to + gerund.
Paragraph 1 – Past Habits and Routines (70–80 words)
Describe a period of your life (childhood, teenage years, university, first job, etc.).
What habits or routines did you use to have?
What things didn’t you use to do back then?
How was your daily life different compared to now?
Example starter:
When I was in high school, I used to stay up late playing computer games. I didn’t use
to care much about my health, and I often skipped breakfast…
Paragraph 2 – Adaptation and Familiarity (60–80 words)
Explain what you are used to in your current lifestyle.
What new routines or responsibilities are no longer strange to you?
How has your comfort level changed over time?
Example starter:
Now, I’m used to waking up early and going for a run before work. I’m also used to
managing stressful deadlines, which once seemed overwhelming…
Paragraph 3 – Challenges and Ongoing Adjustment (60–80 words)
Discuss something you can’t get used to yet or something you are still getting used to.
What is still challenging about your current life?
What do you expect to eventually adjust to?
Example starter:
Even after two years abroad, I can’t get used to living so far away from my family.
However, I’m slowly getting used to communicating with them online instead of face-
to-face…
Requirements:
Use at least 3 sentences with used to / didn’t use to + base form.
Use at least 2 sentences with be used to + gerund.
Use at least 2 sentences with get used to + gerund.
Underline the target grammar in your writing.