(CTI USED TO, WOULD 5 A Read the texts, What did the children dream of doing? Have they achieved their dreams? Childheed dreams B Look at the underlined words in sentences a)-d) and match them with rules 1-3. a) | would invite my cousins and my friends to join my crew. by We used to live in France, ©) always used to collect small insects. 4) One day | found a butterfly. 11.Use the past simple, not used to or would, to talk about specific events in the past. 2 Use used to or would to talk about a past habit Ygu can also use the past simple._C and 3 Use used to to talk about a past state. You cannot use would to talk about a past state._@ sainu [> page 134 LANGUAGEBANK 6 A complete the texts. Where possible, use would. Where neither used to or would are possible, use the past simple. It’s every young git!’s dream to be an actress when she grows up. I usedio (love) watching beautiful actresses on television. I was so sure that was ‘what I wanted to do that 1? used to (practise) my Oscar speech in front of the mirror in the bathroom. Keo use(use) a shampoo bottle instead of a microphone, and I* used to (thank) all my family and friends, even my three cats, for helping me! My family ° used to (live) in Sheffield, just near the football stadium, so as.a child, 1° used to (go) to football matches most weekends. [remember the first match Iwent to, my granddad ”_usedto (take) ‘me. I was very young, and Thad never seen so many people in one place at one time. It was quite frightening, and I don’t think I® would _ (watch) the game very much, But remember that we ‘won, and the crowd went crazy. After that, every ‘week I" usod to (ask) Granddad if he had tickets, and usually he did B DVM LINKING: used to Listen and repeat. Notice the pronunciation of used to /ju:sta/. Practise saying the sentences. | used to play football when Iwas a kid. 2 used to practise every day. 3 We used tolive in London. 4 didn’t use to lke classical music. 5 6 My father used to take me fishing. used to ski, but now | snowboard. 7 We used to go to the cinema a lot. C Did you use to do any of the things mentioned above? Tell your partner, ? Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What were your childhood dreams? Have you achieved them? 2 Did you have any interests or hobbies in the past which relate to your life job/studies) now? What were they? 3 How have your ideas, opinions, hobbies, etc, changed? (Think about food you liked/hated as a child, television programmes you enjoyed etc) Are there any things that you used to do, which you don't do now? Why did you stop? Would you do these things again? As a child, | always used to dream about being an artistWRITING A COVERING LETTER; LEARN TO ORGANISE YOUR IDEAS 8 Read the text below and answer the questions. 11 What kind of person would be good at this job? 2 Would you like to do this job? Why2/Why not? ‘Would you like to travel the world staying in some of the world’s top holiday resorts for free? A luxury travel company is looking, for a reviewer to try out top hotels and holiday resorts for one year. The lucky applicant will be expected to stay ina variety of, locations that include Caribbean islands, waterside hotels in Venice, and some of the world’s top ski destinations, as well as Las Vegas and Buenos Aires. They will be expected to write about their experiences on the company blog. No formal quali be sociable, have great communication skills and, of course, a passion for travel. A Read the covering letter. Do you think this person would be good for the job? Why?/Why not? Il Dear Matthew Ray, Bi Pm writing to you regarding your advertisement for a professional travel reviewer which I saw on www.findajob. ‘com, [would like to submit an application for the position. Please find my CV attached. Ed Asan experienced travel blogger who has spent the last five years travelling around the world, [believe that I meet all the requirements you outline in your advertisement. Good communicator with excellent language skills: As a regular travel blogger, over the last few years, Ihave built and maintained a wide audience of readers. I have also published newspaper and magazine articles and given radio interviews about my travel experiences. Iam fluent in English and French, and also speak a little Russian. Interest in travel and tourism: In addition to my own travels, I worked for six months for a tour bus company in Australia, where I had hands-on experience of tour guiding. Proven ability in website management: As well as maintaining my own website, consisting of a journal and video weblog, with up-to-date photos and stories of my travels, [have helped to manage the website for a youth hostel in Ireland, Ei you require any further information, or would like to arrange an interview, please call me on 07788658429 or email, ‘me at [email protected]. I ook forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Bl Yours sincerely, ‘Megan Daley B Is the wording of the letter formal or informal? Find examples of expressions which tell you thi ications are needed. However, the successful applicant will Underline phrases in the letter which match meanings 1-6. 1 about (paragraph 2) regarding 2 Iwant to apply for the job (paragraph 2) iol iketo sunbit 3 I think | would be good for the job (paragraph 3) beieve that 4 practical experience of doing the job (paragraph 3)>ven abity 5 Ihave shown that lam able to do this (paragraph 3)h=0250n xperenca 6 a5 soon as you have the opportunity (paragraph 4) # yourecuire any infrmaton Underline any other useful phrases. 10 Match the parts of the letter 1-5 with notes a)-e). Preparing a covering letter What qualities ae they looking for? Write three to four points that showr you have these qualities. Use the same words as they Use in the advertisement. [Ey Aasess your ltr to an individual. Orly Use ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ when you can't find out the recipient's name. [Ey Finish with a call to action. Whats going to happen next? Are you going to cll them or should they call you? By Boplin why you are contacting them. What isthe job? Where have you seen it? Use Yours sincerely’ if you krow thei name or Yours atlly you don't 11 Look at the job advertisements on page 161 and write a covering letter for one of the jobs. Use the sample letter and useful phrases to help you.