unit 1 seance 6 fighting for freedom
• I discover the father of the Indian nation
• I learn how to express past habits
• I learn how to identify key information in a written text
Mahatma Gahndi
The passage recounts the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on his return to India after nearly 20 years and his leadership in the freedom struggle against British rule. He championed non-violent resistance, organizing iconic movements like the Dandi March (against the salt tax) and Jail Bharo Andolan, where peaceful mass arrests overwhelmed British prisons.
Gandhi also promoted local industry, opposing British exploitation of Indian cotton. He later led the Quit India Movement, demanding British withdrawal. India gained independence on 15 August 1947, though Gandhi was saddened by the partition into India and Pakistan.
Tragically, Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. Revered as Bapu and the Father of the Nation, he remains a global symbol of peace and justice. He also advocated for animal welfare, believing that a nation's moral progress is reflected in how it treats its animals.
grammar : talking about past habits
The phrase “used to” is a handy structure in English for talking about the past—especially things that were true or happened regularly but no longer do.
This form expresses past habits or states that are no longer true.
I used to play football every weekend. (But I don’t anymore.)
She used to live in Paris. (Now she lives somewhere else.)
We didn’t use to eat spicy food. (Now we do.)
Did you use to go there often? (Note: In questions and negatives, we say “use to,” not “used to.”)
This means you are accustomed to something—it feels normal or familiar.
I’m used to waking up early.
He’s used to the cold weather.
Are you used to your new job?
This describes the process of becoming familiar with something.
I’m getting used to driving on the left.
She got used to the noise after a few weeks.
You’ll get used to it soon.
