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Daily Routines in Simple Present Tense

The document is an educational resource focused on daily routines using the simple present tense. It includes translation exercises, multiple-choice questions, and fill-in-the-blank activities to help learners practice and understand daily activities in English. Additionally, it encourages students to describe their own routines and those of a family member.

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Daily Routines in Simple Present Tense

The document is an educational resource focused on daily routines using the simple present tense. It includes translation exercises, multiple-choice questions, and fill-in-the-blank activities to help learners practice and understand daily activities in English. Additionally, it encourages students to describe their own routines and those of a family member.

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DAILY ROUTINES (Simple Present Tense)

Name: ____________________________________

A. Translate the following expressions into your own language.


Wake up = Leave home = Talk on the phone = Download music and films =
Get up = Go to school= Work on the computer = Play computer games=
Get dressed/put the shoes on Arrive at school = Feed the cat/dog = Surf the net =
=
Go to the bathroom = Start school = Read = Play
Have a shower = Finish school = Write = Check my e-mail =
Brush my teeth = Do the homework= Do the housework = Get undressed =
Comb my hair = Come back home = Walk the dog = Study=
Have breakfast = Help my mother at home = Watch TV = Go to bed =
Make the bed = Have lunch/dinner Listen to music = Go to sleep/fall asleep =

B. Choose the correct option.


“WHAT DOES TOM DO EVERY DAY?”

1. Tom ___________ up early every morning.


a) goes
b) makes
c) gets
d) has

2. He usually __________ a shower before breakfast.


a) does
b) takes
c) wakes
d) arrives

3. He usually _________ breakfast before going to school.


a) eats
b) goes
c) takes
d) brushes

4. Then, he _________ to school on foot.


a) goes
b) walks
c) reads
d) drives

5. Sometimes, he _________ lunch at the school canteen with a friend.


a) makes
b) goes
c) plays
d) has
6. After school, he always _________ his homework.
a) makes
b) does
c) cleans
d) gets

7. In the afternoon he _____ football in the park.


a) starts
b) runs
c) stays
d) plays

8. He ______ dinner with his parents at 7 pm.


a) has
b) makes
c) talks
d) goes

9. Sometimes, he _____ a little TV after dinner.


a) washes
b) watches
c) sees
d) stays

10. At 10 pm he ___ to bed.


a) sleeps
b) makes
c) goes
d) walks
C. Now, complete with the form of the verbs in 1st person singular.

“TOM IS TALKING ABOUT HIS DAILY ROUTINE”

I _________up early every morning. Then, I usually

__________ a shower before breakfast. I always __________

breakfast before going to school. Then, I __________ to


school on foot. Sometimes I __________ lunch in the school canteen with a friend. After

school, I always __________ my home work. In the

afternoon, I _________ football in the park. I ______________

dinner with my parents at 7 p.m. I Sometimes

__________ a little TV after dinner. At 10 p.m., I ___________

to bed.

D. Now, read the paragraph and answer the questions:

Brian is a doctor. He looks after sick people. He usually gets up at 6.00 o’clock. Today
he is late, it is 6.30 and he is still in bed. He usually goes to work by train but today he is
driving to work. He arrives at work at 6.30 every morning but it is 7.30 now and he is still
driving.
It’s 12.00 o’clock now. He always has his lunch at 12.00 but today he isn’t having lunch at
12.00, he is looking after his sick patients. It is half past seven now, Brian is watching TV.
He usually watches TV at half past seven because his favorite programme starts at half past
seven. Brian has his dinner at 8.30 every day and he is having dinner now.
It is 24.00 now Brian is going to bed. He always goes to bed at 24.00.

1. What does Brian do? 6. When does he always have his lunch?

_________________________________ _______________________________

2. What time does he usually get up? 7. What is he doing at 12.00 today?

_________________________________ _______________________________

3. How does he usually go to work? 8. Why does he usually watch TV at 7.30?

_________________________________ _______________________________

4. Why is he driving to work today? 9. What time does he go to bed?

_________________________________ _______________________________

5. What time does he arrive at work everyday? 10. What time is he going to bed now?

_________________________________ _______________________________
E. Complete the following Routines with the corresponding form of the verbs in
brackets.

Peter (1) __________ (start) his day at [Link]. He (2) __________ (have) breakfast
in the kitchen with all the family. Each member (3) __________ (fix) his own breakfast.
Peter (4) __________ (like) orange juice, toast and milk. He always(5) __________ (have)
an apple: his mother (6)__________ (believe) “an apple a day (7) __________ (keep) the
doctor away”. After breakfast Peter (8) __________ (make) his bed and (9) __________
(tidy) up his bedroom. He (10) __________ (get) ready for lessons. He mustn’t be late,
mother (11) __________ (be) very strict.
At 8.00 the Hanson kids (12) __________ (start) their lessons. At midday they (13)
__________ (have) lunch. Then it’s sport time: they (14) __________ (love) playing
basketball, in-line staking and skate-boarding. After a refreshing shower the Hanson
brothers (15) __________ (rehearse) till dinner, because their fans (16) __________ (be)
very demanding: they (17) __________ (want) every detail to be OK.
Peter and his brothers (18) __________ (not/have) dinner with their parents as their
father is always late. Their mother (19) __________ (not/like) it very much. So, at weekends
they (20) __________ (be) always together.

F. Fill in the blanks with the Simple Present of the verbs in brackets:

Mary (1) __________ (wake) up at 7.00. Then she (2) __________ (get) up at 7.30
and she (3) __________ (go) to the bathroom. She (4) __________ (have) a shower, (5)
__________ (brush) her teeth and (6) __________ (comb) her hair. Afterwards she (7)
__________ (have) breakfast. Ten minutes later she (8) __________ (take) her satchel, (9)
__________ (kiss) her mother and (10) __________ (catch) a bus to school with her friend
Diana. They (11) __________ (start) school at 9.00. They (12) __________ (not/have)
lunch at the school canteen. At three o’clock they (13) __________ (return) home.
In the afternoon, she (14) __________ (study) her lessons and (15) __________
(ride) her bicycle. In the evening she (16) __________ (help) her mother prepare the dinner.
After dinner she (17) __________ (watch) TV, her mother (18) __________ (read) a
magazine and her father (19) __________ (go) to bed earlier since he (20) __________ (be)
always the first in the family to get up.
G.- YOUR DAILY ROUTINE AND THE ROUTINE OF SOMEONE ELSE.

• GET READY TO WRITE ABOUT YOUR OWN ROUTINE. DESCRIBE IT AS MUCH AS POSIBLE
INCLUDING ALL THE MOMENTS OF THE DAY AND TIMES.

• AFTER THAT, CHOOSE A PERSON FROM YOUR FAMILY, AND DESCRIBE HIS/HER DAILY
ROUTINE INCLUDING THE SAME ELEMENTS OF YOURS.

MY ROUTINE

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A RELATIVE ROUTINE

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Cultural differences could affect meal times, family involvement, leisure activities, and the importance placed on punctuality and self-discipline. For example, the emphasis on breakfast in Peter's family or the punctuality stressed by his mother may vary across cultures. Similarly, activities like playing sports or helping parents with meals can reflect cultural values related to family roles and personal responsibility .

The structure of a typical school day dictates a consistent pattern of activities for students like Tom and Mary, influencing their wake-up times, breakfast and study habits, and leisure activities. Their routines are often built around school hours which necessitate early rising and time management skills after school for homework and play, highlighting the school's role in shaping daily life .

Consistency in daily routines is crucial as it provides structure and predictability, as seen in Tom's routine where he follows a set pattern from waking up to completing his homework. For Brian, his usual routine allows him to manage his time effectively, as deviations lead to stress and disorganization, impacting his work efficiency and meal times .

Disruptions to a routine like Brian's could lead to stress, time mismanagement, delayed work commitments, and irregular meal times. Such disruptions might cause increased anxiety, difficulty in focusing on tasks, and physical fatigue due to changes in sleep patterns, illustrating the potential repercussions of a disrupted routine on personal and professional life .

Tom typically gets up early every morning. He then usually takes a shower before having breakfast. After breakfast, he goes to school on foot .

Peter's routine shows a separation in dining due to his father's late arrivals, which his mother does not like, indicating potential strain. Conversely, their enforced togetherness on weekends helps them bond. In contrast, Mary's routine includes helping her mother with dinner, indicating a cooperative relationship, and her father goes to bed early, possibly limiting evening interactions. These routines highlight how everyday schedules can influence the frequency and quality of family interactions .

Mary's daily routine includes waking up early, having a balanced breakfast, studying in the afternoon, and helping her mother, which cultivate discipline, time management, responsibility, and a healthy work-life balance. These habits encourage consistency and create a foundation for personal development in both academic and personal aspects .

Peter's family maintains a structured and disciplined routine where each member fixes their own breakfast, emphasizes punctuality for lessons, and engages in regular sports activities. Their mother enforces strict timing, and they rehearse rigorously, which ensures that their day is organized and that they meet their commitments and expectations .

Maintaining a routine like Tom's can foster a sense of security and stability, helping to reduce anxiety and increase focus. The predictability of Tom's schedule, from morning showers to evening homework, can help a student manage stress effectively, enhance productivity, and improve academic performance by providing a structured environment .

On the day Brian is running late, he wakes up at 6:30 instead of his usual 6:00, leading to a delay in his routine. He drives to work rather than taking the train, arriving an hour later than usual. At noon, instead of having lunch, he continues working, unlike his usual routine of eating at 12:00 .

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