Exercise 1: Grammar Practice (Present Simple)

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets (Present Simple third person singular).

She __________ (work) as a nurse at the local hospital.

He __________ (not like) spicy food.

What time __________ she usually __________ (finish) work?

My sister __________ (have) breakfast at 7 o'clock every morning.

They __________ (watch) movies on weekends.

Exercise 2: Vocabulary Practice

Match the jobs with their descriptions.

Teacher -Firefighter -Driver-Nurse- Chef

A. Takes care of patients in the hospital.

B. Cooks delicious meals in a restaurant.

C. Educates students in a school or college.

D. Saves people and animals from fires.

E. Operates a vehicle to transport people or goods.

Exercise 3: Listening and Speaking

Listen to the audio about people talking about their jobs. Then, answer the questions.

What does Sarah do for a living?

How does Tom describe his job?

Why does Emily enjoy her job as a chef?

What kind of job does Mark find challenging?

Do any of the speakers talk about their daily routines? If yes, briefly describe one routine mentioned.

Listening Script: People Talking About Their Jobs

Audio 1: Sarah - Nurse

Sarah: Hi, I'm Sarah, and I work as a nurse. I love my job because I get to help people every day. I usually start my shift at 7 in the morning and finish around 3 in the afternoon. It can be tiring, but it's so rewarding to see patients feeling better.

Audio 2: Tom - Chef

Tom: Hey there, I'm Tom, and I'm a chef. I'm passionate about cooking, and I get to be creative with food. My day starts early in the kitchen, and I'm often there until late in the evening. It's hard work, but I enjoy every moment of it.

Audio 3: Emily - Teacher

Emily: Hi, my name is Emily, and I'm a teacher. I work with young kids, and it's fantastic to see them learn and grow. I finish work at 3:30 in the afternoon, and then I spend time planning lessons for the next day. Teaching can be challenging, but it's so fulfilling.

Audio 4: Mark - Firefighter

Mark: Hello, I'm Mark, a firefighter. I'm proud to be part of the team that saves lives. My job often involves responding to emergencies, and it can be quite intense. We work in shifts, so my hours vary. Sometimes I'm on call at night, but that's part of the job.

Audio 5: Routines Mentioned

Sarah: I try to eat lunch at noon, but it depends on my schedule.

Tom: I have a quick snack in the afternoon when it's not too busy in the kitchen.

Emily: After work, I usually go for a run to relax.

Mark: We have a lot of training sessions to keep us ready for any situation.

Exercise 4: Everyday English - Asking for Time

Role-play the following situations in pairs. Use appropriate questions to ask for the time.

A: Excuse me, __________?

B: It's half past nine.

A: What time is it, __________?

B: It's quarter to six.

A: Could you tell me __________?

B: It's just after two o'clock.

Exercise 5: Writing

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct pronouns.

Mary is a doctor. Mary loves her job. Example: Mary is a doctor. She loves her job.

John is a firefighter. John is brave.

Sarah is a teacher. Sarah helps her students learn.

Write about your family members:

Exercise 6: Creative Writing

Write a short paragraph about your dream job. Include details about what the job is, why you want to do it, and what your daily routine might be like.

Exercise 7: Reading

Tom's Daily Routine

Tom is a hardworking individual with a consistent daily routine. He believes that having a structured day helps him stay organized and productive. Let's take a look at how he describes his daily activities using the Present Simple.

Tom gets up at 6:30 AM every morning.

He takes a quick shower and gets dressed.

Tom eats breakfast at 7:00 AM.

He leaves for work at 8:00 AM.

Tom arrives at the office at 9:00 AM.

He works diligently until 12:30 PM when he takes a lunch break.

In the afternoon, he continues his work until 5:00 PM.

After work, Tom goes to the gym at 6:30 PM.

He returns home at 8:00 PM and cooks dinner.

Tom watches his favorite TV show from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

He goes to bed at 10:30 PM to get a good night's sleep.

Questions:

What time does Tom get up every morning?

When does he eat breakfast?

What time does he go to the gym?

When does Tom go to bed?

Does Tom work in the afternoon?

True/False Exercise:

Read the following statements and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F) based on the information in the reading passage.

Tom gets up at 7:30 AM every morning. (T / F)

He goes to the gym at 7:00 AM. (T / F)

Tom cooks dinner at 6:00 PM. (T / F)

He works until 5:00 PM in the afternoon. (T / F)

Tom takes a lunch break at 12:30 PM. (T / F)

Fill in the Gaps Exercise:

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Present Simple using the third person singular (he/she/it).

Tom ______________ up at 6:30 AM every morning.

He ______________ breakfast at 7:00 AM.

Tom ______________ for work at 8:00 AM.

He ______________ at the office at 9:00 AM.

In the afternoon, he ______________ his work until 5:00 PM.

After work, Tom ______________ to the gym at 6:30 PM.

He ______________ home at 8:00 PM and ______________ dinner.

Tom ______________ his favorite TV show from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

He ______________ to bed at 10:30 PM to get a good night's sleep.

Answer the questions:

What time does Tom get up every morning?

When does he take a shower and get dressed?

At what time does he eat breakfast?

When does he leave for work?

What time does Tom arrive at the office?

How long does he work before taking a lunch break?

When does he go to the gym after work?

What time does he return home?

What does Tom do from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM?

At what time does he go to bed for the night?