English - Daily routine (A1-A2)

Summary

Fred, a 17-year-old from London, shares a detailed look into his daily routine. He wakes up around 7:30 AM and enjoys a simple breakfast of cereal and orange juice, or sometimes toast with jam or honey. He walks to his old school, which is just a 15-minute walk away. The school, which has been around for 400 years, is an all-boys institution. Fred’s school day includes lessons, a 15-minute break, and lunch, which he sometimes spends in town. After school, he relaxes before having dinner with his family at 6:30 PM.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fred is 17 years old and lives in London.
• 😀 He wakes up at 7:30 AM and gets out of bed shortly after.
• 😀 Fred usually has cereal with orange juice for breakfast, but sometimes he opts for toast with jam or honey.
• 😀 He packs his bag for school after breakfast.
• 😀 Fred walks to school because it’s only a 15-minute walk from his home.
• 😀 His school is located in the center of town and has been around for 400 years.
• 😀 The school is an all-boys institution with students in seven age groups.
• 😀 School starts at 8:30 AM, with a 15-minute break at 10:45 AM.
• 😀 After the break, there are two more lessons before lunch.
• 😀 Fred can go into town for lunch, but most students eat the school food, which he doesn’t find very tasty.
• 😀 After lunch, there are two more lessons before the school day finishes at 3:30 PM.
• 😀 When Fred gets home, he relaxes by watching television for about an hour.
• 😀 Fred’s mom typically gets home by 6:30 PM, and they have dinner together.

Q & A

What is Fred's daily routine like in the morning?

Fred wakes up at 7:30 AM and gets out of bed around 7:45 AM. He then comes downstairs and has breakfast, usually cereal with orange juice or toast with jam or honey.

How does Fred get to school?

Fred walks to school because it's only a 15-minute walk from his house. This allows him to sleep later in the morning.

What is unique about Fred's school?

Fred’s school is quite old, having been in operation for 400 years. It is also an all-boys school with students from seven different age groups.

What is the structure of Fred's school day?

Fred's school day starts at 8:30 AM, with a break at 10:45 AM for 15 minutes. After that, there are two lessons, followed by lunchtime, two more lessons, and school ends at 3:30 PM.

Can Fred leave the school for lunch?

Yes, Fred can go into town to get lunch, but most people have to stay at school and eat the school food.

What does Fred think about British school food?

Fred thinks British school food isn't very nice.

What does Fred do when he gets home?

When Fred gets home, he relaxes for a bit and usually watches television for about an hour.

What time does Fred's mom come home?

Fred’s mom usually comes home between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

What time does Fred and his family have dinner?

Fred and his family have dinner at 6:30 PM.

Why is Fred able to sleep later in the morning?

Fred can sleep later because his school is only a short 15-minute walk away from his house.