A1Paragraphs15 min
Write a paragraph about your usual day with the present simple, times and words like first, then and after that.
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic. When you write about your daily routine, you describe what you usually do every day, from morning to night. Use the present simple, give times, and use words like first, then and after that to put the actions in order.
Model text
My name is Lena and I am a bus driver. I get up at half past five every morning. First, I have a shower and drink a cup of tea. Then I walk to the bus station. I start work at half past six. I have lunch at noon. After that, I drive for four more hours. In the evening, I cook dinner and watch TV. I usually go to bed at ten o'clock.
| Purpose | Useful language |
|---|---|
| Order | First, ... / Then ... / After that, ... / Finally, ... |
| Times | at 7 o'clock / at half past six / at a quarter to eight / at noon |
| Parts of the day | in the morning / in the afternoon / in the evening / at night |
| How often | always / usually / often / sometimes / never |
| Daily actions | get up / have breakfast / go to work / have lunch / go to bed |
Exercise 1 of 2
Choose the correct word or phrase.
Exercise 2 of 2
Ravi is a student. Type the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Ravi (get) up at seven o'clock.
He (have) breakfast with his brother.
He (go) to college by bus.
His classes (start) at nine.
In the evening, he (study) in his room.
He usually (finish) his homework at nine.
He (not / like) getting up early.
Your turn
Write a paragraph about your usual day. Say when you get up and what you do in the morning, the afternoon and the evening. Use times and the words first, then and after that.
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I am a student and I live with my grandparents. On weekdays I get up at a quarter to seven. First, I have breakfast with my grandmother. Then I take the train to university. My classes start at nine and finish at three. After that, I work in a bookshop for two hours. In the evening, I always do my homework. I never go to bed before eleven o'clock.
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