My Daily Routine

Tom wakes up every morning at seven o'clock. He brushes his teeth, eats breakfast, and goes to work. Tom works in an office in the city center.

At eight o'clock, Tom leaves his house. He walks to the bus stop. The bus comes at eight-fifteen. Tom sits by the window and looks at the buildings and cars.

Tom arrives at work at nine o'clock. He says "Good morning" to his friends. Tom works on his computer. He answers emails and makes phone calls.

At twelve o'clock, Tom eats lunch. He goes to a small restaurant near his office. Tom likes sandwiches and soup. He talks to his friend Mike during lunch.

After lunch, Tom goes back to work. He works until five o'clock. Tom likes his job because it is interesting and his boss is very nice.

At five-thirty, Tom takes the bus home. He stops at the supermarket to buy food for dinner. Tom buys chicken, rice, and vegetables.

At home, Tom cooks dinner. He watches TV while he eats. Tom likes news programs and sports. His favorite sport is football.

In the evening, Tom calls his mother. She lives in another city. They talk about their day and their family.

Before bed, Tom reads a book. He likes adventure stories. Tom goes to bed at ten o'clock. He sleeps well and dreams about his next day.

Tomorrow will be another good day for Tom. He will wake up at seven o'clock and start his routine again.


Vocabulary Practice

Key words from the story:

  • routine - things you do every day
  • office - a place where people work
  • city center - the middle of the city
  • bus stop - a place where buses stop
  • emails - electronic messages
  • restaurant - a place where you can eat
  • supermarket - a big store for food
  • adventure - exciting story

Comprehension Questions

  1. What time does Tom wake up?
  2. How does Tom go to work?
  3. Where does Tom eat lunch?
  4. What does Tom buy at the supermarket?
  5. What time does Tom go to bed?

Discussion Points

  • What is your daily routine?
  • How do you go to work or school?
  • What do you like to do in the evening?