Listening: Daily Routines

Listen to a woman talk about her morning schedule before work. Pay attention to the times she mentions.

Interviewer: Tell us about your morning, Sarah. Sarah: Well, my alarm goes off at 6:00 AM every day. I usually wake up and stay in bed for ten minutes. Then, I get up and take a quick shower. After that, I get dressed and go to the kitchen. I always eat a healthy breakfast. Usually, it is just toast and coffee. At 7:00 AM, I brush my teeth and pack my bag. Finally, I leave the house at 7:15 AM to commute to work. I take the bus, and it takes about forty-five minutes. I like to read a book on the bus. I arrive at the office at 8:00 AM, ready to start my day. Interviewer: Wow, that is a very early start! Sarah: Yes, but I like mornings. If I wake up late, I feel very stressed. The early start gives me time to relax before the busy day begins. I even have time to water my plants!

• Question: What time does Sarah's alarm go off?
  Options:

  • 6:00 AM
  • 7:00 AM
  • 7:15 AM
  • 8:00 AM
  Correct: 6:00 AM
• Question: What does Sarah usually have for breakfast?
  Options:

  • Eggs and juice
  • Cereal and milk
  • Toast and coffee
  • Fruit and tea
  Correct: Toast and coffee
• Question: How does Sarah commute to work?
  Options:

  • She drives a car
  • She walks
  • She takes the train
  • She takes the bus
  Correct: She takes the bus
• Question: What does she like to do during her commute?
  Options:

  • Listen to music
  • Read a book
  • Sleep
  • Talk on the phone
  Correct: Read a book

Student: Hi everyone! Welcome to my audio vlog. Today I want to talk about my afternoon routine. I finish my university classes at 2:00 PM on most days. First, I go straight to the library for two hours. I like to do my homework there because it is very quiet. Around 4:00 PM, I leave the library and go to the gym. I exercise for about an hour to stay healthy. It helps me clear my mind after studying. After the gym, I walk back to my apartment. I take a shower and put on comfortable clothes. Then, it is time to relax. I usually watch a TV show or play video games with my roommate for a bit. Finally, at 7:00 PM, we cook dinner together. We usually make something simple, like pasta or chicken with rice. Cooking together is a fun way to end the afternoon before evening classes.

• Question: What time does the student finish his classes?
  Options:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM
  Correct: 2:00 PM
• Question: Why does he do his homework in the library?
  Options:

  • Because it is quiet
  • Because he works there
  • Because his friends are there
  • Because it is close to the gym
  Correct: Because it is quiet
• Question: How long does he exercise at the gym?
  Options:

  • Two hours
  • Half an hour
  • About an hour
  • Four hours
  Correct: About an hour
• Question: What do he and his roommate cook for dinner?
  Options:

  • Steak and potatoes
  • Pizza and salad
  • Fish and vegetables
  • Pasta or chicken
  Correct: Pasta or chicken

Host: Welcome to the show. Today, Mark is here to share his family's evening routine. Mark: Thanks for having me. Evenings in our house are very busy, but we follow a strict schedule. We usually eat dinner at 6:30 PM. After dinner, my wife and I wash the dishes, and the children clean the table. At 7:30 PM, it is time for the kids to prepare for bed. They take a bath and put on their pajamas. By 8:00 PM, we all sit in the living room and read a story together. We never watch TV before bed because it makes it hard to sleep. At 8:30 PM, the kids go to their bedrooms. I sing them a short song, and they fall asleep very quickly. After that, my wife and I finally have some quiet time. We drink tea and talk about our day before going to bed at 10:30 PM.

• Question: What is the family doing at 6:30 PM?
  Options:

  • Washing dishes
  • Eating dinner
  • Reading a story
  • Taking a bath
  Correct: Eating dinner
• Question: Who cleans the table after dinner?
  Options:

  • The children
  • The father
  • The wife
  • Nobody
  Correct: The children
• Question: Why does the family avoid watching TV before bed?
  Options:

  • They don't have a TV
  • It makes it hard to sleep
  • They prefer listening to music
  • The children don't like TV
  Correct: It makes it hard to sleep
• Question: What do the parents do after the children are asleep?
  Options:

  • They watch TV
  • They clean the house
  • They drink tea and talk
  • They go for a walk
  Correct: They drink tea and talk