Intro:
In this lesson, you’ll read about a day in the life of a young Cambodian student. See how their daily routine is similar or different from yours!
Reading:
Hello again! It’s me, Sophea. Today I want to tell you about my daily routine. I wake up early every morning, around 6 o’clock. I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then, I help my mother prepare breakfast. We usually eat rice, fish, and vegetables.
After breakfast, I put on my school uniform and walk to school with my friends. We start our lessons at 7:30. My favorite time of day is recess when we can play games in the schoolyard.
At noon, I go home for lunch and take a short rest. Then, I go back to school for more classes. We finish school at 4:30. In the afternoon, I do my homework and help my parents with chores.
In the evening, I have dinner with my family. After dinner, we often watch TV together. I usually go to bed around 9 o’clock.
Vocabulary:
- routine (noun): a sequence of actions regularly followed.
- uniform (noun): a special set of clothes worn by members of the same organization or school.
- recess (noun): a break in the school day during which children play.
- chore (noun): a routine task, especially a household one.
Tasks:
- Answer the questions:
- What time does Sophea wake up?
- What does she eat for breakfast?
- How does she get to school?
- What time does school start and finish?
- What does she do in the afternoon?
- What time does she go to bed?
- Put the events in order:
- Sophea does her homework.
- Sophea eats breakfast.
- Sophea wakes up.
- Sophea goes to bed.
- Sophea goes to school.
- Write about your routine: Write a short paragraph about your daily routine. Use the following questions to help you:
- What time do you wake up?
- What do you do in the morning?
- What time do you go to school/work?
- What do you do in the afternoon?
- What do you do in the evening?
- What time do you go to bed?
Answer Key:
- Answer the questions:
- 6 o’clock
- Rice, fish, and vegetables
- She walks to school with her friends.
- School starts at 7:30 and finishes at 4:30.
- She does her homework and helps her parents with chores.
- 9 o’clock
- Put the events in order:
- Sophea wakes up.
- Sophea eats breakfast.
- Sophea goes to school.
- Sophea does her homework.
- Sophea goes to bed.
- Write about your routine: (Allow for individual answers)
Outro:
That was interesting! You’ve read about Sophea’s daily routine and maybe found some similarities and differences with your own. By understanding how people spend their days, you can learn more about their lives and culture. Remember to keep practicing your reading skills every day!
