Present Simple — Daily Routines and Habits
Grammar Focus: Present Simple
Present Simple используется для выражения регулярных действий, привычек, общеизвестных фактов и расписаний.
Примеры:
I wake up at 7 a.m. every day. — Я просыпаюсь в 7 утра каждый день.
She drinks coffee every morning. — Она пьёт кофе каждое утро.
We usually go for a walk in the evening. — Обычно мы ходим на прогулку вечером.
The shop opens at 9 a.m. — Магазин открывается в 9 утра.
He doesn’t like chocolate. — Он не любит шоколад.
Do you read before bed? — Ты читаешь перед сном?
Правила:
Для 3-го лица единственного числа добавляется -s / -es: he/she/it works, goes, watches.
В вопросах и отрицаниях используется do / does:
I/You/We/They do not (don’t)…
He/She/It does not (doesn’t)…
Наречия частоты: always, usually, often, sometimes, never — ставятся перед глаголом, но после to be.
Советы по запоминанию:
Для 3-го лица всегда проверяй, добавляется ли -s / -es.
Используй привычные действия из своей жизни для практики.
Story
Every morning, Anna wakes up at 6:30. She brushes her teeth and makes a cup of coffee. After breakfast, she takes a shower and gets dressed. Then she leaves the house and walks to the bus stop. She works in an office near the city center.
Anna usually starts her work at 9 a.m. She checks her emails and prepares reports. At lunchtime, she eats with her colleagues in the cafeteria. In the afternoon, she attends meetings and answers phone calls. She often drinks tea at 3 p.m.
After work, Anna goes to the gym or meets her friends. In the evening, she cooks dinner and watches TV. Sometimes she reads a book before bed. She always goes to sleep at 10:30 p.m.
Anna’s life is busy but regular. She enjoys her routine and feels comfortable following it every day.
Useful Words and Expressions
wake up — просыпаться
brush teeth — чистить зубы
make coffee — приготовить кофе
take a shower — принимать душ
get dressed — одеваться
leave the house — выходить из дома
walk — идти пешком
start work — начинать работу
check emails — проверять почту
prepare reports — готовить отчёты
eat lunch — обедать
attend meetings — посещать собрания
answer calls — отвечать на звонки
drink tea — пить чай
go to the gym — ходить в спортзал
meet friends — встречаться с друзьями
cook dinner — готовить ужин
watch TV — смотреть телевизор
read a book — читать книгу
go to sleep — ложиться спать
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks
She _______ (wake) up at 7 a.m. every day.
I usually _______ (drink) coffee in the morning.
They _______ (go) to work by bus.
He _______ (not like) chocolate.
_______ you _______ (read) before bed?
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct form:
Anna _______ (work / works) in an office.
We _______ (attends / attend) meetings every Monday.
He often _______ (drink / drinks) tea in the afternoon.
I _______ (doesn’t / don’t) like spinach.
My friend _______ (go / goes) to the gym twice a week.
Exercise 3: Personal Questions
Answer 2–3 sentences for each:
What time do you usually wake up?
Do you drink coffee or tea in the morning?
What is your daily routine on weekdays?
Do you exercise regularly? If yes, what do you do?
What do you usually do in the evening before bed?
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
wakes
drink
go
does not like / doesn’t like
Do / read
Exercise 2:
works
attend
drinks
don’t
goes
Exercise 3:
I usually wake up at 7 a.m. every day. On weekdays, I get up quickly and start my morning routine.
I usually drink coffee in the morning. Sometimes I prefer tea if I feel tired.
My daily routine includes going to work, checking emails, and having lunch with colleagues. In the evening, I relax and watch TV.
Yes, I exercise regularly. I go to the gym three times a week and sometimes run in the park.
In the evening, I usually read a book or watch TV. I try to go to bed at a consistent time.
Mini-Tips
Повторяйте свои обычные действия на английском каждый день — это помогает закрепить Present Simple.
Составьте свой список привычек и используйте наречия частоты: always, usually, often, sometimes, never.
