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Grammar Focus: Present Simple and Sequence of Actions

1. Present Simple для описания школьного дня

Время Present Simple используется для описания типичного школьного дня, так как речь идёт о действиях, которые происходят регулярно и повторяются изо дня в день. С его помощью описываются уроки, перемены, расписание и школьные обязанности.

Примеры:

I have six lessons every day.

We start school at nine o’clock.

2. Последовательность действий в Present Simple

Чтобы логично описать насыщенный школьный день, в английском языке используются слова и выражения, показывающие последовательность действий: first, then, after that, later, finally.

Эти слова помогают связать предложения и сделать текст более понятным и структурированным.

Примеры:

First, we have English. Then we have maths.

After that, we have a short break.

3. Вопросительные и отрицательные предложения

При описании школьного дня часто используются вопросы и отрицания для уточнения информации о расписании и привычках.

Примеры:

Do you have lessons in the afternoon?

We do not have many breaks during the day.

Story: A Busy School Day

Every school day is quite busy for me. I usually arrive at school before nine o’clock. The lessons start at nine, and the school day begins with a short meeting with our teacher.

First, we have our main subjects, such as mathematics and English. The lessons are interesting, but they require attention and concentration. Then we have a short break, when we talk to our classmates and relax a little.

After that, we continue with other subjects. Sometimes we have tests or written tasks, so the day feels especially busy. In the afternoon, we usually have physical education or creative lessons.

Finally, the lessons end, and we get ready to go home. Even though the school day is long, it helps me learn new things and develop important skills.

Useful Words and Expressions

a busy school day – насыщенный школьный день

to arrive at school – приходить в школу

lessons start – уроки начинаются

main subjects – основные предметы

such as – такие как

to require attention – требовать внимания

short break – короткая перемена

to relax a little – немного отдохнуть

to continue with – продолжать

written tasks – письменные задания

to feel busy – чувствовать загруженность

in the afternoon – после обеда

physical education – физкультура

creative lessons – творческие уроки

to get ready to go home – готовиться идти домой

school day is long – школьный день длинный

to learn new things – узнавать новое

to develop skills – развивать навыки

during the day – в течение дня

to pay attention – быть внимательным

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Соотнесите английские выражения с их переводами.

short break

main subjects

to arrive at school

in the afternoon

to relax a little

a. основные предметы

b. немного отдохнуть

c. приходить в школу

d. короткая перемена

e. после обеда

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Заполните пропуски, используя Present Simple.

The lessons __________ at nine o’clock.

We __________ a short break after the lesson.

She __________ attention during classes.

They __________ written tasks in the afternoon.

He __________ ready to go home after lessons.

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

When does your school day usually start?

What subjects do you have first in the morning?

Do you have short breaks between lessons?

Which lessons make your school day busy?

How do you feel at the end of a busy school day?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1 – d

2 – a

3 – c

4 – e

5 – b

Exercise 2

start

have

pays

do

gets

Sample Answers to Exercise 3

1. When does your school day usually start?

My school day usually starts at nine o’clock. I arrive at school a little earlier to prepare for lessons. This helps me feel calm and organized.

2. What subjects do you have first in the morning?

In the morning, we usually have our main subjects, such as mathematics and English. These lessons require a lot of attention and concentration. I try to be very focused at the beginning of the day.

3. Do you have short breaks between lessons?

Yes, we have short breaks between lessons. During the breaks, I talk to my classmates and relax a little. This helps me get ready for the next lesson.

4. Which lessons make your school day busy?

Subjects with tests and written tasks make my school day especially busy. I need to pay attention and work carefully during these lessons. Sometimes I feel tired, but I also feel satisfied.

5. How do you feel at the end of a busy school day?

At the end of a busy school day, I usually feel tired but proud of my work. I know that I have learned new things during the day. This makes the long school day meaningful.