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Grammar reading lesson - present simple - a2 pre-intermediate level
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  3. Short answer questions

Present Simple - Routines and Habits

Grammar reading lesson - present simple - a2 pre-intermediate level
Anna wakes up every morning at seven o'clock. She does not like getting up early, but she has to. She makes her bed before going to the bathroom. Anna brushes her teeth and washes her face. Then, she prepares breakfast for her family. Anna usually eats toast with butter and jam. Her brother likes cereal with milk for breakfast. After breakfast, Anna rides her bicycle to school. She enjoys meeting her friends in the classroom. In the afternoon, Anna does her homework first. She finds math a little difficult, but she tries. After homework, she plays soccer in the park. Anna plays with her friends until it gets dark. Then, she returns home and helps her mother. She helps cook dinner or sets the table. In the evening, Anna reads a book before bed. She reads stories about animals and adventures. Anna brushes her teeth again before sleeping. She dreams about the exciting things she read.

CEFR Level Card

  • General Level: A2.1
  • Vocabulary:A1.6
  • Verb Form: A1.8
  • Clause: A1.5
  • Prosody: A2.3

Phrases and Idioms


Lemma Count Sentences
do (one's) homework1In the afternoon , Anna does her homework first .
dream about (someone or something)1She dreams about the exciting things she read .
get up1She does not like getting up early , but she has to .
go to (someone or something)1She makes her bed before going to the bathroom .
make one’s bed1She makes her bed before going to the bathroom .
play with (one)1Anna plays with her friends until it gets dark .
set the table1She helps cook dinner or sets the table .
wake up1Anna wakes up every morning at seven o'clock .
with (someone or something) for (some amount of time)1Her brother likes cereal with milk for breakfast .

True / False


  1. Anna loves waking up early every morning.


  1. Anna prepares breakfast for her family after washing her face.


  1. Anna prefers cereal with milk for breakfast like her brother.


  1. In the evening, Anna enjoys reading books about animal adventures.


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Short Answer Questions


  1. What time does Anna wake up in the morning?


  1. What does Anna do after making her bed?


  1. What does Anna eat for breakfast?


  1. What activity does Anna do in the park?


True / False Answers


  1. Answer: False
Explanation: The text states that Anna does not like getting up early, although she has to.
Answer location:She does not like getting up early, but she has to.


  1. Answer: True
Explanation: The sequence of activities shows that Anna prepares breakfast after washing her face.
Answer location:She makes her bed before going to the bathroom. Anna brushes her teeth and washes her face. Then, she prepares breakfast for her family.


  1. Answer: False
Explanation: Anna prefers toast with butter and jam, not cereal with milk, which is her brother's preference.
Answer location:Anna usually eats toast with butter and jam. Her brother likes cereal with milk for breakfast.


  1. Answer: True
Explanation: Anna reads stories about animals and adventures in the evening.
Answer location:In the evening, Anna reads a book before bed. She reads stories about animals and adventures.


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Short Answer Questions


  1. Answer: Seven o'clock.
Explanation: The text states the specific time Anna wakes up.
Answer location:Anna wakes up every morning at seven o'clock.


  1. Answer: Goes to the bathroom.
Explanation: The text describes her sequence of morning activities.
Answer location:She makes her bed before going to the bathroom.


  1. Answer: Toast with butter and jam.
Explanation: The text specifies Anna’s usual breakfast choice.
Answer location:Anna usually eats toast with butter and jam.


  1. Answer: Plays soccer.
Explanation: The text mentions her leisure activity in the park.
Answer location:After homework, she plays soccer in the park.


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