Tema 1 – Introduce yourself – Week 2

Tom's Daily Routine

Tom is 32 years old and he lives in London with his family. He works as a software engineer in a technology company. He starts work at 9 am and finishes at 6 pm every day. Tom doesn't drive to work. He goes to work by train because it's faster than driving.

In the morning, Tom wakes up at 7 am. He has breakfast with his wife Sarah and their daughter Emma. They usually have toast, coffee, and fruit. After breakfast, Tom leaves home at 8 am.

Tom loves his job because he enjoys solving problems and creating new applications. His office is in the city centre and most of his colleagues are friendly. At lunchtime, he usually eats in a restaurant near his office with his co-workers.

In the evening, Tom arrives home at 7 pm. He doesn't watch much TV because he prefers reading books or playing with his daughter. On Saturdays, Tom plays football with his friends. Football is his favourite sport and his favourite team is Manchester United. On Sundays, the family visits Sarah's parents in the countryside.

Anna's Weekly Routine

My name is Anna and I'm a university student. I study Medicine in Manchester. Let me tell you about my typical week.

I am usually very busy during the week. My classes start at 9 am every day, so I wake up at 7 am from Monday to Friday. I always have breakfast before I leave home – it's the most important meal of the day! I normally eat cereal and drink orange juice.

I go to university by bus. I never drive my car because parking is very expensive in the city centre. The journey takes about 30 minutes. I am rarely late for class – maybe once or twice a month.

I often study at the library after my classes. I go there three or four times a week to prepare for my exams. My best friend Sarah comes with me, and we help each other with difficult subjects. We sometimes have coffee together at the university café before we go home.

On Wednesday afternoons, I don't have classes, so I occasionally visit my grandmother. She lives in a small town near Manchester. When I visit her, she is always happy to see me. We usually have tea and biscuits together.

I seldom go out on weeknights because I need to study. I go out to restaurants or the cinema maybe once every two weeks. However, on Friday nights, I often meet my friends at a local pub. We are usually there from 8 pm to 11 pm.

At the weekend, I work part-time at a bookshop on Saturdays. On Sundays, I am normally at home. I relax, watch TV, and prepare for the next week. I sometimes go shopping or visit my parents.

My Best Friends

I want to tell you about my two best friends, James and Emma. They are very different, but both are wonderful people.

James is 28 years old and he comes from Scotland. He is tall and has short brown hair and blue eyes. He works as a doctor at the city hospital. James is very intelligent and hard-working. He loves his job because he enjoys helping people. In his free time, he likes playing basketball and reading medical books. He is always friendly and polite. He speaks English and French fluently. James is also very funny – he often makes everyone laugh with his jokes. He doesn't like watching TV, but he loves going to the cinema on weekends.

Emma is 26 years old and she is from Ireland. She has long red hair and green eyes. She is very creative and artistic. Emma works as a graphic designer for a technology company. She loves drawing and painting in her free time. She is usually quiet and shy, but when you know her well, she is very warm and caring. Emma plays the piano beautifully and she often gives small concerts for her friends. She doesn't speak many languages – only English – but she is learning Spanish at the moment. Emma is sometimes stressed about her work, but she is always kind to everyone.

Both James and Emma are vegetarians. They don't eat meat or fish. They often cook healthy meals together on Sundays. They are really good friends and I'm lucky to know them!