Story 1: The Johnson Family

The Johnson family lives in a cozy house on Maple Street. Mr. Johnson works as
an engineer, and Mrs. Johnson is a teacher. Every morning, Mr. Johnson wakes up
at 6:30 AM. He makes coffee and reads the newspaper before going to work. Mrs.
Johnson wakes up at 7:00 AM and prepares breakfast for the family. She usually
makes pancakes and fruit salad.

Their two children, Emily and Jack, wake up at 7:30 AM. Emily goes to school first
because she has a bus that arrives at 8:00 AM. Jack goes to school later because
his school starts at 9:00 AM. Emily loves reading books, so she always carries a
book in her backpack. Jack enjoys playing soccer, so he brings his soccer ball to
school.

In the evening, the Johnson family gathers for dinner. They often have pasta or
chicken with vegetables. After dinner, they spend time together watching TV or
playing board games. On weekends, they like to visit the park or go on family
outings. The Johnsons enjoy their time together and value family moments.

Exercise 1

Fill in the blanks using the Simple Present Tense:

1. Mr. Johnson (wake) up at 6:30 AM every day.

2. Mrs. Johnson (prepare) breakfast for the family.
3. Emily (go) to school at 8:00 AM.
4. Jack (bring) his soccer ball to school.
5. The Johnson family (gather) for dinner in the evening.
6. They (watch) TV or (play) board games
after dinner.
7. On weekends, they (visit) the park.

Story 2: A Day at the Market

Maria and her family visit the local market every Saturday. Maria’s husband,
Carlos, drives them to the market early in the morning. They arrive before the
market gets crowded. Maria loves shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables. She
usually buys apples, bananas, and carrots.

Carlos enjoys looking at the different kinds of cheese and bread. He often picks
up some fresh pastries for the family. Their children, Sofia and Luis, like to
choose their own snacks. Sofia loves strawberries, while Luis prefers grapes.

After shopping, the family often stops by a small café near the market. Maria
orders coffee, and Carlos gets a hot chocolate. Sofia and Luis usually have a
croissant or a muffin. They sit outside and enjoy their treats before heading
home.
In the afternoon, they spend time cooking together. Maria prepares a healthy
meal with the ingredients they bought. Carlos helps by chopping vegetables, and
Sofia and Luis set the table. Cooking is a fun family activity, and they all enjoy
the delicious meals they make.

Exercise 2

Choose the correct Simple Present Tense form:

1. Maria and her family (visit / visits) the market every Saturday.
2. Carlos (drive / drives) them to the market early.
3. Maria (buy / buys) fresh fruits and vegetables.
4. Carlos (enjoy / enjoys) looking at cheese and bread.
5. Sofia (love / loves) strawberries.
6. After shopping, they (stop / stops) by a café.
7. Maria (prepare / prepares) a healthy meal in the afternoon.

Story 3: Lisa’s Hobbies

Lisa has several hobbies that she enjoys in her free time. She loves painting and
often spends her weekends at the art studio. Lisa usually paints landscapes and
portraits. Her favorite time to paint is in the afternoon when the light is perfect.

On Saturdays, Lisa also attends a cooking class. She enjoys trying new recipes
and learning about different cuisines. Lisa often prepares delicious meals for her
friends and family. Her friends appreciate her cooking skills and always ask for
recipes.

In the evenings, Lisa likes to read books. She prefers mystery novels and often
reads before going to bed. Lisa also practices yoga to relax after a busy day. She
usually does yoga in the living room while listening to calming music.

Every Sunday, Lisa takes a walk in the park. She enjoys the fresh air and the
beauty of nature. Walking helps her clear her mind and stay healthy. Lisa finds
that her hobbies bring her joy and balance in her life.

Exercise 3

Fill in the blanks using the Simple Present Tense:

1. Lisa (spend) her weekends at the art studio.

2. She (paint) landscapes and portraits.
3. On Saturdays, Lisa (attend) a cooking class.
4. She (prepare) meals for her friends and family.
5. In the evenings, Lisa (read) mystery novels.
6. Lisa (practice) yoga to relax.
7. Every Sunday, she (take) a walk in the park.
Story 4: Jake’s School Day

Jake is a high school student who loves learning. Every school day, he wakes up
at 6:00 AM and gets ready for school. He takes a quick shower, has breakfast,
and then leaves for school at 7:30 AM. Jake likes to ride his bike to school
because it’s good exercise.

At school, Jake has a busy schedule. His first class is English, where he enjoys
reading and writing stories. After English, he has math, which he finds
challenging but interesting. Jake usually eats lunch with his friends in the school
cafeteria. They talk about their classes and share their favorite jokes.

In the afternoon, Jake has science class, where he conducts experiments. He

finds science fascinating and enjoys learning about how things work. After
school, Jake participates in the debate club. He likes to argue different points of
view and improve his public speaking skills.

When Jake returns home, he does his homework and then spends time playing
video games or watching TV. He has dinner with his family at 7:00 PM and then
reads a book before going to bed. Jake’s days are full, but he finds them
enjoyable and rewarding.

Exercise 4

Choose the correct Simple Present Tense form:

1. Jake (wake / wakes) up at 6:00 AM every school day.

2. He (ride / rides) his bike to school.
3. Jake (enjoy / enjoys) his English class.
4. He (find / finds) math challenging but interesting.
5. Jake (eat / eats) lunch with his friends in the cafeteria.
6. In the afternoon, he (conduct / conducts) science experiments.
7. After school, Jake (participate / participates) in the debate club.

Story 5: Anna’s Weekend Activities

Anna looks forward to her weekends because they are full of fun activities. Every
Saturday morning, she goes to the local farmer’s market with her mother. They
buy fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Anna enjoys picking out the best
produce and choosing colorful flowers for their home.

In the afternoon, Anna takes a dance class. She has been dancing since she was
young and loves performing. Her favorite styles are ballet and contemporary
dance. After dance class, Anna often meets her friends at the café. They chat
and enjoy pastries and hot chocolate.

On Sundays, Anna and her family go hiking in the nearby hills. They pack
sandwiches and drinks for the trip. Anna enjoys exploring nature and taking
photos of beautiful scenery.
Hiking is a great way for Anna to relax and spend quality time with her family.

In the evening, Anna helps her parents prepare dinner. They often cook together
and try new recipes. After dinner, Anna likes to watch movies or read books. She
finds that weekends are the perfect time to unwind and do things she loves.

Exercise 5

Fill in the blanks using the Simple Present Tense:

1. Anna (look) forward to her weekends.

2. Every Saturday, she (go) to the farmer’s market with her mother.
3. Anna (enjoy) picking out vegetables and flowers.
4. She (take) a dance class in the afternoon.
5. On Sundays, Anna and her family (go) hiking in the hills.
6. They (pack) sandwiches and drinks for the trip.
7. In the evening, Anna (help) her parents prepare dinner