Basic English 2c: Aiko’s Week – Exercises

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1. Third Person Singular, Present Tense (三人称単数 – 現在形)

Match the verbs on the left with the sentences on the right, then complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs.

VerbsSentences
1. live
2. wake up
3. take
4. drink
5. relax
6. go
7. play		a. Aiko _____ at 6:30 AM every weekday.
b. She _____ green tea and a small breakfast every morning.
c. After work, Aiko often _____ to the gym.
d. On Thursday evenings, she _____ tennis with her friends.
e. Aiko _____ in Sydney, Australia.
f. She usually _____ by reading a book or watching a Japanese drama in the evening.
g. Aiko _____ the bus to work every day.
2. Adverbs of Frequency and Adverbial Phrases of Time

Answer these questions with complete sentences. (Use “adverbs of frequency” or “adverbial phrases of time” in your answers.)

  1. How often does Aiko wake up at 6:30 AM?
  2. Does she have lunch with her colleagues at a restaurant?
  3. How often does Aiko play tennis with her friends?
  4. Does she go to the gym after work?
  5. Does Aiko usually cook dinner at home?
  6. Does she ever meet her friends at a café on weekends?
  7. Does Aiko often practise yoga at home on Sundays?
3. Word Order Exercise

Instructions: Rearrange the words to form correct sentences. Make sure to use the correct word order, including the placement of adverbs of frequency and adverbial phrases of time.

  1. to the gym / often / Aiko / goes / after work
  2. reads / book / every evening / a / she
  3. sometimes / at home / practices / yoga / she
  4. in the city / goes shopping / occasionally / on weekends / she
  5. always / family / in Japan / calls / her / she / on Sundays
  6. at a new restaurant / occasionally / enjoys / dinner / Aiko / having
  7. lunch / at her desk / sometimes / brings / Aiko / her own
  8. every weekday / wakes up / 6:30 AM / she
  9. plays / with friends / tennis / on Thursday evenings / she / always

Pay attention to the placement of the adverbs of frequency (e.g., “often,” “sometimes,” “always”) and adverbial phrases of time (e.g., “after work,” “on weekends”). They usually come before the main verb or at the end of the sentence, depending on what you want to emphasize.

頻度の副詞（例： “often”（しばしば）、”sometimes”（時々）、”always”（いつも））や時間の副詞句（例： “after work”（仕事の後）、”on weekends”（週末に））の配置に注意してください。これらは通常、主要な動詞の前または文の最後に置かれ、強調したい内容によって位置が決まります。

4. Vocabulary

Here’s a vocabulary/definition table where students can match the words to their definitions. The definitions are in random order.

Vocabulary/Definition Matching Exercise

Instructions: Match the words in the first column with the correct definition in the second column.

WordDefinition
1. commutea. A place where meals are served to customers.
2. relaxb. Someone you work with, a co-worker.
3. rarelyc. Very often.
4. scheduled. Take it easy. Rest.
5. colleaguee. Every time, or all the time.
6. alwaysf. To travel to and from work or school.
7. frequentlyg. Do something regularly to improve skills or ability.
8. restauranth. A list of things you plan to do during the day, week, or month etc
9. typicallyi. Not often, hardly ever.
10. practicej. Usually or normally.

Here’s an exercise designed for the student to write about her schedule using adverbs of frequency and adverbial phrases of time.

5. Writing Exercise: My Weekly Schedule

Objective: Write a short paragraph about your weekly schedule using adverbs of frequency and adverbial phrases of time.

目的: 頻度の副詞と時間の副詞句を使って、自分の週間スケジュールについての短い段落を書いてください。

Guidelines:

  1. Length: Write at least 5-7 sentences.
  2. Adverbs of Frequency: Use at least three different adverbs of frequency (e.g., always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely).
  3. Adverbial Phrases of Time: Include at least two adverbial phrases of time (e.g., after work, on weekends, in the morning).
  4. Structure: Organize your paragraph in a clear way:
  • Start with a general statement about your week.
  • Describe your daily routine, mentioning specific activities.
  • Include when you do these activities, using adverbs of frequency and adverbial phrases of time.
  • Conclude with a summary of your favorite activity during the week.

Example:

My weekly schedule is quite busy. I usually wake up at 7:00 AM every day. After work, I often go to the gym to exercise. On weekends, I sometimes meet my friends for brunch. I always enjoy reading a book in the evening before bed. Overall, my favorite activity is relaxing at home on Sunday afternoons.

Here are some speaking exercises focused on Aiko’s weekly routine and routines in general, which will help the student practice speaking about everyday activities, frequency, and habits.

6. Speaking Exercise 1: Describing Aiko’s Routine
  1. Objective: Describe Aiko’s routine using adverbs of frequency and adverbial phrases of time. Instructions:
  • The teacher will ask questions, and the student should answer in full sentences using adverbs of frequency (e.g., always, often, sometimes) and adverbial phrases (e.g., after work, on weekends).

Questions

  • What time does Aiko wake up every day?
  • How does Aiko go to work?
  • What does she usually do during her commute?
  • Where does Aiko eat lunch?
  • Does she always eat at the restaurant?
  • What does Aiko do after work?
  • Does she ever go out with her friends?
  • What does Aiko do on Sunday evenings?
7. Speaking Exercise 2: Compare Routines

Objective: Compare your routine with Aiko’s.

Instructions:

  • The teacher will ask the student to compare Aiko’s routine with their own routine using comparative phrases such as “similar to,” “different from,” “just like,” and adverbs of frequency.
  • Example Prompts:
  • Aiko goes to the gym after work. Do you also exercise after work? How often do you exercise?
  • Aiko usually eats lunch at a restaurant. What about you? Do you bring lunch from home or eat out?
  • Aiko always calls her family on Sundays. How often do you call your family?
  • Example Responses:
  • I don’t go to the gym after work, but I often go for a walk.
  • Just like Aiko, I usually eat lunch at a restaurant during the week.
8. Speaking Exercise 3: Asking Questions About Routines

Objective: Ask the teacher about his routine using “how often” and “ever.”

Instructions:

  • The student will ask the teacher questions about their routine using adverbs of frequency and the word “ever.” The teacher will respond with their own routine.
  • Example Questions:
  • How often do you go to the gym?
  • Do you ever work on weekends?
  • How often do you have lunch with friends?
  • Do you ever cook dinner at home, or do you usually eat out?
9. Speaking Exercise 4: Role Play – Aiko’s Week

Objective: Role play a conversation between Aiko and her friend discussing their weekly routines.

Instructions:

  • The student will pretend to be Aiko, and the teacher will be Aiko’s friend. They will discuss what they do during the week, using adverbs of frequency and time phrases.
  • Example Conversation:
  • Friend: What do you usually do after work, Aiko?
  • Aiko (student): I often go to the gym. On Thursday evenings, I always play tennis with my friends.
  • Friend: That sounds fun! Do you ever go out with your friends after tennis?
  • Aiko: No, I never go with them. I usually go home and cook dinner. What about you… Do you… etc
10. Speaking Exercise 5: Discuss Your Ideal Routine

Objective: Talk about your ideal weekly routine.

Instructions:

  • The student will imagine their ideal week and describe it, using adverbs of frequency and time phrases. They should describe what activities they would like to do regularly, such as exercising, relaxing, or spending time with family and friends.
  • Example Prompts:
  • In your ideal week, how often would you exercise?
  • How often would you like to meet your friends or family?
  • When would you spend time relaxing? What would you do?
  • Example Responses:
  • In my ideal week, I would exercise every morning. I’d like to meet my friends twice a week and relax on Sunday afternoons.