Unit Six: Leisure

Lesson 1: A Day in Zishan’s Life

A

Read about Zishan's daily routine.

• 6:30 am: Wake up
• 7:00 am: Breakfast
• 8:30 am – 3:00 pm: School
• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Snack and free time
• 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study with Maths/Science teacher
• 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: Study with English/Social Science teacher
• 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Homework
• 8:30 pm: Supper
• 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm: TV
• 10:30 pm: Go to bed

On Friday, Zishan does not go to school. But he studies one hour with his religious teacher. He also studies his school subjects by himself. Often he goes to visit his relatives with his parents.

B

Discuss in groups or pairs and answer these questions.

1. How much time does Zishan spend on his studies? (hints: too much/too little/the right amount of time)
2. Why do you think he spends too much/too little/the right amount of time on his studies?
3. Why do you think Zishan studies on Fridays?

Look at Zishan’s daily routine again and give your opinion about this statement: “All work and no play will make Zishan a dull boy.”

Make your own daily routine. Show in it your free time and the activities you do in that time.