A Week in the Life of John

Part I

John is a very busy man. He goes to work every weekday at 7:00 a.m., and he finishes work at 6:00 p.m. When he arrives home at 7:00 p.m., he must help his wife finish making supper and then clean up the dishes.
Although he works many hours each day, he tries to find time to enjoy life. On Monday, he takes a karate class at 8:00 p.m.. He also likes to swim on Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m., when he takes his lunch break. On Friday, he meets his friends after work to have a quick drink before going home to spend a relaxing weekend with his wife.
This is generally how he spends his time in the fall and winter. In the summer, his schedule changes a bit.

Comprehension questions:

  1. When does John go to work everyday?
  2. When does John arrive home from work?
  3. When does he take a karate class?
  4. When does he go for a swim?
  5. When does he meet his friends for a drink?

Part 2

In May, John starts to spend more time outside. He likes to get his garden ready so that he can plant his vegetables in June. He enjoys eating fresh vegetables in July and August.
John also enjoys outdoor sports in the summer. He likes to go waterskiing in July when he visits his sister. In August, he enjoys fishing with his brother.

Comprehension questions:

  1. When does John spend more time outside?
  2. When does he plant his vegetables?
  3. When does he eat these vegetables?
  4. When does he enjoy outdoor sports?
  5. When does he go waterskiing?
  6. When does he go fishing?