Staying Healthy

My name is Jack, and I am from Chicago. I stay healthy by exercising three times a week. I like to play soccer with my friends. I do not smoke, but I drink alcohol sometimes. I eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables, and I do not drink pop. I like to study new languages.

What do you do to stay healthy?

Life in my Country

Answer the questions about life in your country:

What is your name?
Where are you from?
What is the weather in your city? When is it hot? When is it cold?
What food do people eat in your country?
What do people wear in your country?
What jobs are in your country?
What is your favorite place in your country?

My apartment.

My name is Jack and I live in Chicago. I live in a small apartment. There are four rooms in my apartment. There is a living room, two bedrooms, and a kitchen. There are two couches, a TV, and an armchair in my living room. There is a stove, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator in the kitchen. In my bedroom, I have three bookcases, a night table, and a bed. I like my apartment, but there is no air conditioning.

Describe your apartment. How many rooms do you have? What furniture do you have?

My City

My name is Jack and I live in the city of Chicago. My city is large and busy. The people are hardworking. Some people are friendly, but some are unfriendly. There are many parks and museums, and sometimes I can go to watch baseball at Wrigley Field. The summers in Chicago are hot and humid, and the winters are dry and cold. Chicago is a very interesting city, but sometimes it is too busy.

Where are you from? Tell me about your favorite city.

What I like

Hi, my name is Jack. I am from Chicago. I eat cereal and bananas for breakfast. I like orange juice and apple juice. I sometimes eat a turkey sandwich and a salad for lunch. I never eat tuna because I don't like tuna. I like to eat steak and chicken for dinner. For dessert, I eat cookies or ice cream.

Good Job/Bad Job

My name is Jack and I am from Chicago. I am an English teacher. I work at a school. In Minnesota, I was a pizza delivery driver.

A good job for me is a teacher because I can speak, read, and write English. A bad job for me is an electrician because I cannot fix broken air conditioners and broken lights.

Do you have a job? Did you have a job in your country? What is a good job for you? What is a bad job for you?

My Busy Schedule

My name is Katie. I have a very busy schedule everyday. Every morning I get up at 6:45am. I take a shower at 7:00. At 7:20 I get dressed. At 7:30 I eat breakfast and make my lunch. I brush my teeth at 7:55. At 8:00 I leave my apartment. I take the bus everyday. I arrive at work at 8:35. Then I prepare for class. At 9:00 the students arrive and I begin class. I teach English class everyday from 9:00 to 1:00. After class I am very hungry. I eat lunch at 1:30. In the afternoon I prepare my lesson for tomorrow's class. Sometimes I help in the afterschool program from 3:00 to 5:00. At 5:15 I leave work. I usually get home at 6:00. I cook dinner at 6:30. I eat my dinner at 7:00. Sometimes I exercise from 7:30 to 8:30. I like to run along the beach. I usually watch TV or read from 8:30 to 10:00pm. At 10:00 I get ready for bed. I brush my teeth and wash my face. I usually drink tea. At 10:45 I go to bed.

What is your schedule?