PART I.
TONGUE TWISTER
1. A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk
stunk
2. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
Listen in full
Watch the video and listen to Jade’s daily routine. Try to understand as much as you can
just by listening. Do not use subtitles or captions, and do not read the transcript!
When you’ve finished listening, answer the questions and start the exercises.
Gist questions
Choose the best answer for each question:
1. What is Jade describing in the first paragraph?
a) A typical morning at work b) Her usual morning habits c) A special day with friends
2. How does Jade feel when she wakes up?
a) She always feels full of energy b) She sometimes feels tired c) She always wants to go
outside
3. What kind of start to the day does Jade have?
a) Slow and relaxed b) Busy and stressful c) Simple and normal
Detail questions
Are these sentences true or false?
1. Jade sometimes feels tired when she wakes up.
True False
2. Jade always leaves for work on time.
True False
3. Jade eats crisps with her breakfast.
True False
4. Jade’s routine helps her feel more organised.
True False
Train your ear
Listen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
Because I……………………. sleepy.
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
Then, I get up and………………………….. .
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
I eat a…………………………….. .
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
If I have……………………………….. .
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
Sometimes, I…………………..…………….. .
Dictation
Listen carefully to Jade and write down what she says in the box below. Then, check
what you wrote – any mistakes you make will be in RED.
Dialouge
Time Speaker Dialogue
Hi Ben! You look wide awake today. How are you managing to
0:00 Jane
be so bright and early?
Hey Jane! I’m good, thanks. It’s all about the routine, I guess.
0:05 Ben
I’m a definite early bird. I usually wake up at 6:00 AM sharp.
Six AM? Wow. I wish I had that discipline. What does your
0:15 Jane
morning routine look like?
It's pretty structured. I start with 30 minutes of meditation
before checking my phone. Then I make a big breakfast and
0:25 Ben
read the news while eating. I'm usually at my desk, ready to
start working, by 8:00 AM.
That sounds very mindful. My routine is the total opposite! I
0:40 Jane snooze my alarm until the very last minute, usually waking up
around 7:45 AM. It's a race to get ready.
0:50 Ben Do you skip breakfast then?
Almost always. I just grab a coffee on the way to the office. My
discipline kicks in later in the day. I make sure to hit the gym
0:55 Jane
right after work, around 6:00 PM, four times a week. That's my
non-negotiable routine.
That's great! Having a dedicated evening activity helps a lot.
1:10 Ben
What about your evenings after the gym?
I cook a healthy dinner, watch one episode of a series, and then
1:20 Jane I make sure to prepare everything for the next day—laying out
clothes, packing my lunch. I try to be in bed by 10:30 PM.
Time Speaker Dialogue
That's quite an active evening. My evening is much quieter.
Since I start work so early, I wrap up my workday by 4:30 PM.
1:35 Ben
I spend the early evening on personal projects, usually learning
a new language online.
1:50 Jane That's productive! So, when do you wind down?
I'm usually finished with everything by 9:00 PM. I read a
1:55 Ben physical book for an hour, no screens, and I'm asleep by 10:00
PM. I need those eight hours of sleep to get up at six!
I understand. So you're structured in the morning, and I'm
2:10 Jane structured in the evening. It really shows how we prioritize our
time differently!
Exactly. As long as the routine keeps you balanced and feeling
2:20 Ben
good, it’s the right one.
2:30 Jane Well said. Enjoy your coffee!
2:35 Ben You too, Jane! See you later.
