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IT'S CLOSED FROM 1:00 P.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M.

 Some shops, offices, and restaurants have specific opening and closing hours. In many countries, businesses take a break in the afternoon. This is called a siesta in some places. During this time, the shop or office is closed, and people rest, eat lunch, or do other activities.

Understanding business hours is important when traveling or making plans. If a store is closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., you cannot buy anything during that time. You have to wait until it opens again.

In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about business hours, use time expressions, and ask about opening and closing times.


GRAMMAR

1. Using "It's Closed"

  • "It's closed" means that a place is not open.
    Examples:
    • "The store is closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m."
    • "The office is closed on Sundays."

2. Using "From... Until..."

  • "From... until..." shows the start and end time of something.
    Examples:
    • "The café is open from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m."
    • "The museum is closed from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m."

3. Using "Opens" and "Closes"

  • "Opens" means a place starts business.
  • "Closes" means a place stops business.
    Examples:
    • "The bank opens at 9:00 a.m."
    • "The store closes at 8:00 p.m."

4. Present Simple for Schedules

  • The present simple is used for fixed schedules.
    Examples:
    • "The library closes at 6:00 p.m."
    • "The post office opens early in the morning."

VOCABULARY

  1. Closed – Not open.
    Example: "The shop is closed now."

  2. Open – Ready for customers.
    Example: "The store is open from 9:00 a.m."

  3. Hours – The time a business is open.
    Example: "What are the store hours?"

  4. Break – A short rest period.
    Example: "The staff takes a break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m."

  5. Schedule – A plan with times for events.
    Example: "The shop has a fixed schedule."

  6. Lunch time – The time people eat lunch.
    Example: "Many shops close at lunch time."

  7. Business hours – The time a place is open.
    Example: "Check the business hours before you go."

  8. Sign – A board with information.
    Example: "The sign says the shop is closed."

  9. Entrance – The way into a place.
    Example: "The entrance is locked after 6:00 p.m."

  10. Afternoon – The time between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
    Example: "Shops are closed in the afternoon in some countries."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "The store is closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m."
  • "What time does the shop open?"
  • "The restaurant closes in the afternoon."
  • "You can visit after 4:00 p.m."
  • "The sign says 'Closed'."
  • "This store has a lunch break."
  • "We have to wait until it opens."
  • "Check the business hours before you go."
  • "Is it open in the evening?"
  • "It opens again at 4:00 p.m."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "The shop is closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m."
  • "The café opens at 7:00 a.m."
  • "The restaurant closes in the afternoon."

Negative Sentences

  • "The store is not open in the afternoon."
  • "The office does not open on Sundays."
  • "This café isn't open in the morning."

Questions

  • "What time does the shop open?"
  • "Is the restaurant open in the afternoon?"
  • "When does the bank close?"

Answers

  • "It opens at 4:00 p.m."
  • "No, the restaurant is closed from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m."
  • "The bank closes at 3:00 p.m."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Alice and Mark want to buy a book, but the bookstore is closed.

Alice: Oh no, the bookstore is closed!
Mark: What time does it open again?
Alice: The sign says it's closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Mark: That’s a long break!
Alice: Yes, let’s come back later. Maybe we can get a coffee now.
Mark: Good idea! There’s a café across the street.


READING

"A Visit to the Market"

Samantha and her brother Jake went to the market to buy fresh vegetables. They arrived at 1:30 p.m., but when they got there, they saw a sign:

"Closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m."

Samantha was surprised. "Why is the market closed now?" she asked.

An old man next to her smiled and said, "The market closes in the afternoon for a break. The workers eat lunch and rest. It opens again at 4:00 p.m."

Samantha and Jake decided to wait. They walked around and found a nice park. After a few hours, they returned to the market, and this time, it was open! They bought fresh vegetables and some delicious fruit.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: What time did Samantha and Jake arrive at the market?
    A: They arrived at 1:30 p.m.

  2. Q: What did the sign say?
    A: It said, "Closed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m."

  3. Q: Why was the market closed?
    A: It was closed for a lunch break.

  4. Q: What did Samantha and Jake do while they waited?
    A: They walked around and found a park.

  5. Q: What did they buy at the market?
    A: They bought fresh vegetables and fruit.

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