IS BEING LATE A GOOD HABIT?

 In this topic, we will talk about being late. Being late means not arriving on time. It can be a bad habit because it shows you are not responsible. People may feel upset when you are late. It is important to be on time for school, work, and meetings.

Examples:

• I am always late for school.

• He arrives late to work every day.

• They are late for meetings.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple tense to talk about habits and routines.

Structure:

• Subject + base verb (add -s or -es for he/she/it)

Examples:

• I arrive on time.

• She comes late to class.

• They never arrive early.

Questions:

• Are you late for school?

• Is he late for work?

Short Answers:

• Yes, I am. / No, I am not.

• Yes, he is. / No, he is not.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Habit – something you do regularly

2. Late – not on time

3. Responsible – doing what you should do

4. Early – before the expected time

5. Meeting – a gathering of people to discuss something

6. Work – place or activities where you do your job

7. School – place where you study

8. Alarm – a sound to wake you up

9. Schedule – a plan for activities and times

10. Respect – showing care and consideration for others

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I am usually on time.

• He is always late.

• She arrives early every day.

• We need to respect other people’s time.

• They have a bad habit of being late.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I arrive early to school.

• He comes on time to meetings.

• They are responsible students.

Negative:

• I am not late for class.

• She doesn't arrive late.

• They don't miss meetings.

Questions and Answers:

• Are you late often? – No, I am not.

• Is he always late? – Yes, he is.

• Do they arrive early? – Yes, they do.

• Does she come on time? – Yes, she does.

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CONVERSATION

Tom: Are you usually late for school?

Sophie: No, I try to be on time.

Tom: That’s good! I am often late.

Sophie: Why are you late?

Tom: I wake up late and miss the bus.

Sophie: Maybe you should set your alarm earlier.

Tom: That’s a great idea! I will try it tomorrow.

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READING

Is Being Late a Good Habit?

Lucas always arrives late to class. His teachers get upset because he misses important lessons. His friends also get tired of waiting for him. One day, Lucas decides to change. He starts waking up earlier and preparing his school bag the night before. After a few weeks, Lucas is always on time. His teachers and friends are very happy!

Questions:

1. What problem does Lucas have?

2. How do his teachers feel?

3. What change does Lucas make?

4. What does he do the night before?

5. How do his friends feel after he changes?

Answers:

1. He is always late.

2. They are upset.

3. He wakes up earlier.

4. He prepares his school bag.

5. They are happy.