SHE DOESN’T HAVE FIXED MEAL TIMES BECAUSE OF HER JOB

 Some people don’t have fixed meal times because of their jobs. This means they eat at different times every day. When someone’s work schedule changes or is busy, it is hard to eat meals at the same time.

For example:

• She usually eats lunch at 1 p.m., but sometimes she eats at 3 p.m.

• Today, she is eating breakfast late because she woke up late.

Having no fixed meal times can make a person feel hungry at unexpected moments. It’s important to choose healthy snacks and stay flexible.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

   • She doesn’t have fixed meal times.

   • He works late every day.

2. Present Continuous:

   • She is eating now because she was busy earlier.

   • I am working late this week.

3. Past Simple:

   • She missed breakfast yesterday because she was tired.

   • He ate lunch at 3 p.m. last Friday.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

   • She will eat dinner when she finishes work.

   • I am going to prepare snacks for the day.

5. Modals:

   • She should eat something healthy.

   • You mustn’t skip meals every day.

   • Can you eat snacks during work?

   • She shouldn’t eat too much fast food.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives:

   • Fixed meal times are better than irregular times.

   • Eating healthy snacks is healthier than eating candy.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • She often eats late because of her job.

   • I sometimes skip breakfast.

8. Prepositions:

   • She eats lunch at 2 p.m.

   • I eat snacks between meals.

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VOCABULARY

1. Fixed – set or regular

2. Meal times – the times when you eat meals

3. Job – work or profession

4. Schedule – plan of activities and times

5. Snack – small food between meals

6. Busy – having a lot to do

7. Late – after the usual time

8. Healthy – good for the body

9. Skip – to miss or not do something

10. Flexible – able to change easily

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She doesn’t have fixed meal times.

• I am eating late today.

• You should eat healthy snacks.

• Don’t skip your meals.

• My job is very busy.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• She eats when she can.

• I prepare snacks for work.

Negative:

• She doesn’t eat at the same time every day.

• I don’t skip lunch.

Questions:

• Do you have fixed meal times?

• Why don’t you eat at the same time?

Answers:

• No, my job changes my schedule.

• I eat when I have time.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: What time do you usually eat lunch?

Maria: I don’t have fixed meal times because of my job.

Anna: Really? How do you manage?

Maria: I eat when I have free time. Sometimes it is 12 p.m., sometimes 3 p.m.

Anna: Do you eat snacks too?

Maria: Yes, I always carry healthy snacks with me.

Anna: That’s smart! I think fixed meal times are better.

Maria: Sometimes yes, but my job is very busy and changes a lot.

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Long READING

Eating with a Busy Job

Maria works in a busy office. Her job has many meetings, and sometimes she works late. Because of this, she doesn’t have fixed meal times. Some days, she eats lunch early at noon, but other days she eats very late. She always keeps snacks like fruit and nuts to stay healthy. Maria knows it is better to eat at regular times, but her job is not regular. She tries to eat healthy food and avoid skipping meals too often.

Questions:

1. Does Maria have fixed meal times?

2. Why does her meal time change?

3. What snacks does she carry?

4. Does she like fixed meal times?

5. What does she try to do for her health?

Answers:

1. No, she doesn’t.

2. Because her job is busy and changes.

3. Fruit and nuts.

4. She thinks fixed times are better but it’s not always possible.

5. She tries to eat healthy and not skip meals.