Routine questions test the present simple and frequency expressions, then shift to the past or a hypothetical when the examiner changes tack. Ordinary detail is exactly what's wanted, so don't worry that your day sounds boring.
Answer each one aloud before you read the model — two to four sentences, then stop.
Written to be spoken, at about band 8. Useful phrases are in bold. Borrow the structure and the phrases — never the whole answer.
On weekdays it's pretty predictable. I get up at around half past six, have a quick breakfast and catch the train to work. I'm usually home by seven, and after dinner I try to switch off by reading or watching something light before bed.
Definitely a morning person. I'm at my most productive before lunch, so I try to deal with the trickiest tasks first thing. By about nine in the evening my brain has more or less shut down, so there's no point attempting anything serious.
Probably mid-morning. That's when most of my meetings are scheduled, and emails start piling up at the same time. I've learnt to block out an hour in my diary just to catch up, otherwise I'd never get through everything.
Yes, completely. I have a lie-in on Saturday, then meet friends for lunch or go for a long walk. Sunday is for doing the chores and getting ready for the week ahead, so it's a nice contrast with the weekday rush.
Quite a lot. When I was at university, I used to stay up until two or three in the morning and roll out of bed just before my first lecture. Having a full-time job forced me to become far more disciplined, which I'm grateful for now.
I'd like to fit in more exercise. At the moment I only manage the gym once or twice a week, which isn't really enough. If my commute were shorter, I'd go for a run before work, but getting up any earlier than I already do isn't realistic.
I think it is, especially if you're busy. When you've got a set routine, you don't waste energy deciding what to do next. Having said that, it's healthy to break it now and then, otherwise life can start to feel a bit monotonous.
Now answer them with the clock running.
Timed Part 1 practice with an AI band for each criterion.