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Fred mentions two options for breakfast. What are they, and which one does he have more often?
Fred mentions two options for breakfast. What are they, and which one does he have more often?
He sometimes has toast with jam or honey, but he usually has cereal with orange juice.
Why is Fred able to sleep later compared to some other students?
Why is Fred able to sleep later compared to some other students?
His school is only a 15-minute walk away, allowing him to sleep in.
How long has Fred's school been operating as a school?
How long has Fred's school been operating as a school?
About 400 years.
What time does Fred’s school start, and how many lessons does he have before the 15-minute break?
What time does Fred’s school start, and how many lessons does he have before the 15-minute break?
According to Fred, what is the main reason many students remain at school for lunch?
According to Fred, what is the main reason many students remain at school for lunch?
What does Fred typically do when he gets home from school before his mom arrives?
What does Fred typically do when he gets home from school before his mom arrives?
What time do Fred and his mom usually eat dinner?
What time do Fred and his mom usually eat dinner?
Describe the morning schedule at Fred's school, including start time, break time and lesson times.
Describe the morning schedule at Fred's school, including start time, break time and lesson times.
How does Fred feel about British school food, and how does this influence the students' lunch options?
How does Fred feel about British school food, and how does this influence the students' lunch options?
What does Fred do in the hour after school and before his mom gets home, and how does this contrast with his school day?
What does Fred do in the hour after school and before his mom gets home, and how does this contrast with his school day?
How does Fred's commute to school influence his morning routine?
How does Fred's commute to school influence his morning routine?
How many students attend Fred's school, and what is unique about the student body?
How many students attend Fred's school, and what is unique about the student body?
Can you infer Fred's opinion on his school's food and explain why?
Can you infer Fred's opinion on his school's food and explain why?
Fred's school day consists of lessons, breaks, and lunch time. How is the total time split between learning and breaks?
Fred's school day consists of lessons, breaks, and lunch time. How is the total time split between learning and breaks?
Compare and contrast Fred’s weekday evening routine to the daily routine at his school.
Compare and contrast Fred’s weekday evening routine to the daily routine at his school.
Besides the lessons, what does Fred mention about his school that gives insight into its traditions?
Besides the lessons, what does Fred mention about his school that gives insight into its traditions?
Analyze how the timing of Fred's mom's return home affects their family routine.
Analyze how the timing of Fred's mom's return home affects their family routine.
What is implied about Fred's family's eating habits based on his description of breakfast and dinner?
What is implied about Fred's family's eating habits based on his description of breakfast and dinner?
If Fred had to start school an hour earlier, how would that change his morning routine, based on the text?
If Fred had to start school an hour earlier, how would that change his morning routine, based on the text?
How does Fred's account indicate the importance of location and commute time in shaping daily life?
How does Fred's account indicate the importance of location and commute time in shaping daily life?
Flashcards
Fred's Breakfast
Fred's Breakfast
A morning meal typically consisting of cereal or toast with jam/honey.
Fred's Commute
Fred's Commute
A 15-minute walk to school.
Fred's School
Fred's School
A school with a long history, around 400 years, housing approximately a thousand students in seven age groups, exclusively for boys.
School Schedule
School Schedule
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Fred's Relaxation
Fred's Relaxation
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Dinner Time
Dinner Time
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Study Notes
- Fred is 17 years old and lives in London.
Morning Routine
- He wakes up at 7:00 AM but gets out of bed around 7:30 AM.
- Fred usually has cereal with orange juice for breakfast.
- Sometimes, he eats toast with jam or honey.
- His school is a 15-minute walk away as it is in the center of town.
School
- The school has been around for 400 years.
- Around 1,000 students attend the all-boys school, across seven age groups.
- School starts at 8:30 AM.
- There are two lessons until 10:45 AM, followed by a 15-minute break.
- Two more lessons occur from 11:00 AM to 12:40 PM.
- Most students eat school food for lunch, but Fred can go into town.
- There are two more lessons after lunch, and school finishes at 3:30 PM.
Afternoon/Evening Routine
- Fred relaxes for about an hour after school, reading or watching television.
- His mom gets home between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
- They usually have dinner around 6:30 PM.
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