Daily Routines
What do technicians usually do at the beginning of the workday?
They usually check the workshop and prepare their tools.
Which adverb means 100% of the time?
always
Which preposition do we use with a clock time: at, in, or on?
At
Who is a person who is learning to work as a technician?
An apprentice technician.
You have an important task to finish today. Is it better to start early or wait until the last minute?
It is better to start early.
Complete: “A technician ___ the vehicle before starting the repair.”
inspects
“Technicians ___ wear safety glasses when working in the workshop.”
always
Complete: “The workshop starts ___ 8:00.”
at
A technician starts work at 8:00. What time does the technician start if they arrive at the workshop at 7:45?
They arrive 15 minutes before work starts.
You have two tasks. One takes 10 minutes and must be finished at 10:00. The other takes 30 minutes but can be finished anytime before lunch. Which one should you do first?
The 10-minute task should be done first because it has a specific deadline.
Make a sentence using the Present Simple: technician / check / tools / every morning.
The technician checks the tools every morning.
Put the adverb in the correct position: “An apprentice checks the oil level. (usually)”
An apprentice usually checks the oil level.
Complete: “Technicians usually work ___ the morning.”
in
An apprentice works with a more experienced technician. Why can this be useful?
The apprentice can learn from the experienced technician and improve their practical skills.
You planned to finish three tasks before lunch, but the first task takes much longer than expected. What should you do?
I should change my plan, finish the important task first, and move the other tasks to later.
What does an apprentice technician do before repairing a vehicle?
An apprentice technician checks the job instructions, prepares the tools, and inspects the vehicle.
Which is more frequent: often or seldom?
Seldom
Complete: “The apprentice has a meeting ___ Monday morning.”
on
A technician has a job to finish, but a colleague asks for help. What should the technician consider before saying yes?
They should consider how urgent their own job is and whether they have enough time to help.
Your supervisor gives you a new urgent task while you are already working on something important. What should you say?
“Which task should I finish first?” / “Should I stop this task and work on the new one?”
Describe three things an automotive technician normally does during a typical working day.
A technician checks vehicles, repairs or services them, and cleans and organizes the workshop.
Make a sentence about workshop safety using never.
A technician never works under a vehicle without using the correct safety equipment.
Correct the sentence: “The technician starts work in 8:00 and finishes on the afternoon.”
The technician starts work at 8:00 and finishes in the afternoon.
A technician finishes a job early. What could they do with the extra time? Give two possibilities.
They could prepare for the next job and check or organize their work area.
You have 45 minutes before the end of the day. You can either finish one important task completely or start two smaller tasks without finishing them. Which option is better? Explain why.
I would finish the important task completely because completing one task is more useful than leaving two tasks unfinished.