Here’s an example of a routine using the simple present tense, adverbs of frequency, and time expressions:
I wake up at 6:00 AM every day. My friend, Alex, usually wakes up at 7:00 AM. I always have breakfast at 6:30 AM, but Alex never eats breakfast until 8:00 AM. I go to the gym three times a week in the morning, and I often work out with my friend. Alex rarely goes to the gym; he prefers to walk in the park every evening. I work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but Alex works from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. I usually cook dinner at 7:00 PM, but Alex often eats dinner at a restaurant. I always spend my weekends with my family, but Alex sometimes visits his friends.
Questions to ask my friend Alex:
- What time do you wake up?
- Do you eat breakfast every day?
- How often do you go to the gym or work out?
- When do you usually have dinner?
- Do you spend your weekends with your family or friends?