SHE GOES TO BED AT MIDNIGHT

This topic focuses on describing daily routines and the specific time someone goes to sleep. "She goes to bed at midnight" refers to a regular habit of going to sleep at 12:00 a.m. It helps learners practice talking about routines, telling time, and using time expressions with the present simple tense.

Grammar Focus

1. Present Simple Tense: Used to describe habits, facts, and routines.

   • Example: She goes to bed at midnight.

2. Prepositions of Time: "At" is used to indicate specific times.

   • Example: at midnight, at noon, at 6:00 p.m.

3. Third Person Singular: When talking about "she," we add an "s" to the verb.

   • Example: She goes to bed.
   • Example: He sleeps at 10:00 p.m.

4. Time Expressions:

   • "Midnight" refers to 12:00 a.m., the transition between one day and the next.

Vocabulary

• Midnight: 12:00 a.m., the time at the very middle of the night.
• Bed: the place where you sleep.
• Go to bed: the action of preparing to sleep or resting.
• Sleep: a natural state of rest for the body and mind.
• Late: occurring after the expected time.
• Routine: a regular way of doing something.

Useful Expressions

• Goes to bed: describes the action of preparing to sleep.
  • Example: She goes to bed early during the week.
• At midnight: used to specify the exact time of 12:00 a.m.
  • Example: He goes to bed at midnight every night.
• Sleeps late: means going to bed later than usual.
  • Example: She sleeps late on weekends.

Sentences

1. She goes to bed at midnight after finishing her work.
2. I usually go to bed before midnight because I have to wake up early.
3. They go to bed late during the holidays, usually around midnight.
4. He watches TV until midnight, then he goes to bed.
5. After reading for an hour, she finally goes to bed at midnight.

Questions and Answers

1. What time does she go to bed?
   She goes to bed at midnight.

2. Does she go to bed early or late?
   She goes to bed late, at midnight.

3. Why does she go to bed at midnight?
   She goes to bed at midnight because she works late.

4. Do you go to bed before or after midnight?
   I usually go to bed before midnight.

5. What does she do before going to bed?
   She reads a book before going to bed.

Conversation

Tom: What time does Sarah usually go to bed?
Jenny: She goes to bed at midnight.
Tom: That’s pretty late! What does she do before bed?
Jenny: She works late, so she relaxes by watching TV or reading for a while.
Tom: Doesn’t she get tired the next day?
Jenny: Sometimes, but she’s used to her routine.
Tom: I can’t imagine going to bed so late! I need my sleep.

Reading Practice

Sarah has a busy schedule. She usually works late into the night, finishing around 11:00 p.m. After that, she spends some time relaxing by reading a book or watching her favorite TV show. At midnight, she finally goes to bed. Even though this seems late to some people, it's normal for Sarah. She prefers to end her day at this time, knowing she can sleep in a little the next morning. Sarah’s routine helps her balance her work and personal time.