Reading comprehension "Around the Clock"

 Reading Task 5^th Form 

Around the Clock with Bob Ellis

 Bob Ellis is 29 and he’s a dolphin trainer. “I like my job a lot because I love working with animals”, he says.

 Bob is an early bird. His day starts at five o’clock in the morning. He gets up, has a shower, and then gets dressed. After breakfast, at about six o’clock, he catches the bus to work. He arrives at the aquarium at half past six and feeds the dolphins. After that, they practise for the show until lunch time. Bob has a break for lunch from half past twelve till half past one, then the show starts. At five o’clock in the afternoon, he feeds the dolphins again and then he goes home. In the evening, Bob usually watches TV. He doesn’t go out very often during the week because he goes to bed early.

 And what does Bob do in his free time? He loves going for long walks in the countryside with his dog, Jack. Bob also likes swimming at the pool, but he never swims in the sea because he’s afraid of sharks!

‘’I’m very happy’’ says Bob. ‘’I’ve got a great job and enjoy my free time. Who could ask for more?’’

1. Read the text and choose the correct answers.

1. Bob is a … .

1.       shark trainer                  b) dolphin trainer

2. He works at a(n) … .

1.       swimming pool             b) aquarium

3. Bob usually … .

1.       cleans the aquarium    b) feeds and trains the dolphins

4. He’s afraid of … .

1.       dogs                                b) sharks

5. Bob gets up …  .

1.       early                               b) late

6. An early bird is a person who … .

1.       gets up late                  b) gets up early

2. Read the sentences and write True or False

1. Bob likes his job a lot. _____________
2. His day starts at six o’clock. _________________
3. Bob has got lunch from 12:30 until 13:30. ______________
4. He catches the train to work. _________________
5. In the evening, Bob usually watches TV. _____________
6. He hasn’t got any pets at home. _____________

3. Answer the questions.

1. Why does Bob like his job?
2. What does Bob do in the morning?
3. Why does Bob never swim in the sea?