1. My First Day English 4U Learn tips on how to be successful at college
Understand and know how to use simple present tense
Understand a professional

2. Vocabulary
take a tour
Lisa took a tour of the college before she made her decision to attend.
budget
Everyone should make a budget to manage their money.
involve
Baking a cake doesn’t involve too much effort.
balance
Too much work or play isn’t any good; you need to find a balance between both.
bill
I receive a bill for using my mobile phone every month.
organized
I need to be more organized if I want to have more time with my friends.
rent
My house rent is only US$850.
student organization
I’m a member of the Chess Club; it’s a student organization.
responsible
I’m responsible for taking care of my younger sister tonight.
create
We created a delicious meal using the food in my fridge.
entertainment
Going out to the movies is my favorite form of entertainment.
assignment
Our professor didn’t give us any assignments this week.

3. Five Tips on How to “Be” Successful in College
Be prepared
Learn about your new school, teachers and classes to feel more comfortable. It is also a good idea to take a tour to become familiar with the campus.
Be organized
Being organized is the most important skill for college students. Buy an organizer* to write down dates and information. It is also important to organize your money. Create a budget that has room for rent, books, food, travel, and entertainment.
Be involved
A fast way to make new friends is to join clubs, sports teams and student organizations. Every college has lots of groups to choose from.
Be balanced
It is easy to fall into bad habits when you are away from home for the first time. It’s just as important to take time to eat well, exercise, or sleep as it is to study.
Be responsible
Being responsible takes work. Go to your classes, hand in your assignments on time and pay your bills. Many first-year students aren’t responsible and find themselves in unhappy situations.

4. Grammar focus Simple Present Tense Affirmative Statements
Negative Statements
Interrogative Statements
I check every day.
I don’t check every day.
Do you check every day? Yes, I do./No, I don’t.
You/We live on campus.
You/We don’t live on campus.
Do you live on campus? Yes, we do./No, we don’t.
Nina studies in the library every Saturday.
Nina doesn’t study in the library every Saturday.
Does Nina study in the library every Saturday? Yes, she does./No, she doesn’t.
Simple present tense
usually expresses habits.
I brush my teeth every morning.
He goes to the beach every Saturday.
They study English every day.

5. Writing a Professional email
Dear Serena, We would like to tell you that after considering your application carefully, we have decided to offer you the bank clerk position. Congratulations! Enclosed is the work contract for you to sign. Please complete it and it back to me by the end of the week. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or me. Sincerely, Roberta Thomas Human Resources

6. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
Enclose / Enclosed is a copy of the contract signed by Ms. Harrison.
Please enclose / enclosed a photo of yourself with the birthday card.
I’ve made sure to enclose / enclosed my recipe for carrot cake you asked for.
Please fill out the enclose / enclosed application form.

7. Now you try
Dear Serena,
We _________ to tell you that after considering your application carefully, we _____________ to offer you the bank clerk position. Congratulations!
__________ is the work contract for you to sign. Please complete it and it back to me by the _____________.
If you have any questions, please __________ to call or me.
___________,
Roberta Thomas
Human Resources
Dear Serena,
We would like to tell you that after considering your application carefully, we have decided to offer you the bank clerk position. Congratulations!
Enclosed is the work contract for you to sign. Please complete it and it back to me by the end of the week.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or me.
Sincerely,