HOBBIES
TEACHER JANE
Freetime Activities
In my leisure time, I enjoy _________
/ˈleʒər/
I'm keen on______
I am keen on drawing
I'm crazy about______
I'm crazy about food
I have a great passion for___
I have a great passion
for doing yoga
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Is not my cup of tea
Cooking is not my cup
of tea
Can’t stand:
I can't stand cooking
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Discussion
1. Do you have enough free time?
2. How do you like to spend your free time?
3. Tell me about some good places to hang out
4. Do men and women spend their free time
differently? How?
5. Do people's leisure time activities change as
they get older? How?
6. Do you like gossiping in your free time?
Who do you gossip with?
Who do you gossip about?
Discussion
1. Do you have any hobbies?
2. How long have you had your hobby?
3. Which hobbies are the most popular with
women in your country?
4. Did you have any hobbies when you were a
child?
5. Are there any hobbies you would like to try?
SMALL TALK
doing yoga
Doing yoga makes me feel relaxed.
Mary: Hi, how are you doing?
Finn: I’m doing well. How about you?
Mary: I’m good. What is your interest?
Finn: I’m into/enjoy/like doing yoga
Mary: How long have you been doing yoga?
Finn: About 2 years
Mary: Why do you like doing yoga?
Finn: When I do my poses, it helps me
strengthen my immunity, flexibility, and
refresh my mind.
immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ PAGE 9
flexibility /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
SMALL TALK
watching films
I like watching humorous films, especially when I am bored or sad.
Mary: Hi, how are you going?
Finn: I’m feeling a little bit blue.
Mary: Why?
Finn: Because of the sad movie I saw last night
Mary: So you like watching films?
Finn: Sure, I’m a big fan of movies
Mary: What kind of film do you enjoy watching?
Finn: I’m into action movies
Mary: How often do you watch a movie?
Finn: At the weekends, it helps my family
have time for gathering
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(family gathering)
SMALL TALK
taking photos/ photographing
I was photographing the tree, she walked by, I saw her and
put her in the picture.
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Taking up a hobby could help Relieve stress
(begin a hobby or activity, learn a skill)
take your mind off of the demands
of your life or negative emotions. (gạt
bỏ, trút sạch)
demand /dɪˈmænd/
Taking up a hobby could help
Expand your
social circle
Making friends with those who are
like-minded people
Making friends with those who have
common interests
like-minded /ˌlaɪk ˈmaɪndɪd/
cùng tính cách
have common interests
cùng sở thích
Taking up a hobby could help
prevent from
having bad habbits
Hobbies help people avoid boredom
spend time on bad habits such as
drinking, gambling, or drugs.
Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.
/ˈaɪdl/ /ˈdevl/ /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
Taking up a hobby could help develop myself
Step out of my comfort zone
do something that I have never done before
Taking up a hobby could help stay healthy
lose weight or keep fit when I take up
a physical hobby.
THANK YOU
