TRƯỜNG CAO ĐẲNG CÔNG NGHỆ Y- DƯỢC VIỆT NAM
UNIT 2
Leisure time
Contents
1 Warm-up:
2 Vocabulary 1: Sport and activity
3 Grammar 1: Adverbs of frequency
4 Listening:
5 Speaking:
6 Reading:
7 Vocabulary 2: Free-time activities
8 Grammar 2: Can/ can’t
9 Writing:
Warm-up
1 Warm-up
Talk about the pictures with a partner.
What sport do you like to play in your free time?
football basketball tennis badminton other
2 VOCABULARY 1 SPORT AND ACTIVITY
I can talk about my
hobbies
Vocabulary
What do you do in your leisure time?
A. Match each verb with a picture.
Vocabulary
athletics /æθˈletɪks/
Vocabulary
basketball /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/
Vocabulary
board games /ˈbɔːd ɡeɪmz/
Vocabulary
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/
Vocabulary
fashion /ˈfæʃn/
Vocabulary
football /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
Vocabulary
ice hockey /ˈaɪs hɒki/
Vocabulary
gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
Vocabulary
volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔːl/
Vocabulary
video games /ˈvɪdiəʊ ɡeɪmz/
Vocabulary
reading books /ˈriːdɪŋ bʊks/
Vocabulary
reading magazines
/ˈriːdɪŋ ˌmæɡəˈziːnz/
Vocabulary
listening to music /ˈlɪsnɪŋ tə ˈmjuːzɪk/
Vocabulary
skateboarding /ˈskeɪtˌbɔː(r)dɪŋ/
Vocabulary
surfing the Net /ˈsɜːfɪŋ ðə net/
Vocabulary
cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
Vocabulary
rollerblading /ˈrəʊlə(r)ˌbleɪdɪŋ/
Vocabulary
dancing /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/
Vocabulary
drawing /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
Vocabulary
jogging /ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ/
Vocabulary
taking photos /teɪkɪŋ ˈfəʊtəʊz/
Vocabulary
ice skating /aɪ ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
Vocabulary
swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
Vocabulary
watching films /wɒtʃɪŋ fɪlmz/
Vocabulary
Hobbies and sports
athletics (n) /æθˈletɪks/
basketball (n) /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/
board games (n) /ˈbɔːd ɡeɪmz/
drama (n) /ˈdrɑːmə/
fashion (n) /ˈfæʃn/
football (n) /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
ice hockey (n) /ˈaɪs hɒki/
gymnastics (n) /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
Vocabulary
Hobbies and sports
volleyball (n) /ˈvɒlibɔːl/
video games (n) /ˈvɪdiəʊ ɡeɪmz/
reading books (n) /ˈriːdɪŋ bʊks/
reading magazines (n) /ˈriːdɪŋ ˌmæɡəˈziːnz/
listening to music (n) /ˈlɪsnɪŋ tu ˈmjuːzɪk/
skateboarding (n) /ˈskeɪtˌbɔː(r)dɪŋ/
surfing the Net (n) /ˈsɜːfɪŋ ðə net/
cycling (n) /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
Vocabulary
Hobbies and sports
rollerblading (n) /ˈrəʊlə(r)ˌbleɪdɪŋ/
dancing (n) /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/
drawing (n) /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
jogging (n) /ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ/
taking photos (n) /teɪkɪŋ ˈfəʊtəʊz/
ice skating (n) /aɪ ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
swimming (n) /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
watching films (n) /wɒtʃɪŋ fɪlmz/
GAME
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. cycling
the sport or activity of riding
B. swimming a bicycle
C. drawing
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. basketball
a popular style of clothes, hair, etc.
B. drama
at a particular time or place
C. fashion
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. football
sports such as running, jumping
B. athletics
and throwing
C. gymnastics
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. ice hokey
a play for the theatre, television
B. drama or radio
C. drawing
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. ice skating
the sport or activity of moving on ice
B. swimming on skates
C. skateboarding
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. reading magazines
B. gymnastics physical exercises, often using
special equipment
C. swimming
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. listening to music
any game played on a board, often
B. surfing the net
using dice and small pieces
C. board games
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. roller blading
the activity of running slowly and
B. taking photos steadily as a form of exercise
C. jogging
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. dancing
B. listening to music moving your body to music
C. skateboarding
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. watching films
a picture made using a pencil or
B. drawing pen rather than paint
C. reading books
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. football
a game in which two teams of six
B. Ice hockey
players use their hands to hit a large ball
C. volleyball
Choose the correct word for the definition.
A. gymnastic
a game in which you press buttons to
B. watching TV control and move images on a screen
C. video game
Vocabulary
VOCABULARY 1: Sport and activity
A. Write play, do or go to each sport.
Note:
Note: do karate
1. _____
We
Wenormally
normallyuse
use play football
2. _____
play
playwith
withteam
teamsports
sportsand
andball
ball play tennis
3. _____
sports.
sports. do yoga
4. _____
play
playbadminton
badminton play badminton
5. _____
go
gowith
withsports
sportsthat
thatend
endin
in–ing.
–ing.
go go swimming
6. _____
gocycling
cycling
do go jogging
7. _____
dowith
withother
othersports.
sports.
do
doaerobics
aerobics do aerobics
8. _____
play volleyball
9. _____
do track and field
10. _____
Vocabulary
Further practice do, play or go.
go
1 ___ cycling
do
10 ___ gymnastics
do play
2 ___ karate 11 ___ basketball
do play
3 play
___ athletics 12 play
___ ice hockey
4 play
___ football do table tennis
13 ___
play go
5 ___ rugby 14 ___ judo
play do
6 ___ badminton 15 ___ swimming
go play
7 play
___ golf 16 play
___ weightlifting
GRAMMAR 1 Adverbs of frequency
I can say how often something happens.
Grammar
1 Read what Millie talk about her Sunday.
What activities does she mention?
I always do judo on Sunday morning. I usually get up early
and play chess with my brother. Judo and chess are always
fun. After that, I go to the park with my friends. In the
afternoon, I usually watch football, but sometimes I do my
homework. In the evening, I hardly ever stay home. I
usually go to the gym and do yoga with my friends at the
gym. I’m often there until 10 p.m.
She mentions activities: do judo, get up, play chess, go to the park, watch
football, do homework , stay home, go to the gym, do yoga.
Grammar
B. Complete the table with the adverbs of frequency below.
Adverbs of frequency
always usually often
never sometimes hardly ever
never hardly ever sometimes often usually always
Adverbs of frequency
Grammar point
1. We use adverbs of frequency to say how often something happens.
2. We normally put an adverb of frequency
after the verb be
before ordinary verbs.
S + be + adv + adj
I am always happy
He is never sad
They are usually late
S+ adv + V/Vs +O
I often eat meat
She usually gets up late
They never do homework at home
Grammar
Read what Millie talk about her Sunday.
What adverbs of frequency are there?
I always do judo on Sunday morning. I usually get up early
and play chess with my brother. Judo and chess are always
fun. After that, I go to the park with my friends. In the
afternoon, I usually watch football, but sometimes I do my
homework. In the evening, I hardly ever stay home. I
usually go to the gym and do yoga with my friends at the
gym. I’m often there until 10 p.m.
Grammar
C. Look at the table. How often do you do the activities in
the evening? Complete the table with adverbs of frequency.
Activity You Your partner
do homework I always do homework She always does
homework
hang out with friends we often hang out ... He often hangs out
cook dinner I never cook... She never cooks...
watch TV They usually watch... Peter usually
watches...
clean the floor
How often
play do you do homework? - I always do my homework after dinner.
games
Grammar
D. Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the activities in the
table.
How often do you do homework in the
evening?
I usually do homework in the
evening.
Once a week
Twice a month
Three times...
S+ am/is/are + adverb + Adj
I am always happy
She is never sad
They are often late for school
S + Adverb + V/Vs + O
I usually get up early
She sometimes goes to the cinema
We never play games
4 LISTENING
I can listen to the tape
Listening
A. Have you ever done these things? Check and
compare it with your classmate.
1. Play tennis 6. Cycle
2. Do yoga 7. Ski
3. Go to a gym 8. Play football
4. Windsurf 9. Play golf
5. Play tennis 10. Go to cinema
Other: _____________________
Listening
B. Listen and choose the correct answer.
1. a. going to the gym b. jogging c. swimming
2. a. playing soccer b. playing volleyball c. playing golf
3. a. playing baseball b. playing tennis c. playing football
4. a. jogging b. swimming c. windsurfing
5. a. watching TV b. playing tennis c. reading
6. a. riding a bike b. diving c. walking
Listening
C. Listen and match.
e
1. Uyen __________ a. play golfs
a
2. Carey __________ b. ride bicycles
d
3. Alex __________ c. plays baseball
b
4. Mary __________ d. takes walks
c
5. Lily __________ e. plays video games
D. Listen again and check the correct information.
1. Uyen________ Exercise a lot Exercise a little √ Never exercise
2. Carey _______ √ Exercise a lot
Exercise a little Never exercise
3. Alex _______ Exercise a lot √ Exercise a little
Never exercise
4. Mary _______ √ Exercise a lot
Exercise a little Never exercise
5. Lilly _______ √ Exercise a lot
Exercise a little Never exercise
5 SPEAKING
I can talk about my hobbies
Speaking
Choose a personality type (Athletic, Artistic or Studious)
and interview a partner:
Do you like to play football?
Yes, I do. I usually play football
every weekend.
Speaking
Choose a personality type (Athletic, Artistic or Studious)
and interview a partner:
ATHLETIC
Do you like to play football?
Do you like to do aerobics?
Do you like to play baseball?
Do you like to play tennis?
Do you like volleyball?
Do you like yoga?
Do you like basketball?
Can you ski?
Can you do judo?
Can you play golf?
Can you swim?
Speaking
Choose a personality type (Athletic, Artistic or Studious)
and interview a partner:
ARTISTIC
Do you like to cook?
Do you like to read?
Do you like to sing?
Do you like to dance?
Do you like art?
Do you like music?
Do you like books?
Do you like movies?
Can you draw?
Can you sing?
Can you play guitar?
Can you play piano?
Speaking
Choose a personality type (Athletic, Artistic or Studious)
and interview a partner:
STUDIOUS
Do you like to study hard?
Do you like to do your homework?
Do you like to speak English?
Do you like to go to class?
Do you like languages?
Do you like exams?
Do you like grammar?
Do you like libraries?
Can you study all day?
Can you read fast?
6 READING
I can read and understand short paragraph
Reading
What does she usually do on Saturdays?
Mai usually gets up early on Saturdays to go shopping with her mum.
They do the shopping for the whole week at a big shopping centre nearby.
She likes looking for new music in the shops there. Mai is a hip-hop fan and
her mum likes country music. They always spend hours in the music shops.
After lunch, she does some homework and spends an hour in front of her
computer and downloads music for her MP3 player. She meets her friends
once a week. They go to the youth club, and talk about music and football
and play games.
Read the texts and answer the following questions.
1. Who does Mai go shopping with on Saturdays?
2. Where do they do the shopping for the whole week?
3. What kind of music does Mai like?
4. How often does she meet her friends?
Reading
What does she usually do on Saturdays?
Mai usually gets up early on Saturdays to go shopping with her mum.
They do the shopping for the whole week at a big shopping centre nearby.
She likes looking for new music in the shops there. Mai is a hip-hop fan and
her mum likes country music. They always spend hours in the music shops.
After lunch, she does some homework and spends an hour in front of her
computer and downloads music for her MP3 player. She meets her friends
once a week. They go to the youth club, and talk about music and football
and play games.
Read the texts and answer the following questions.
1. Who does Mai go shopping with on Saturdays?
- She goes shopping with her mum on Saturday.
Reading
What does she usually do on Saturdays?
Mai usually gets up early on Saturdays to go shopping with her mum.
They do the shopping for the whole week at a big shopping centre nearby.
She likes looking for new music in the shops there. Mai is a hip-hop fan and
her mum likes country music. They always spend hours in the music shops.
After lunch, she does some homework and spends an hour in front of her
computer and downloads music for her MP3 player. She meets her friends
once a week. They go to the youth club, and talk about music and football
and play games.
Read the texts and answer the following questions.
2. Where do they do the shopping for the whole week?
- They do the shopping at a big shopping centre nearby.
Reading
What does she usually do on Saturdays?
Mai usually gets up early on Saturdays to go shopping with her mum.
They do the shopping for the whole week at a big shopping centre nearby.
She likes looking for new music in the shops there. Mai is a hip-hop fan and
her mum likes country music. They always spend hours in the music shops.
After lunch, she does some homework and spends an hour in front of her
computer and downloads music for her MP3 player. She meets her friends
once a week. They go to the youth club, and talk about music and football
and play games.
Read the texts and answer the following questions.
3. What kind of music does Mai like?
- She likes hip-hop.
Reading
What does she usually do on Saturdays?
Mai usually gets up early on Saturdays to go shopping with her mum.
They do the shopping for the whole week at a big shopping centre nearby.
She likes looking for new music in the shops there. Mai is a hip-hop fan and
her mum likes country music. They always spend hours in the music shops.
After lunch, she does some homework and spends an hour in front of her
computer and downloads music for her MP3 player. She meets her friends
once a week. They go to the youth club, and talk about music and football
and play games.
Read the texts and answer the following questions.
4. How often does she meet her friends?
- She meets her friends once a week.
Reading
Reading 2
Hoa’s family usually goes to their second house in the country, so she always
gets up early at weekends. This house is in a small village about an hour away from
where she lives in Ho Chi Minh city. Her grandmother and some uncles and aunts
live in the same place. They’ve got a big garden and a tennis court so she can play
tennis or go for walks with her grandmother. On other Saturdays she gets up late,
does a bit of homework and sometimes goes to a football match in the afternoon.
She is really a big football fan and some of her best friends are football fans too.
Read the text and circle T (TRUE) or F (FALSE).
1. Hoa’s family has the second house in a big city. T F
2. The second house is near the first one in Ho Chi Minh city. T F
3. Hoa’s grandmother has a big garden. T F
4. Hoa usually plays tennis with her uncles and aunts. T F
5. Hoa always gets up early on Saturdays. T F
6. Hoa and her friends really enjoy football. T F
Reading
Discuss
B. Discuss with a partner.
1. What do you do with your friends in your free time?
2. When do you spend time with your family?
3. Do you prefer to spend time with your family or your friends at
weekends? Why?
7 VOCABULARY 2 FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES
I can make easy sentences about leisure activities
Vocabulary
dancing the photos
Match drawing jogging
with eight of the words or listening
phrasesto music
below.
Which activities reading
reading books do you usually do
magazines in your
surfing free time?
the Internet taking photos
playing video games watching films playing basketball
jogging
1.__________ surfing the
2._________ playing
3._________ reading
4._________
Internet basketball magazines
dancing
5.__________ taking photos
6._________ 7._________ listening to
watching films 8._________ music
Vocabulary
Work in pairs. Which sports and hobbies can you do:
1 at home? 2 outside? 3 in a sports
centre?
4 on your own? 5 with a friend? 6 in a team?
I really like team games. I
I don’t have much time going can play volleyball with my
out. I often spend my free friends.
time at home. I can read
books and play board games
with my brother.
8 GRAMMAR CAN/ CAN’T
I can express my ability.
Grammar
1 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.
1 Robert Pattinson is English / Irish / American.
2 His hobby is reading / running / music.
Robert Pattinson is an English film star. He is Edward Cullen in
the Twilight series. In the films, Edward can do amazing things. For
example, he can run very fast and he can read people's thoughts. He can
also live under water. In reality, of course, Robert can't read people's
thoughts or live under water! But he can do other things. He can play the
guitar and the piano beautifully. And he can sing really well. He can also
write songs - for example, Never think, a song from the Twilight films.
Grammar
2 Complete the table below with the correct forms of can.
Use the examples in the text in exercise 1 to help you.
Can
The form of can is the same for all persons (I, you, he, they, etc.)
Affirmative Negative
I can dance. They 1 _______
can’t dance. (Full form: cannot)
Interrogative
2 _______
Can he dance? Yes, he can./ No, he can’t.
Use
We use can to talk about ability.
Grammar
Modal verb: can
(+) S + can + V-inf ….
(-) S + cannot + V-inf +…. cannot = can’t
(?) Can + S + V-inf +…. ?
- Yes, S + can. / - No, S + can’t.
Pronunciation
NOTES
can /kæn/
can’t /kɑːnt/
Grammar
3 Complete the sentences. Use can / can’t and the verbs below.
do play play dance drive sing speak write
1 Tom is one year old. He can draw, but he can’t write .
2 Harry can speak French, but he ____________
can’t speak Italian.
3 I never go to night clubs because I ___________.
can’t dance
4 “What’s that terrible noise?” - “It’s Max. He ___________.
can’t sing
5 Sue is really into sport. She ___________
can play football and she
___________
can do athletics.
6 He ___________
can’t drive a car, but he wants to learn.
can play the piano.
7 She’s only four years old, but she ___________
9 WRITING
I can write about my hobbies
Writing
Refer to the paragraph in Part 3 – Grammar Focus 1 and
write a short paragraph about activities you enjoy. Include
the following information in your writing.(100 words)
1. Note some sports you like to do. (football/ basketball…)
2. Note some other activities you like to do. (listen to music/ read books…)
3. Use adverbs of frequency for your activities
4. Mention sports/activities you like but you can’t play
