Unit 5. Hobbies and Leisure

Exercise 1. Match a hobby and a benefit people get from it.

1. Stamp-collecting	a. more general knowledge.
2. Writing to pen-friends	b. an introduction to foreign languages.
3. Gardening	c. pride in the way things look
4. Sport	d. keeping fit
5. Electronics	e. a chance to complete
6. Art	f. meeting people
7. Music	g. gaining or saving money
8. Model-making	h. discipline
9. Tourism	i. knowledge of science
10. Sewing	j. habit of being accurate and careful
11. Painting	k. enjoying the beautiful.

Exercise 2. Put the following words into correct columns: amateur theatre; antiques; board games; books; camping; cards; climbing; coins; computer games; draughts\checkers; gardening, hang-gliding; hiking; musical instruments; needlework; painting; photography; postcards; pottery; puppets; stamps; wind-surfing; writing poetry.

Things people collect	Creative hobbies	Outdoor hobbies	Things you play

Text l

Healthy Hobbies

By the way a person uses his leisure his character can be told. In their free time people do what they really want to do, and their real selves are reflected in their actions.

Some people are passive, they spend their free time at a place where they take no effort: theatre, cinema, a dancing hall.

An active person is full of ideas, he plans some interesting things for his leisure time. This is a creative type of a character. For him leisure time is full of activity.

Hobby is a wonderful occupation for free time. Hobbies teach us a lot of things and they do it in a pleasant way. For example, stamp collecting is more than just having stamps. It is our entry into the whole world of culture and history. Such hobbies as carpentry and modeling teach us practical things and the basics of science.

There are clubs for constructions enthusiasts, so you won't be alone. And learn some useful things. Gardening and music are the hobbies which teach us to enjoy the beautiful. Another hobby is having pen-friends. You'll get a lot of interesting letters sent to you by different interesting people from remote and exotic places. You learn a lot of things about culture and traditions of different countries and at least some words from foreign language.

Some hobbies keep us fit: boating, hiking, camping. With sports the competitive spirit is given its outlet. You'll gain discipline, respect for the judge and the counterparts.

The life of a person can really be full and rich thanks to his hobbies. It is also a wonderful chance to make new friends.

Exercise 3. Find in the text 5 reasons why it is good to have a hobby.

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2.

Exercise 4. Make a list of hobbies given in the text.

Exercise 5. Match the words and phrases in both columns.

1.	I study a lot. I have no...
2. 3. 4.	Playing computer games is. I joined the club Dancing is...
5. 6. 7.	I go in for sports... I am crazy about... I love theatres. I attend...
8.	I am keen on...
9. 10	I enjoy... . I love ...

a. to keep fit

b. a drama society

с. fun

d. hiking and camping

e. leisure time

f. amusing

g. to meet interesting people h. knitting i. pop-music k. poetry and art

Exercise 6. Tell about your ( your friend's, parents') hobby. Say what you gain from it. Use the words and phrases: to be interested in; like doing something; take part in; learn; get much new; collect; have fun; make friends; keep fit.

Exercise 7. Translate into English.

1. Я интересуюсь искусством и часто хожу на художественные (painting) выставки.

2. Я люблю рисовать. По воскресеньям я рисую пейзажи (landscapes) в парке или за городом.

3. Я увлекаюсь музыкой. Недавно я поступил в джазовый оркестр.

4. Моя семья занимается спортом. Мы с отцом и братом играем в футбол и стараемся поддерживать хорошую спортивную форму.

5. Театр - мое увлечение. Мы с сестрой часто ходим на премьеры (first nights).

6. Мы с друзьями любим ходить в походы и живем в палатке в лесу или у озера. Это прекрасный способ встретить новых друзей.

7. Мой брат увлекается коллекционированием. Он собирает марки и открытки. У него есть более 1000 открыток. Это хобби помогло ему узнать новое о разных странах и городах.