Unit II hobbies and free time activities

Vocabulary

free time, in my free time spare time, leisure time at weekends, in the evening, in summer/winter once/twice/three times a day/a week/a month/ a year to like/enjoy/prefer doing smth to hate/can’t stand/detest doing smth to be interested in/keen on/crazy about/fond of doing smth to go out/ to stay in to play chess/board games/computer games/a musical instrument/sport games to go swimming/dancing/ /skating/snowboarding/ jogging/rollerblading / windsurfing/sailing/hiking/camping/fishing/hunting/shopping to go for a run/for a walk/ to the cinema/to the theatre/to the gym/to a café to do crosswords/puzzles/sports/aerobics/yoga/morning exercises/gardening/ homework/housework/a driving course/foreign language course/photography to collect stamps/coins/postcards/CDs/calendars/books to make films/sculptures/toys to meet with friends, read stories/novels/detective stories/science fiction to cook, paint in oil/pencil, draw, listen to classical/rock/pop/jazz music to watch TV, films, comedies, thrillers, horror/adventure/documentary films to visit museums, exhibitions, art galleries to ride a bike/motorbike, drive a car

Ex.1 Let’s speak about different seasons. What are the seasons? What season is it now? What months does each season include?

Ex.2 Look at different leisure activities. Discuss what activities you can do in different seasons.

Play sport games, computer games, chess, cards, board games, the piano. Go dancing, swimming, skiing, skating, snowboarding, jogging, sailing, hiking. Go to the cinema, to the theatre, to the gym. Do morning exercise yoga, gardening, a driving course, a language course.

Ex.3 Read about three people from different countries. What are their favourite months? Why?

Maria from Australia: I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing but I love water sports. I go surfing and waterskiing, and sometimes I go sailing. Summer here is from December to February, so we always spend Christmas on the beach.

Tumalee from Thailand: I live in the north of Thailand. We have three seasons – hot, rainy, and cool. I like the cool season from November to February. It’s our “winter”. In February, we have lots of tropical flowers and a beautiful Flower Festival.

Max from Norway: Here is a joke about my country – winter lasts nine months, and the other three are good for skiing. Our summer is short but it can be warm. My favourite season is spring. It’s the best time for skiing. I enjoy going fast down a white mountain under a blue sky.

Ex.4 What is your favourite season? Why? What do you do in each season?

Ex. 5 Read the following text about hobbies. Give the summary and speak about four types of hobbies.