Unit 12. Hobbies

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UNIT 12: HOBBIES
LISTENING
I- BEFORE YOU LISTEN :

A) Work in groups. Ask and answer the following questions :

*Which activities do you often do after school?
* What do you like and don’t like doing after school?
Shopping
Listening to music
Collecting stamps
Watching TV
Cycling
Fishing
Swimming
Gardening
Reading books

* VOCABULARY

lie (v) lay/lain/lying
ride a bicycle
gain weight (exp.)
cycle (v)
Likes and dislikes (n.p)
muscle (n) /ˈmʌsl ̩/
# lose weight
efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
damage (v)
strength (n) /streŋθ/
Strengthen (v)
Houston (n)
Texas
gain weight (exp.)
Lose weight (exp.)
II. While-listening:






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* B) Listen to the talk and take notes about Andrew’s likes and dislikes.
- Andrew likes:
+ Gardening
+ Being with friends
+ Going to the park with his family
+ Lying on the sofa and listening to music
- Andrew doesn’t like:
+ Doing the housework
+ Working far from home




II. While-listening:
C) Listen to the conversation, then complete
the following sentences
* The situation of the conversation:
- Tom and Dick are friends. They are talking about the usefulness of cycling .
C) Listen to the conversation, then complete the following sentences :

1. Dick looks worried because ……………………..
2. Cycling is a good form of exercise because…………….


3. Cycling in the countryside is interesting because …….

4. We shouldn’t do exercise too much and too quickly at the beginning because…..
it can help increase your strength and energy. It also
gives you more efficient muscles and a strong heart.
you can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful sights there.
your muscles may be damaged.

he is gaining weight.
III- After you listen
D) Tell your partners if you like cycling. Why or why not ?
Guiding information:
+ Is it cheap?
+ Is it good for health?
+ Is it convenient?
+ Does it pollute the air?
+ Is it slow/ unsafe?
………………………
Useful expressions
- To express “likes”
+ I like…
+ I prefer…
+ I’m interested in ….
+ I enjoy…
- To express “dislikes”:
+ I don’t like…
+ I dislike…
- Write a 50-word paragraph about one thing you like and give the reasons why you like it.
- Prepare for the next period: Speaking
Thank you for paying attention
goodbye