Unit 12. Hobbies

What are they doing ?
GUESSING GAME
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They are eating.
He’s cycling
He’s gardening
She’s lying on the sofa
VOCABULARY
garden ( v )
cycle ( v )
lie ( lay/ lain )
gain weight >< lose weight




* to express preferences :
like >< dislike ( don’t like ), enjoy + V-ing
muscle ( n )

efficient ( adj. ) : doing something well with no waste of time,
money, energy
I. Listen to the talk and take notes :
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 housework
working far from home
II. Listen to the conversation, then complete the sentences : Groupwork
Dick looks worried because he is gaining weight.
Cycling is a good form of exercise because
it can help increase your strength and energy. It also gives you
more efficient muscles and a strong heart.
Cycling in the countryside is interesting because
you can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful sights there.
We shouldn’t do exercise too much and too quickly at the
beginning because your muscles may be damaged.
III. Report what your friend likes and dislikes doing : Pairwork
* What do you like doing in your free time?
* When did you begin your hobby ?
* Why are you interested in + N/ V-ing ?
I like/ enjoy………..

I don’t like/ dislike…
IV. Put the sentences in orders to make a meaningful talk :
Tom : You look so worried. What’s the matter with you, Dick ?
Dick : Um…um…I’m gaining weight. What should I do ?
Tom : Don’t worry so much. Let’s cycle regularly like me.
Dick : Is cycling a good form of exercise ?
Tom : Sure. It can help increase your strength and energy. It also gives you more efficient muscles and a strong heart.
Dick : What else can it bring us ?
Tom : Nothing is better than going cycling in the countryside on weekends. You can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sights there. But don’t do too much and too quickly at the beginning because your muscles that aren’t used to working may be damaged.
Dick : That sounds great. I’ll begin cycling with you this weekend.
* What do you like doing in your free time?
* When did you begin your hobby ?
* Why are you interested in + N/ V-ing ?
I like/ enjoy………..

I don’t like/ dislike…