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Homework 10/8 - IE1109

Hobbies

2 teams: Name all the hobbies that you know. Each member takes turn to write on the board.

I like… Useful Language

  • I love/enjoy/fancy/adore…
  • I am into/interested in/fond of/keen on/crazy about/partial towards…
  • I am a big fan of…
  • … Is my cup of tea
  • Others:

Examples:

  • Appreciate:
    • Original: I like to read books.
    • Paraphrase: I appreciate reading books.
  • Favor:
    • Original: I like to spend time outdoors.
    • Paraphrase: I have a favor for spending time outdoors.
  • Have a liking for:
    • Original: He likes to travel.
    • Paraphrase: He has a liking for traveling.

S-E-E Method

Example Question: Do you have any hobbies?

  • S: Definitely yes I do have some hobbies.
  • E: Because like everyone I enjoy doing sport or playing games in my free-time. For example, I love playing badminton with my friends or playing PES with my brother in the evening.
  • E: I used to be a big fan of watching cartoons when I was young, but I grew out of it.

Example Question: Is it important to have a hobby?

  • Important: Essential, vital, crucial, indispensable
  • I think: Believe, suppose, assume, reckon…
  • Linking words: Besides/ Moreover/In addition… However/In contrast/On the other hand… Therefore/As a result/Thus
  • S: Well, I think yes.
  • E: Because having a hobby can bring you a lot of benefits. Firstly, it can help people relax. You can forget about work or study and totally enjoy your favorite activities. Moreover, helping you discover new things in life is another advantage of having a hobby.
  • E: I don’t know what others think but I believe many will agree with me.

Example Question: What kinds of hobbies are harmful?

Answer: I would say that there are some types of unhealthy hobbies such as surfing the Internet to kill time or consuming a high amount of fast food. Constantly being exposed to useless information on Facebook can prevent you from doing more important things. And overeating can lead to overweight and other health-related issues.

Practice Questions

  • What is your favorite hobby?
  • Do you think hobbies are important?
  • In your opinion, what kinds of hobbies are healthy?

Speaking Answer

1. Definity yes i have some favorite hooby. One of them is: Sleeping, I often use time to sleep when I free time and after complete homework and deadline. Although, I have a lot of hobbies, but i love sleeping very much

2. I believe hobbies is vital for people. So, people's at least one hobby and it's part of life for everyone. So, i suppose hobbies are very crucial

3. I believe sleeping, walking hobbies are very health. When a person walking, person's comfortable and relieve stress, sleeping is to help the body rest and relax. Overall, i fell sleeping and walking are very healthy for everyone

Reading Answer

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