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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Hobby
UK: /ˈhɒb.i/ US: /ˈhɑː.bi/
Meaning:
An activity done regularly for enjoyment.
- My favorite hobby is painting in my free time.
Passionate
UK: /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ US: /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
Meaning:
Having strong emotions or enthusiasm for something.
- She is passionate about playing the guitar.
Take up
UK: /teɪk ʌp/ US: /teɪk ʌp/
Meaning:
To start a new activity or hobby.
- I want to take up photography as a hobby.
Be into
UK: /biː ˈɪn.tuː/ US: /bi ˈɪn.tuː/
Meaning:
To enjoy or like something a lot.
- I want to take up photography as a hobby.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Emily and Ryan are talking about what they are fond of.
Emily
Hey Ryan! What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Ryan
Oh hey, Emily! I absolutely love playing the guitar—it’s my favorite thing to do! How about you?
Emily
Nice! I’m really into baking. It just helps me relax, you know?
Ryan
That’s awesome! Baking sounds like a lot of fun. Have you picked up any new hobbies lately?
Emily
Actually, yeah! I’ve started learning how to paint. It’s so much fun—I can’t get enough of it!
Ryan
Wow, that’s amazing. I seriously admire people who can paint.
Emily
Aww, thanks Ryan! I’d love to hear you play the guitar someday.
Ryan
For sure! Maybe we can share our hobbies with each other sometime. That’d be cool!
QUESTIONS
1. What is Ryan’s favorite hobby?
2. What new hobby has Emily started learning?
3. What does Ryan admire about Emily?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Example
I ___ that teamwork is essential.
(A) agree
(B) believe
Answer ( believe ).
1. My favorite ___ is collecting stamps.
(A) habit
(B) hobby
2. He is ___ about playing football and practices every day.
(A) passionate
(B) supportive
3. I want to ___ ___ gardening this year.
(A) look up
(B) take up
4. She is really ___ ___ painting landscapes.
(A) into
(B) on
5. Many people ___ ___ photography when they retire.
(A) take up
(B) get along
Pronoun Practice
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:
6. I'm fond of my friends. I always hang out with (they / them).
7. She loves painting. This hobby helps (her / she) relax.
8. We’re fans of BTS. We can’t stop listening to (them / they).
9. My dad likes movies. I often watch films with (he / him).
10. Do you like coffee? I’ll make some for (you / your).
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What are you passionate about?
2. Have you ever taken up a new hobby?
3. Do you admire someone who is good at a particular skill?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What is your favorite hobby, and why do you enjoy it?
2. Are you passionate about any specific activity or topic?
3. What new hobby would you like to take up?
4. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor hobbies? Why?
5. Is there a hobby you tried but didn’t enjoy? Why not?
6. Who do you admire for their hobbies or skills?
7. How much time do you spend on your hobbies each week?
8. Do you think hobbies are important for a balanced life? Why?
9. Have your hobbies changed as you’ve gotten older?
10. How do hobbies help you relax or stay motivated?