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Hobbies and Interest

The document discusses hobbies and leisure activities. It defines a hobby as an activity done regularly for pleasure during free time. Common hobbies include reading, spending time with friends, traveling, and camping. The passage then provides examples of how to talk about one's hobbies, such as saying "In my free time I usually..." followed by the hobby. It suggests describing why one enjoys their hobbies, such as for stress relief or socialization.

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HOBBY • an activity done regularly in one's • free time= leisure time = spare time for pleasure. OTHER WORDS: • Leisure activity , recreational activity , interest
COMMON FREE TIME ACTIVITIVES
COLLOCATIONS
I’m an outdoor person. I’m an indoor person.
MAHJHONG
READ THE PASSAGE: Actually, I don’t have much free time as ( because ) I am so busy with my work. I spend most of my time working and doing household chores. When I get some spare time, I usually spend it by reading books. I am really crazy about detective stories because it makes me focused and interested. In addition, I also enjoy hanging out with friends. We usually go to some bars , have a drink and ask about each other’s lives. Finally, I think having some spare time to do some recreational activities like travelling or camping relieves my stress and recharges my energy, so I guess that’s the reason why everyone needs leisure time.
QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? • What do you like doing? • What sort/kind of hobbies do you have? • How do you usually spend you free time? • What’s your favorite leisure activity? • What do you to do for fun?
HOW TO REPLY 1. In my free time I usually + BASE FORM VERB Example: In my free time I usually listen to music. 2. When I have some spare time, I spend it by + VERB- ing Example: When I have some spare time, I spend it by watching films and reading books. SINGULAR SUBJECT + has ,…………….SPENDS When my mom has spare time, she usually spends it by listening to music. When my older brother has spare time, he usually spends it by playing computer games.
3. When I get the time, I like to + BASE FORM VERB Example: When I get the time, I like to hang out with my friends. 4. When I have leisure time, I relax by + VERB – ing Example: When I have leisure time, I relax by reading books and listening to music. When my father has leisure time, he relaxes by not doing anything.
EXPRESSIONS ( LIKE/ LOVE ) I’m interested in + NOUN / VERB- ing I’m fond of +NOUN / VERB- ing <---> be not fond of I’m keen on + NOUN / VERB- ing I’m into + NOUN / VERB- ing) I enjoy + NOUN / VERB- ing I’m crazy about + NOUN / VERB- ing I’m obsessed with + NOUN / VERB- ing You can add “really” or “quite” after “I’m…” for emphasis. “I’m really keen on football.” “I’m really into foreign films.”
TALKING ABOUT HOBBIES IN MORE DETAIL • “I like arts and crafts. I’m a creative / practical person, and like doing things with my hands.” • “I’m an outgoing person, and like socializing / hanging out with friends.” • “I enjoy being physically active, and spend a lot of time playing sports and team games.”
SAYING WHY YOU LIKE YOUR HOBBY You can also explain why you spend time on your hobby to make the conversation longer and more interesting. • “I really enjoy going to the gym because…” • …it keeps me fit. …it gets me out of the house, you know! …it’s sociable. I’ve met lots of new people. …it gives me something interesting to do with my time. …it’s not very expensive, and anyone can do it!
• “My hobbies are all creative…” • … I’ve always enjoyed painting and drawing. … Because my job is technical, it’s good to spend time doing something completely different. … I enjoy spending time making things like clothes.
ADJECTIVES THAT YOU CAN USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR HOBBIES: •Creative •Fascinating •Practical •Cheap •Enjoyable •Relaxing •Different •Unusual •Interesting •Challenging