Conversation
Watching movies from Netflix
The Hulk
Marvel. Do you like Marvel? I don't have any time to see all of the movies.
You haven't seen the Avengers: Endgame yet?
I like Iron Man.
I like happy endings not bad endings.
Does your wife like watching the same movies?
She likes movies like love movies or romantic movies like Titanic .
I like science fiction.
My friend likes technology and we talk about technology. We help each other.
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I play the saxophone and I go for rides on my motorcycle.
Those are my hobbies.
The Bay Area is where Silicon Valley
is
We call it the Bay Area
I enjoy learning technology.
scuba diving
We call it the Bay Area
I enjoy learning technology.
scuba diving
Yes, I wish I had more free time.
Nobody doesn't like to have more free time.
I want to learn English but I don't have enough time.
I want to learn English everyday for three hours, but I only have time for one hour.
Ping pong and badminton are popular hobbies in China.
Lesson 7: Hobbies
DIALOGUE
Dorothy and Kevin are talking about their hobbies.
Kevin: Do you have any hobbies, Dorothy?
Dorothy: Not really, but I like books. I usually spend my leisure time reading books on my couch.
Kevin: What kind of books do you like?
Dorothy: I enjoy reading all kinds of books! How about you?
Kevin: I’m really into hockey.
Dorothy: You do look like a hockey player! Do you play it often?
Kevin: I used to play a lot when I lived on the East Coast. I don’t play much anymore.
Dorothy: Why not?
Kevin: It doesn’t get cold enough in California! Besides, there are so many things you can do in the Bay Area!
Dorothy: That is very true!
VOCABULARY
| Expression | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hobby | an activity that a person does for pleasure when not working | My hobby is stamp collecting. |
| spend time + (~ing) | to do an activity | I usually spend time watching television. |
| leisure time | free time, spare time | In my leisure time, I go swimming at the lake. |
| what kind of… | asking about the different types of something | What kind of music do you listen to? |
| enjoy + (~ing) | like to do | I enjoy shopping. |
| be into | to really enjoy/be interested in | My friend is really into traveling. |
| do (verb) | the verb ‘do’ is used to emphasize | I told you, I did clean up my room! |
| used to (verb) | something that existed or repeatedly happened in the past but does not exist or happen now | My grandmother said winters used to be harder here. |
| besides | in addition to what has been said | Don’t worry about it. Besides, no one will notice it’s missing anyway. |
| the Bay Area | a region in Northern California including San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland along with smaller urban and rural areas | I moved to the Bay Area for work. |
EXERCISE
1. Do you have any hobbies?
I’m really into baseball these days.
I enjoy watching sports.
Your answer:_______________________________
2. How often do you spend time (your hobby)?
I only ski during the winter break.
I go fishing every weekend.
Your answer:_______________________________
3. What do you like about your hobby?
Scuba diving is fun because you can experience a completely different world.
Watching movies are relaxing.
Your answer:_______________________________
4. Do you feel like you have enough free time?
I feel like I have enough time to do what I want to do.
I wish I had more free time.
Your answer:_______________________________
5. Is there a hobby that you want to start, but don’t have enough time or money for?
I want to learn to code but I don’t have enough time.
I want to do more horseback-riding, but it’s very expensive.
Your answer:_______________________________
CONVERSATION
- What is a popular hobby in your country?
- Do you think having a hobby is good?
- Do men and women have different hobbies?
- How much money do you spend on your hobby?
- Can you make money from a hobby?