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SPARE TIME
HOBBIES
Vocabulary
Active Vocabulary
Nouns and Noun Phrases
entertainment | //"entq'teInment/ | 1.развлечение, 2. зрелище, представление |
leisure | //'leZq/ | досуг |
outing | //'autIN/ | 1.прогулка, 2. экскурсия, 3. пикник |
pastime | //'pa:staIm/ | 1.развлечение, 2. приятное времяпрепровождение |
hobbyist | //'hPbiIst/ | человек, увлеченный любимым занятием |
Hobbies
climbing | /klaImIN/ | восхождение, лазание |
collecting | /kq'lektIN/ | коллекционирование |
gambling | /'gxmbliN/ | азартная игра |
gardening | /'ga:dnIN/ | садоводство |
going out | /'gquiN'aVt// | прогулка |
hiking | /'haIkIN/ | прогулка пешком, туризм |
looking after pets | уход за домашними питомцами | |
sightseeing | /"saIt'si:IN/ | осмотр достопримечательностей |
taking photos | /'teIkIN fqVtqz/ | фотографирование |
Verbsand Verbal Phrases
admire | /qd'mQIq/ | восхищаться |
attend | /q'tend/ | посещать |
be crazy (about) | /'kreIzi/ | быть сильно увлеченным |
be impressed | /Im'prest/ | быть под впечатлением, быть потрясенным |
be interested (in) | /'IntrIstId/ | интересоваться |
be keen (on) | K/ki:n/ | увлекаться, интересоваться |
enjoy | /In'GOI/ | получать удовольствие, любить, наслаждаться |
entertain | /"entq'teIn/ | развлекаться, веселиться |
feel bored | /bO:d/ | скучать |
take part (in) | /Pa:t/ | участвовать |
Adjectives
amateur | /'xmqtq/ | любитель (ский), непрофессиональный |
boring | /'bO:rIN/ | скучный |
dull | /dAl/ | унылый, печальный, приводящий в уныние |
enjoyable | /In'GOIqbl/ | приятный |
favourite | /'feIvqrIt/ | любимый, излюбленный |
fascinating | /'fxsIneItIN/ | очаровательный, обворожительный |
healthy | /'helTi/ | здоровый |
keen | K/ki:n/ | интересующийся, любознательный |
satisfying | /'sxtIsfQIN/ | доставляющий удовольствие |
useful | /'ju:sfl/ | полезный |
useless | /'ju:slqs/ | бесполезный |
valuable | /'vxljuqbl/ | ценный |
worthwhile | /"wE:T'wQIl/ | стоящий |
I. 1. Look through the following sayings and try to comment on the problems to be discussed.
Read the text, filling in the gaps with the words from the box. Name the most characteristic pastimes of the British, compare them with those of the Belarusians.
Entertainment, popular pastime, information source, favourite activity, gardening, outings, enthusiasm, enjoyment, leisure, spend, personal taste, audience, art gallery, exhibition. |
Since ancient times man has always needed bread and entertainment and.... Nowadays to be able to fill... intelligently is the last product of civilisation. How people... their free time depends on age, sex, educational background, social class and, of course, on their....
It has been estimated that the average British person spends 75 hours every week with television, radio, newspapers and magazines. All these sources of information and..., together with films, video, and advertisements, have become a part of daily life.
Watching television is a very... in Britain. А typical day’s viewing includes films, plays, current affairs, light entertainments, sports and politics.
Another... is listening to music on the radio, records, cassettes and CDs. This has become increasingly popular in recent years. Enthusiasts of pop music spend millions of pounds a year on records and stereo music systems. There is, too, a considerable... for classical music.
Britain is also famous for its gardens and most people like.... There are more private gardens in Britain than in any other country and they are looked after with love and.... The British are keen gardeners. Almost every village and town holds an annual flower show in summer at which local gardens exhibit fruit, flowers and vegetables and compete with each other for prizes.
On holidays, weekends or days off people often go for day “...”. Some may not get much further than local parks or private gardens open to the public. Others may visit nearby... and museums, or perhaps special.... Real enthusiasts go on outings in all weathers.
Try to get answers to the following questions about the text:
3. Here is the list of some activities different people devote their leisure to. Look at the pictures and match the pictures and the activities.
Dancing
Taking photos
Collecting
Parachuting (sky diving)
Playing cards
Gambling
Growing plants
Doings crosswords
Jogging
Swimming
Fishing
Express your point of view on the advantages of each activity or recreation.
4. Tell your partner which of the mentioned in EX.3 activities you like and which of them you dislike. Why? Use the prompts.
I’d love to, I’m interested in, I’d prefer, I enjoy, I am keen on, I hate, I am not fond of, I am bored by, I can’t stand. | BECAUSE | appreciate results, cope with, acquire new skills, make use of, enjoy energetic activities, joyful, fascinating, boring, pleasant. |
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Compare the two activities. Use the model:
Make comparisons by analogy. Compare:
6. Use the information in the box and speak about these people and their likes/dislikes.
Names | Susan | Brian |
occupation | Unemployed for year | Computer operator |
personality | Cheerful, outgoing, enjoys talking to people | reserved |
Activities preferences | outdoor | indoor |
Choose which of the following activities would suit these people’s tastes/characters:
Taking photos, reading, cooking, joining a walking club, doing some voluntary work, taking up yoga, taking up “do-it-yourself”
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