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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.

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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:

  1. What is an outing?
  2. When do the British usually go on outings?
  3. What are British people’s cultural activities?

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.

 
 
 
Drawing

Dancing

Taking photos

Collecting

Parachuting (sky diving)

 
Playing instruments

Playing cards

 
Climbing

Gambling

Growing plants

Doings crosswords

 
Walking

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.

 
5. Look at the two pictures and match the list of words with each picture.

Fresh air, entertainment, relax, improve health, cooperate with others, lose weight, more energy, interesting, learn new information, educate, make friends, exercise, be up to smb’s liking.

 

 


Compare the two activities. Use the model:

  • I’m fond of playing computer games because it’s up to my liking. But I have less opportunity to improve my health.

Make comparisons by analogy. Compare:

  • watching TV and hiking
  • dancing at discos and going outdoors
  • gambling and doing sports

 

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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