Free Time and Entertainment

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Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main word	Example sentence
journey, voyage, to travel	go on a trip	Last summer, I went on a trip to Italy with my family.
drunk, barman	go to the pub	We sometimes go to the pub on Friday evening to meet friends.
football, jogging	play a sport	My brother plays a sport every weekend to stay healthy.
two wheels, to pedal	ride a bicycle	I ride a bicycle to work because it's cheap and good exercise.
foreign language	study English	I study English twice a week at a language school.
relaxing, refreshing, doing nothing	have a rest	After work, I like to have a rest on the sofa.
to catch, hook, rod, line, float	go fishing	My grandfather likes to go fishing at the lake on Sundays.
bed	sleep	I usually sleep for eight hours every night.
to dance	go to the disco	Young people often go to the disco on Saturday nights.
leash, barking	take the dog for a walk	I take the dog for a walk three times a day.
to move through water, breast stroke, freestyle, butterfly	swim	In summer, we swim in the lake near our house.
meal in the open air	go on a picnic	When the weather is nice, we go on a picnic in the park.
to see a film	go to the cinema	We go to the cinema once a month to see new films.
to rush, fast jogging	run	I run every morning before breakfast to stay fit.
money, to buy goods	go shopping	On Saturday, I usually go shopping for new clothes.
piano, violin, trumpet, the drums	play a musical instrument	My sister plays a musical instrument - the piano.
Mozart, Beatles	listen to music	I often listen to music when I do housework.
the news, commercials, the weather forecast	watch TV	My parents watch TV in the evening after dinner.
novel, Mark Twain, chapters	read a book	I like to read a book before I go to sleep.
to chat	meet friends	We meet friends at cafés to talk about our lives.

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Popular Free Time Activities

In our free time, we do many different activities. Some people like to travel and go on trips to see new places. They pack bags and visit different cities or countries.

Many adults go to the pub in the evening to drink something and talk with friends. The barman serves drinks to everyone.

Staying healthy is important, so many people play a sport like football or jogging. Some people ride a bicycle to work or for fun on weekends. You need to pedal to move the bicycle with its two wheels.

Learning is also a free time activity. Many people study English or another foreign language in their free time. It helps them talk to people from other countries.

Sometimes we just need to have a rest. This means doing nothing, just relaxing on a sofa or in a chair. It's very refreshing after a busy day.

Some people like to go fishing at lakes or rivers. They use a rod, line, hook, and float to catch fish. It's a quiet activity that helps people relax.

Everyone needs to sleep. We go to bed at night and sleep for about eight hours to have energy the next day.

Young people often go to the disco where they can dance to music. It's fun and good exercise too.

If you have a dog, you need to take the dog for a walk every day. You use a leash to keep the dog safe, and sometimes you can hear the dog barking.

In hot weather, people like to swim in pools, lakes, or the sea. There are different styles like breast stroke, freestyle, and butterfly.

When the weather is nice, families go on a picnic. This is a meal in the open air, usually in a park or forest.

Many people like to go to the cinema to see films. They buy tickets and enjoy watching movies on a big screen.

Some people like to run for exercise. It's like fast jogging and helps people stay fit and healthy.

Shopping is another popular activity. People spend money to buy goods like clothes, food, or presents.

Music is important in free time. Some people play a musical instrument like piano, violin, trumpet, or the drums. Others just listen to music by famous artists like Mozart or the Beatles.

Many people watch TV in the evening. They can see the news, commercials, or the weather forecast.

Reading is a quiet activity. People read books like novels with many chapters, maybe written by famous writers like Mark Twain.

Finally, we all like to meet friends and chat about our lives. This is one of the best ways to spend free time.

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Questions:

What do people use when they go fishing?
Where do people usually go on a picnic?
Why do people play sports in their free time?
What do young people do at the disco?
What can people watch on TV?
What do people need to do to move a bicycle?
What do people use when they take their dog for a walk?

True/False Statements:

People go to the pub to play sports.
You need a leash when you go fishing.
People watch movies at the cinema.
Swimming is only possible in swimming pools.
Reading is a noisy activity.
People listen to music by Mozart or the Beatles.
Running is a slow activity like sleeping.

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Personal Questions

1: How often do you... (go on a trip | go to the pub | play a sport | ride a bicycle | swim)

Example answer for "How often do you go on a trip?": I go on a trip about twice a year. Last summer, I went to the beach with my family. We stayed in a small hotel near the sea. We visited many interesting places and took many photos. It was very fun.

2: Do you enjoy... (studying English | having a rest | going fishing | sleeping | reading a book)

Example answer for "Do you enjoy studying English?": Yes, I enjoy studying English very much. I have classes two times a week. I like learning new words and speaking with my classmates. English is useful for my job. I can watch movies in English now.

3: Where do you usually... (go to the disco | take the dog for a walk | go on a picnic | run | go shopping)

Example answer for "Where do you usually go shopping?": I usually go shopping at the big mall near my house. They have many nice shops for clothes and food. The prices are good and the mall is clean. Sometimes I go to small shops in my neighborhood. I go shopping every Saturday morning.

4: Who do you... (watch TV | meet friends | go to the cinema | swim | go to the pub) with?

Example answer for "Who do you watch TV with?": I usually watch TV with my husband in the evening. We like to watch the news and sometimes funny shows. Our children sometimes watch with us too. On weekends, we watch movies together. It's a nice family time.

5: Can you... (play a musical instrument | swim | ride a bicycle | dance | run) well?

Example answer for "Can you play a musical instrument well?": No, I can't play a musical instrument very well. I tried to learn the piano when I was a child. I had lessons for two years. It was difficult for me. Now I only listen to music. Maybe I will try again someday.

6: What's your favorite... (sport | musical instrument | book | place to have a rest | type of music)?

Example answer for "What's your favorite sport?": My favorite sport is swimming. I go to the swimming pool near my house twice a week. It's good exercise and not difficult. I'm not very fast, but I enjoy it. Swimming helps me relax after work.

7: Why do you like to... (go on trips | listen to music | read books | meet friends | have a rest)?

Example answer for "Why do you like to meet friends?": I like to meet friends because it makes me happy. We usually talk about our lives and laugh together. We go to cafés or parks. Meeting friends helps me forget my problems. Friends are very important in my life.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Go on a trip

What is a trip? (journey, travel, visiting places)
Last trip you went on?
Places you want to visit?
Who do you travel with?
How do you prepare?
Benefits of taking trips?
Difficulties during trips?
Trip you will never forget?

Play a sport

What is your favorite sport? (football, jogging)
How often do you play?
Why is sport important?
Sport equipment you need?
Where do you play?
Sports you want to try?
Benefits for your health?
Sports you watch on TV?

Have a rest

What is resting? (relaxing, refreshing, nothing)
How do you usually rest?
Places good for resting?
How often do you rest?
Why is rest important?
Activities during rest time?
Rest after what activities?
Your ideal resting day?

Go fishing

What is fishing? (catch, hook, rod)
Ever been fishing before?
Best places to fish?
Equipment needed for fishing?
Fish you can catch?
Fishing alone or with others?
Why people enjoy fishing?
Cook the fish after?

Go to the cinema

What is a cinema? (see films)
Last film you saw?
Who do you go with?
How often do you go?
Favorite type of films?
Food you eat there?
Best seat in cinema?
Cinema better than TV?

Listen to music

What music? (Mozart, Beatles, genres)
When do you listen?
Devices you use?
Favorite singers or bands?
Music makes you feel?
Music at what volume?
Share music with friends?
Music helps you how?

Meet friends

What activities with friends? (chat)
How often you meet?
Places you go together?
Best time to meet?
Topics you talk about?
How many close friends?
Friends from where?
Why friendship important?

Watch TV

What on TV? (news, commercials, forecast)
How often you watch?
Favorite TV programs?
Time of day watching?
TV with family members?
Learn from watching TV?
Too much TV bad?
TV versus internet videos?

Read a book

What books? (novel, chapters, authors)
Reading how often?
Where do you read?
Current book reading?
Books teach you what?
Paper books or e-books?
Time of day reading?
Share books with friends?

Ride a bicycle

What is cycling? (pedal, two wheels)
Own a bicycle?
Ride where and when?
Safety equipment you use?
Benefits of cycling?
Cycling with whom?
Distance you usually ride?
Bicycle better than car?

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People should have hobbies in their free time

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

Hobbies make people happy and give pleasure — keywords: happy, enjoy, smile
Hobbies help you relax and reduce stress — keywords: relax, calm, stress
Hobbies teach new skills and knowledge — keywords: learn, practice, skill
Hobbies help you meet new friends and socialise — keywords: friends, meet, talk
Hobbies keep you active and healthy (sports) — keywords: sports, run, fit

Against

Hobbies can cost a lot of money — keywords: money, expensive, pay
Hobbies can take time from work or study — keywords: time, study, busy
Some hobbies can be dangerous or cause injury — keywords: danger, hurt, safety
Too many hobbies can make you tired or stressed — keywords: tired, sleep, stress
Some people prefer rest or family time instead of hobbies — keywords: rest, family, home