Subject: Vocabulary

Learning English as a second or foreign language (ESL / EFL) takes time, and building your vocabulary is an important key to improving your communication skills.

Hobbies and Recreation - 30.06-01/07/2011

I. Introduction:
Having a hobby is a great way to relax and enjoy your free time, and spending time developing interests can also have many emotional, intellectual, and health benefits. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. Use the Internet to find related information.

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  • bird watching
  • coin collecting
  • cooking
  • dancing
  • drawing
  • gardening
  • genealogy
  • hiking
  • knitting
  • painting
  • photography
  • playing chess
  • playing the piano
  • pottery
  • quilting
  • reading
  • scrapbooking
  • stamp collecting
  • surfing the Internet
  • woodworking
    • II. Practice:
    Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:
    1. Laurie decided to take up _______________ as a hobby because she has always been fascinated with old money.

    A. knitting B. coin collecting C. dancing

    2. I developed an interest in ____________ after my grandmother told me about our ancestors.

    A. genealogy B. gardening C. cooking

    3. Since she loves working with her hands and clay, __________ was the ideal hobby for her.

    A. photography B. quilting C. pottery

    Score =
    Correct answers:

    III. Follow-Up:
    Search the Internet to find out more about two of the hobbies listed above. What supplies are needed for each hobby? Which hobbies are popular among teens, adults, and seniors?

     

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