Hobbies

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Hobbies Basic Level

I. Pre-Listening Exercises
II. Listening Exercises
IIII. Post-Listening Exercises

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]

Outside of school and work, many people enjoy spending their free time on their hobbies or other recreation activities. Hobbies can provide ways to develop our talents, relieve stress, and even get exercise.

SAMPLE SENTENCES:

What do you do in your free time?
>> I like to go jogging.
Do you have any hobbies?
>> I like playing tennis and watching old movies.

II. Listening Exercises [Top]

Listen by pressing the "Play Audio" button. You will hear a sentence about a hobby or sport. Then, choose the word that best describes the activity. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

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1. I like to ____________ in the _________ with my ________.
A. hiking
B. running
C. driving

2. My dad _______________ twice a week.
A. weight lifting
B. swimming
C. basketball

3. He ____________________________________ to get exercise.
A. bicycling
B. soccer
C. volleyball

4. She usually uses ___________________________________.
A. pottery
B. knitting
C. painting

5. They went to the lake ______________________________.
A. sailing
B. bird watching
C. fishing

6. How about getting out the board _____________________?
A. snowboarding
B. skating
C. chess

7. ____________________________________________.
A. baseball
B. racketball
C. golf

8. ____________________________________________.
A. gardening
B. art
C. cooking

9. ____________________________________________.
A. writing
B. music
C. reading

10. ____________________________________________.
A. drawing
B. photography
C. computer games

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Listen to the sentences again as you read the Quiz Script.

III. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]

Discuss two things you like to do in your free time and why you choose these activities. How often do you do them? Are there any unique hobbies or sports people do in your culture that you might not find in other countries?

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