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1. Read the passage and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false
(F). Circle T or F.
| Nowadays, teenagers seem to be too busy with their study to afford a hobby. However, if you have a little spare time, it is advisable to have a hobby because of the emotional, mental and physical benefits it brings. Focusing on an activity that you like will help you relieve stress and pressure from your schoolwork. Additionally, spending time with people of similar interests will enable you to make friends more easily. This helps improve your communication skills and promote teamwork. Taking up a hobby can be a real challenge, but it is not the type of stressful challenge coming from school. Instead, challenging yourself to do a skill that you like will bring satisfaction and pride. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2. Fill each blank with a suitable word from the box.
Challenge / collection/unusual/ occasions /pleasure
| David Stewart, a 15 year old boy from Hungary has an (1) ____unusual________ hobby – collecting teabags. For the last five years, he has collected more than 200 teabags. He exchanges his teabags with others’ from all around the world to add to his (2) ___collection_________. His family, relatives and friends are all aware of this hobby, so on special (3) _______occasions_____ they will give him teabags. David says at first it was easy but then it is a (4) ____challenge________ to be able to find new items. He stores the teabags in a box and keeps them in a cool, dry place so that they can be well maintained. To David, this hobby is a great source of (5) ____pleasure________ because it helps him understand more about different cultures around the world. |
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences, using the -ING form of the verbs in the box.
1.Do you fancy..going.....out this evening?
2.I like..playing...tennis at the weekend.
3.Jim enjoys....taking....photos of himself and his friends.
4.Ann's father doesn't like..watching....ice hockey on TV
5.My mother hates....cooking.....,so we eat out every often.
6.Do you like...making....pottery?
7.She dislikes.tidying.........her room every day.
8.My niece loves.....reading....adventure books.
9.I can't stand....waiting......for buses in the rain.
10.They detest....flying...,so they usually travel by train or coach
III. Nối số thứ tự với chữ cái cho phù hợp.
A. By Lines: To help you become a writer, we offer you a home – study course. We will guide you through the course and show you how to make the most of your ability. Write and study when and where you want. It couldn't be easier. ….
B. Power Yoga: Try yoga to help you deal with life's worries and improve the way you look. Best of all, once you've learned the basics, you can do anywhere.. …
C. Firebirds: Fed up with sitting in your lunch hour wondering what to do? Get your sports clothes on and come to our centre with us for lunchtime basketball every day. …
D. Latino Club: Dancing is great exercise! Join our free Basic Samba. After spending an hour having fun in a lively class, we're sure you'll want to book straight onto one of our courses after that! ...
E.Talking Theatre: If you'd like something new and interesting to do, why not join our group? We produce three shows a year for people in the city, which are always very popular .....
1. Tom works in the office. He wants to do something that will keep him fit. He isn't sure what to do so he'd like to be able to try an activity before making a final decision..D..
2. Sue is a cashier in a supermarket. She works a lot of hours at different times of the day and evening. She'd like to be able to do something creative in her own time.A
3. Maria is a student. She would like to do an activity during the day. She enjoys team games and wants to play regularly..C..
4. David wants to take part in an activity that will give him plenty of contact with other people. He is confident and enjoys performing..E..
5. Daisy has a busy and stressful job and wants to find a way of relaxing that she can also do at home. She wants to look better and feel better!.B...
VI. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
1. You need to be __________ to follow eggshell carving because it may take two weeks to complete one shell. A. fit B. patient C. careful D. interested
2. My sister is very keen on swimming, and she goes swimming three __________ a week. A. time B. a time C. times D. timings
3. If you choose sewing as your hobby, you will __________ you own clothes. A. make B. get C. do D. take
4. We often read the instructions carefully in order to make __________ of the things we like best. A. models B. copies C. uses D. meanings
5. What does your father do __________ his free time? A. in B. at C. while D. on
6. My brother doesn’t like ice-skating because he thinks it is __________ . A. dangerous B. danger C. in danger D. endangered
7. I think a hobby will always give you __________ and help you __________. A. pleased – relaxing C. pleasure – relaxed B. pleased – relax D. pleasure – relax
8. My sister’s hobby is sewing, and she can get the sewing patterns from the __________ magazines. A. fashion B. sports C. science D. cooking
9. You can share your stamps __________ other collectors __________ a stamp club. A. with – at B. with – in C. to – in D. to
10. If your hobby is greeting card making, you can give your __________ to your friends as presents. A. money B. hobby C. products D. greetings
11. I think this hobby doesn’t cost you much, and __________ you need is time. A. all B. some C. all of D. most
12. My family enjoys __________ because we can sell vegetables and flowers __________ money. A. garden – to C. garden – of B. gardening – for D. gardening – with
13. Nowadays people __________ hours sitting in front of the computers. A. set B. spend C. take D. last
14. I think you should take up swimming __________ it is suitable for your health condition. A. because B. but C. although D. so
15. There are many __________ why it is important to have a hobby. A. facts B. details C. reasons D. answers
16. I join a photography club and all the members love... a lot of beautiful photos. A. make B. take C. making D. taking
17. Will you __________ making models in the future. A. find B. take up C. look for D. pick up
18. A hobby help you connect with __________ people. A. the other B. another C. other D. others
19. I love my sister’s paintings because she is very __________ in using colours. A. care B. careless C. creative D. imagine
20. Do you think that hobby is __________ and boring? A. danger B. easy C. interesting D. difficult
III. Use the correct form of the verbs in the brackets
1. My sister (listen) listens to pop music every day.
2.They (go)go shopping for food on Sundays.
3. My mum wants to keep fit, so she (play)plays tennis three times a week.
4. Do they (read)read newspapers in the mornings?
5. My grandparents (do) do exercise in their free time.
IV. Read the passage and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.
Nowadays, teenagers seem to be too busy with their study to afford a hobby. However, if you have a little spare time, it is advisable to have a hobby because of the emotional, mental and physical benefits it brings. Focusing on an activity that you like will help you relieve stress and pressure from your schoolwork. Additionally, spending time with people of similar interests will enable you to make friends more easily. This helps improve your communication skills and promote teamwork. Taking up a hobby can be a real challenge, but it is not the type of stressful challenge coming from school. Instead, challenging yourself to do a skill that you like will bring satisfaction and pride.
1.
Each teenager should have a hobby if they have time.
T
F
2.
Focusing on a hobby will make you feel really stressed.
T
F
3.
Having a shared interest helps you to communicate better.
T
F
4.
The challenge from having a hobby is the same as that from school.
T
F
5.
You can feel proud when trying to do a skill that you are interested in.
T
F
V. Read the passage and answer the questions.
Heart disease kills more people in Britain than any other disease, including cancer. One adult dies every three minutes from heart disease. It is more common in men than women. Age is also important. 80% of people who die of heart attacks are 65 or older. But there are many things you can do to help your heart. Here are our top tips for a healthy heart!
- Do more exercise. Regular exercise is very good for your heart.
- Don't eat a lot of salt. We only need about 1g of salt a day. Most people eat about 6g!
- Eat more fruit and vegetables (at least five portions a day).
- Don't drink a lot of alcohol, but a glass of red wine every day can be good for your heart.
- Lose some weight.
1.
Which disease kills more people in Britain: cancer or heart attack?
_______The disease kills more people in Britain is heart attack_______________________________
2.
How many adults die of heart disease in Britain every hour?
______There are about twenty adult dies every hour________________________________
3.
How many grams of salt is it good to eat every day?
___There is about 1 gram of salt is it good to eat every day___________________________________
4.
How many portions of fruit and vegetables should we eat every day?
______There are at least five portions of fruit and vegetables we should eat every day________________________________
5.
Is alcohol always bad for your heart?
____No, it isn't__________________________________
III.
1. listens
2. go
3. plays
4. read
5. do