7. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

Example: What is your favorite leisure activity? I play videogames.

1. What do you do on Friday nights? one time a month

2. When do you visit a family member? because is near of my house
3. Who do you watch movies with? one time a month
4. Where do you like to go on Sundays? i like go with my grandmother
5. What do you study? one time a month
6. Why are you studying in this school? because is near of my house
7. How often do you go to the movies? one time a month

LESSON C BEING HEALTHY

1. ASK AND ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN TEAMS:

• What leisure activities do you do in your free time? i go rididng bicycle

• What are the benefits you get from doing those activities?
i have a good health
2. LOOK AT THE PICTURE, WHAT DO YOU THINK
THE TEXT IS ABOUT?

Health benefits of having hobbies and leisure activities.

Hobbies and leisure activities are important to everyone, especially to the old people. They are fun,
they can refresh the mind and the body; they help us stay healthy, active and happy. Doing the things
that we enjoy helps delay signs of aging and this causes a positive feeling that helps fight illnesses.
Hobbies and leisure activities are beneficial in many ways. Being active is great for the body. It enhances
the immune system. Physical activity can help prevent or maintain control in some chronic illnesses such
as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even some types of cancer. Physical activity also helps improve
quality of life and longevity. Examples of these activities can be: Exercising, playing games, golf, bike
riding or basketball. Moving can help in stretching muscles and improve flexibility. Activities in this
category can be: Wii Games, walking, yoga, swimming, painting or dancing.

Memory: Many hobbies challenge your mental abilities and enhance your problem solving skills. Many
hobbies offer mental stimulation. Examples: Word searches, crossword Puzzles, brain games, soduko, or
card games.
Stress reduction: People have hobbies because they enjoy them, and many things that we enjoy help
relieve stress in our lives. Hobbies also help create a calm atmosphere to reduce stress. Examples:
Cooking or baking, gardening, taking a walk, singing, reading or playing a musical instrument.
Self-esteem: Some hobbies involve other people which can create social opportunities and improve
self-esteem. Examples: Card games, board games, shopping or knitting.
Better Sleep: Activity during the day creates a better sleep at night. For this, it is necessary to start the
activities very early in the morning.
In conclusion, it is important to have hobbies because they help us stay healthy.

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 3. READ THE TEXT AND DECIDE IF THESE STATEMENTS
ARE TRUE (T) OR FALSE (F) .
1. Hobbies can replace medicines. T F
✔
2. Sports are good examples of hobbies. T
✔ F
3. Longevity is an example of a chronic illness. T F
✔

4. Mental stimulation activities are good for our memory. T

✔ F
5. Socializing can help us increase our self-esteem. T
✔ F

4. READ THE TEXT AGAIN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

1. What’s the importance of hobbies?

Hobbies and leisure activities are beneficial in many ways. Being active is great for the body
2. How do hobbies enhance our immune system?
Hobbies and leisure activities are beneficial in many ways. Being active is great for the body
3. What activities can help us live more time?
Hobbies and leisure activities are beneficial in many ways. Being active is great for the body
4. How do hobbies help us reduce stress?
: Some hobbies involve other people which can create social opportunities and improve self-esteem
5. How do hobbies help us sleep better?
Hobbies and leisure activities are beneficial in many ways. Being active is great for the body

LESSON D WRITING A CLASS QUESTIONNAIRE

1. COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS WITH THE PHRASES IN THE BOX.

USE THE ANSWERS TO HELP YOU WRITE THE CORRECT QUESTION WORDS.

How often do you …? Do you do…? Does your…? Do you ever go…?

What does
Do you go…? Why do you work…? What do you do…? your family…?

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1. Do you ever
do you dogo any sport? Yes I do. I play basketball.

2. Do you ever go after school or work? I read a book or have a long bath.

3. What does your family to the movies? Never. I prefer to watch movies at home.

4. What does your family do on holidays? We go to the beach or stay home.

5. Why do you work on weekends? Because I study from Monday to Friday.

6. Do you ever go go shopping? I go shopping on Sunday night.

7. Do you ever go brother play soccer? No, he doesn’t. He hates it.

8. Do you ever go out for dinner? Only on weekends.

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