Lesson A / Leisure time

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Meet our new reporter for the College News ...
The College News interviewed Brad Hayes, our new reporter. Brad is a
full -time student majoring in journalism . We asked him about his
hobbies.
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hobbles?
Brad Hayes: Well , I enjoy writing. Brad: Yeah , I play the saxophone,
I like to do a bit of creative writing and I can play the piano a little,
every day - in the evenings mostly. but not very well. I’d like to play
Someday I want to write a novel, in a jazz band or something. And
but for now it’s just a hobby. I like to sing, but I really can't sing
at all .
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Brad: Let’s see, what else? Well, I
design cards. I’m good at drawing, Brad: Not really. I prefer to watch Brad: Yeah. I love to do new stuff
and I’m really into computer sports on TV. I like to play pool . all the time - leam new skills, you
graphics, so I sit and learn new Is that a sport? I guess I jog know. I’m really excited about
programs, and I play around with occasionally. But I hate going to writing for the College News.
them . the gym and working out .

Getting started
A What kinds of things do students do in their leisure time ? Make a list .

B H ))) 1.10
Listen to student reporter Brad answer these five questions . Number the questions 1 to 5 .
Then write them in the interview .

I I Are you good at sports ? HI What are your hobbies ?

I I Can you play a musical instrument ? I I What else do you enjoy doing in yourfree time ?
I I Are you interested in learning new things ?

C 4 ))) 1-11 Listen to the complete interview. Underline the things Brad likes to do. Circle the things
he hates doing.

FRJ5| D Circle the correct forms of the verbs to complete the sentences . Which sentences are true for you?
Tell a partner.

1. I can play / to play the piano. 3. I enjoy listening / to listen to music .

2. I like to watch / watch sports on TV. 4. I’m good at learn / learning new skills.
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Grammar verb forms ») 1.12

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can / can' t + verb Verb + to + verb
lean play the piano . I love to swim.
I can’t play very well. I like to play pool
.
I can’t sing at all I hate to work out .
I prefer to watch TV.
I’d like to play jazz.
A Complete the conversations. Sometimes more than one
answer is possible . Then practice with a partner.
1. A Do you eniov cooking (cook) ?
Verb + verb + - ing Preposition + verb + - ing
I love swimming. I’m good at drawing people .
. I like playing pool. I’m not interested in skiing.
I hate working out .
I prefer watching TV.
I enjoy reading.
I like / love / hate to + verb
is more common than
I like / love / hate + verb + - ing.
I like to .. .
I like . . . ing

B Actually, yeah. I like (make) my own bread, too. I love to . . .

I / love . . . ing
2. A Are you good at (read) music ? I hate to . . .
I / hate . . . ing
B No, but I can (play) music by ear .
3 . A What kinds of games do you enjoy (play) ? (5
Do you like to (play) games online ? Remember: I’ d like = I want .
B No. I hate (sit) atthe computer in my free time. I’d like to find a piano teacher.
(NOT / like to find . ..)
4. A Are you interested in ( join) a gym class ?
B Well, I enjoy (go) to the gym, but I’m not interested
in (take) a class. I’d like (start) tennis lessons though.

5 . A How do you like (spend) an evening? Do you prefer (be)

alone or with friends ?
B That’s easy. I love (eat out) with my friends.

About
you B Pairwork Askand answerthe questions above and in Brad’s interview. Giveyourown answers .

El Survey What are your interests ?

About
you A Class activity Write questions in the chart . Then ask your classmates the questions and
take notes .

Find someone who ... Question Name Notes

1. can sing really well Can you sing really well? Pablo He can whistle, too!
2. likes to read or write blogs
3. hates dancing
4. can ride a motorcycle
5. is good at playing guitar
6. enjoys horseback riding

B Tell the class about someone on your list .

“ Pablo sings really well. He sings pop songs, and he can whistle, too.”

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