Start 6 - Free time

Match these hobbies with the pictures. Which do you do? Which don’t you do?

collect stamps draw play chess surf on the internet do calligraphy

listen to music play a musical instrument take photos

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Work alone Imagine you have a free evening to do what you like. Add one more activity.
Check the six things you like to do the most.

chat online with friends sit alone and think

cook a nice meal surf on the internet

listen to music talk on the phone

play computer games watch a DVD

read a book watch TV

read a magazine or a newspaper

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Group work Compare your answers from part B with your classmate. Then discuss these questions.

Do you like to do similar or different things?

Is there anything you hate doing?

Do you prefer to do things alone or with other people?

Do you know anyone with an unusual hobby?

Listening - What are your interests?
Four people are talking about what they like to do. Write their names and their interests.

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Listen again and write extra information about them.

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Audio activity adapted from Let’s Talk 1 - CD 1, tracks 6. Page: 10.