Living in English
Recreation
Table of Contents
2 Recreation
4 Sports & Hobbies
6 Pair Work
10 Recreation Idioms
13 Class Activity
14 Review (Assessment)
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Recreation
A. Discussion
Discuss the following questions in groups.
1. What are the most popular sports in your country?
2. How often do you go to the movies?
3. When was the last time you rented a DVD? What was it?
4. Do you play a musical instrument?
5. Is physical education a part of the school curriculum in your country?
6. Is music a part of the school curriculum in your country?
7. Do you have a library card so you can check out materials and use the
services at your local library?
8. Do you enjoy live theater?
9. Have you ever gone camping? If so, did you like it?
10. How much time do you spend on recreational activities per week?
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B. Survey
What do you like to do in your
spare time? Complete the chart Example Questions:
below by asking your partner
• Do you like going to movies? • Do you like doing arts & crafts or
questions about his/her hobbies. • What kind of movies do you like? DIY (do-it-yourself) projects?
• Do you play any sports? • Do you like to read?
• What sports do you play?
Classmate
Sports
(watch / play)
Music
(play / listen to)
Books
(favorite types)
Movies
(favorite kinds)
Museums /
Art Galleries
Arts & Crafts /
DIY
Other
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Sports & Hobbies
A. Sorting
Each of the words in the list at the bottom of the page is associated
with a certain kind of hobby or recreation. The word may refer to
a specific type of activity, a piece of equipment associated with the
activity, a setting where the activity takes place, etc. Work with a
partner and put the words in the correct category.
Sports Movies / TV Music Arts & Crafts Other
bat
Word List:
• classical • sewing • cards • soap opera • crochet
• western • chess • documentary • checkers • lens
• rink • mitt • net • umpire • rap
• knitting • comedy • jazz • sitcom • helmet
• field • court • track • sand trap • stamps
• drama • puck • rock • T-bar • glove
• racket • arena • harp • goalie • goggles
• blues • war • romance • heavy metal • sci-fi
• bat • folk • ring • flute • doll furniture
• field • quilting • alley • thriller • scrapbooking
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B. Odd One Out
Circle the word that does not belong. Be prepared to explain why.
1. a) rink 4. a) quilting 7. a) flash 10. a) boat
b) field b) chess b) soccer b) hook
c) helmet c) knitting c) lens c) ball
d) court d) sewing d) tripod d) rod
2. a) classical 5. a) racket 8. a) checkers 11. a) net
b) soap opera b) bat b) painting b) goggles
c) jazz c) skater c) pottery c) paddle
d) folk d) club d) sculpture d) table
3. a) museum 6. a) drama 9. a) piano 12. a) snorkel
b) art gallery b) comedy b) chess b) flippers
c) athlete c) guitar c) drums c) ball
d) theater d) romance d) violin d) goggles
C. Matching
Where am I doing each activity?
Match the activity on the left with the correct place on the right.
1. I'm looking at works of art a) in an alley.
2. I'm playing tennis b) on a track.
3. I'm watching a soap opera c) in the ocean.
4. I'm playing golf d) on a court.
5. I'm boxing e) at home.
6. I'm doing laps f) in a tent.
7. I'm skating g) in a ring.
8. I'm running h) in a gallery.
9. I'm doing gymnastics i) on a rink.
10. I'm bowling j) in a pool.
11. I'm snorkeling k) on a course.
12. I'm camping l) on a balance beam.
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Pair Work (Student A)
A. Reading
You and your partner both have an entertainment guide
listing the various types of entertainment available in your local
area. Half of the information is missing from each guide. Read the
entertainment guide and do the exercises in parts B and C.
Movies
Roxy Cinema Stage One King Theater Universal Theater
Escape Never Too Late Fight On Lost
An A light, romantic comedy Exciting science fiction Drama at its best
adventure
7:30, 9:30 evenings 7:15, 9:15 nights 6:45, 9:00 nightly
7:00, 9:30 nightly
Sat & Sun matinees 3:30 on Sat & Sun Sat & Sun 1:30 & 4:00
Sat & Sun also 2:00 & 4:00 at 3:00 & 5:00
670 King St.
Corner of 4th Ave.
and Main St.
Museums & Galleries
Royal Museum University Gallery West-End Gallery
Special Leonardo da Vinci Special display of Master Artworks Feature display of local
exhibit all this week. for this month only. and regional artists.
Open 9:00–5:00 daily. Open 10:00–6:00 Mon–Sat. Open 10:00 am–9:00 pm daily.
Closed Sunday.
Admission $10.00 adults, Free admission
children and seniors Entrance: $7.00
Sporting Events
Hockey Basketball Soccer
Flying Saucers meet the Raiders Northern Lights vs. Devils Titans meet the Giants
University Arena Gym North Heights Soccer Field
7:00 pm Saturday 2:00 Sunday Saturday 12:00 noon
Tickets $5.00 to . $6.00 Tickets starting at $7.50.
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Pair Work (Student A) cont.
A. Reading cont.
Concerts & Live Theater
Elvis Impersonator Shakespeare in the Park Jazz Concert
Listen to the music of the '60s Enjoy lively outdoor theater
Fri & Sat at 8:00
This Fri & Sat only, 8:00 pm Red River Park, 2:00 Club
Mayfair Hall All tickets $10
Tickets $18, $20, and $22 Free performance Sat and Sun
B. Comprehension
Your entertainment guide provides half the answers to
the following questions. Your partner's guide provides the rest.
With your partner, write the answers in your notebook.
1. What kind of movie is Escape? 10. How much are the best seats
at Saturday's hockey game?
2. Where is Lost playing?
11. What day can you not see
3. Where is the Universal Theater located?
the Master Artworks display?
4. Which theaters have a Sunday matinee at 4:00?
12. Where are the Devils playing this Sunday?
5. Which theater is showing a comedy?
13. What will you see if you go to
6. If you want to go to a 3:00 movie the Rhythm Club on Saturday night?
on Sunday, which movie will you see?
14. What kind of sport will you be
7. Which theater has one fewer watching if you go see the Raiders?
showings per week than the others?
15. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are in town for the weekend.
8. If you are 65 years old, how much will you He wants to see the Titans and she wants to go
pay to see the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit? to Shakespeare in the Park. They both want to
see Never Too Late. Is it possible for them to go
9. You do not want to spend any money this
together to all three? Explain.
weekend. What are two things you can do?
C. Planning
You and your partner want to spend one evening and one afternoon
together this weekend. Look at the entertainment guide again and plan
your activities. Decide when you will get together and what you will do.
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Pair Work (Student B)
A. Reading
You and your partner both have an entertainment guide
listing the various types of entertainment available in your local
area. Half of the information is missing from each one. Read the
entertainment guide and do the exercises in parts B and C.
Movies
Roxy Cinema Stage One King Theater Universal Theater
Escape Never Too Late Fight On Lost
An action-packed adventure A Exciting science fiction Drama at its best
7:00, 9:30 nightly 7:30, 9:30 evenings 7:15, 9:15 nights 6:45, 9:00 nightly
Sat & Sun also 2:00 & 4:00 Sat & Sun matinees Sat & Sun 1:30 &
at 3:00 & 5:00 on Sat & Sun
1010 Universal Ave.
Corner of 4th Ave. 670 King St.
and Main St.
Museums & Galleries
Royal Museum University Gallery West-End Gallery
Special Leonardo da Vinci Special display of Master Artworks Feature display of local
exhibit all this week. for this month only. and regional artists.
Open 9:00–5:00 daily. Open 10:00–6:00 Mon–Sat. Open 10:00 am–9:00 pm daily.
Sunday.
Admission $10.00 adults, Free admission
$5.00 children and seniors Entrance: $7.00
Sporting Events
Basketball Soccer
Flying Saucers meet the Raiders Northern Lights vs. Devils Titans meet the Giants
University Arena West-End Gym North Heights Soccer Field
7:00 pm Saturday 2:00 Sunday Saturday 12:00 noon
Tickets $5.00 to $8.50. $6.00 Tickets starting at $7.50.
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Pair Work (Student B) cont.
A. Reading cont.
Concerts & Live Theater
Elvis Impersonator Shakespeare in the Park Concert
Listen to the music of the '60s Enjoy lively outdoor theater
Fri & Sat at 8:00
This Fri & Sat only, 8:00 pm Red River Park, 2:00 Rhythm Club
Mayfair Hall All tickets $10
All tickets $10
Tickets $18, $20, and $22 Free performance Sat and Sun
B. Comprehension
Your entertainment guide provides half the answers to
the following questions. Your partner's guide provides the rest.
With your partner, write the answers in your notebook.
1. What kind of movie is Escape? 10. How much are the best seats
at Saturday's hockey game?
2. Where is Lost playing?
11. What day can you not see
3. Where is the Universal Theater located?
the Master Artworks display?
4. Which theaters have a Sunday matinee at 4:00?
12. Where are the Devils playing this Sunday?
5. Which theater is showing a comedy?
13. What will you see if you go to
6. If you want to go to a 3:00 movie the Rhythm Club on Saturday night?
on Sunday, which movie will you see?
14. What kind of sport will you be
7. Which theater has one fewer watching if you go see the Raiders?
showings per week than the others?
15. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are in town for the weekend.
8. If you are 65 years old, how much will you He wants to see the Titans and she wants to go
pay to see the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit? to Shakespeare in the Park. They both want to
see Never Too Late. Is it possible for them to go
9. You do not want to spend any money this
together to all three? Explain.
weekend. What are two things you can do?
C. Planning
You and your partner want to spend one evening and one afternoon
together this weekend. Look at the entertainment guide again and plan
your activities. Decide when you will get together and what you will do.
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Recreation Idioms
A. Guess the Meanings
Many idioms come from words related to recreation.
In your groups, try to guess the meanings of the following idioms.
Use your imagination. Have fun!
# Idiom Meaning
1 a ballpark figure
2 a good sport
3 be all thumbs
4 go fly a kite
5 have two left feet
6 be in the same boat
7 keep the ball rolling
8 music to one's ears
9 off base
10 on the ball
11 put one's cards on the table
12 right off the bat
13 the ball's in your court
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B. Matching
Now try to match the idioms on the left with the correct definitions on the right.
1. a ballpark figure a) immediately, the very first thing
2. a good sport b) smart, clever, intelligent
3. be all thumbs c) it is your turn to speak or act
4. go fly a kite d) good news, something you are happy to hear
5. have two left feet e) go away, stop bothering me (usually said in anger)
6. in the same boat f) not correct, not appropriate
7. keep the ball rolling g) to be honest and not hide anything
8. music to one's ears h) an estimated number, an approximation
9. off base i) to be a bad dancer, to have poor coordination
10. on the ball j) in the same bad situation
11. put one's cards on the table k) a person who is fair and friendly, doesn't complain if he/she loses
12. right off the bat l) continue to make things happen
13. the ball's in your court m) be clumsy, cannot do things well with one's hands
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C. Complete the Sentences
Choose the correct idiom from the previous page to complete
the following sentences. You may have to change the verb form.
1. He doesn't know what he's talking about.
He is completely with his information.
2. I don't want Robert to be my dance partner. He has .
3. Marie and Susan both lost their jobs last week. Now they are in .
4. I don't know exactly how much that computer costs.
I can just give you a . It's about $1,500.
5. When the students heard that their exam was canceled, it was .
6. When Ben was trying to study, Anna kept bothering him.
He finally said to her very rudely, "Oh, !"
7. Ruth is a very . She never gets upset when she loses a tennis game.
8. When I discuss the offer to buy the business, I'm going to .
I want to be very open and direct. I want them to know exactly what I am prepared to pay.
I think it will be a waste of time if we are not honest with each other.
9. He can't even sew a button on his shirt. He is .
10. He offered to pay me $10,000 for my car.
I counteroffered with $15,000. Now .
11. Dave is always . I'm sure he can solve our problem.
12. The leader of our project promised to .
He won't stop working until it is finished.
13. When he met her, it was love at first sight.
he told her he was going to marry her someday.
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Class Activity
FIND SOMEONE WHO...
Walk around the classroom and ask your classmates questions.
Write your classmate’s name on the right if he/she answers “yes.”
# Find someone... Name
1 who saw a movie last night.
2 who can play a musical instrument.
3 who played soccer in his/her country.
4 who has gone dancing in the past month.
5 who knows how to knit.
6 who likes to collect stamps.
7 who can play chess.
8 who has never gone fishing.
9 who enjoys opera music.
10 who watches the news on TV every day.
11 who went camping last summer.
12 who plays cards regularly.
13 who is a good photographer.
14 who likes to paint.
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Review
Task
A. Reading about Summer Activities
Read the information. Then answer the questions on page 15.
Your teacher will tell you whether to write the answers or respond orally.
Summer Music Lessons (Teens & Adults)
All summer music programs run from July 5 to August 30 and are held at Riverside Rec in Room 3.
Register by June 1.
Guitar Piano Vocals 2 Vocals 3
Intermediate Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Weds Tues and Thurs Mon Sat / Sun
7:00–8:00 pm 6:00–7:00 pm 7:15–8:15 pm 1:00–1:45 pm
Bring your own instrument No music background Must have completed Must have completed
and sheet music. required. Sheet music Vocals 1 or equivalent. Vocals 1 & 2.
provided for a fee. Duets welcome.
$20 per class $18 per class
$25 per class $18 per class
($30 for duets)
Summer Sports Programs (Ages 6–12)
Contact the Riverside Rec registration office at (216) 990-8890 for more information.
Drop-In Baseball Learn to Golf Dance for Fun
Thursdays Sundays Mondays & Wednesdays in July
6:00–7:30 pm 9–10:30 am 10–11 am
July 5–August 30 July–August Riverside Rec, Room 5
Meredith Field Riverland Hole-In-One
Ballet, jazz, and hip-hop
Equipment required: Equipment required:
Equipment required:
glove, bat, batting helmet golf clubs, golf tees, golf balls
leotard, ballet shoes (no bare feet)
FREE $250
$10 per class
Volunteer umpires needed (ages 16+)
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B. Questions
1. W
hich of the following is most likely to be the title of
the source where the above information came from?
a) Music in the City Concert Series c) High School Job Ads
b) Riverside Summer Rec Guide d) Summer Newsletter for Seniors
2. How does the baseball program differ from the other programs?
3. Could a 10-year-old child register for guitar and piano classes?
4. Which programs take place off-site?
5. Which programs require no equipment/supplies?
6. Which program requires outside help from the community? What is required?
7. Which program would you or your family members be most interested in, and why?
8. What question(s) might you have about this program? How would you find out this information?
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Reading Task Assessment
Student:
Date Level Assessed by Task Skill
Reading for information Reading
Criteria Rating Notes
identifies type of text 5 4 3 2 1
scans for specific information 5 4 3 2 1
compares information 5 4 3 2 1
identifies implied meanings 5 4 3 2 1
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