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UNIT 1 MY HOBBIES

A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Look at the pictures and name the activities.

mountain climbing horse-riding bird-watchingmaking pottery

making modelscarving wood arranging flowersplaying board games

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

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II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

photos fishing eggshells music

gardening painting model cars swimming

1. She usually goes with her friends in the pool near her school.
2. Sarah likes . She plants lots of flowers and vegetables in her home garden.
3. Every weekend, I go in my uncle‟s boat, or just off the shoreline.
4. In later years, he took up as a hobby. He drew watercolour landscapes.
5. My hobby is listening to . It can help relax my mind.
6. I have recently started a new hobby – collecting _ .
7. Most people take and post them on their social networking accounts.
8. Carving is a great hobby that can make you happier.
III. Put the words into the correct column.

skating camping football swimming stamps badges

gymnastics chess gardening books cartoons crossword
sports judo aerobics jogging dolls board games
coins films tennis television cycling game shows

PLAY:
GO:
DO:
COLLECT:
WATCH:

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verb play, go, do or collect.
1. He tennis with his father every Sunday.
2. We camping in Dam Sen Park next Saturday.
3. you coins some day in the future?
4. Do you want a jigsaw puzzle with me?
5. I enjoy cycling at the weekend.
6. My uncle karate when he was young.
7. The children volleyball on the beach at the moment.
8. When I‟m waiting for the train, I usually _ crosswords.
9. She dislikes chess because she finds it boring.
10. I books since I was ten years old.

IV. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple.

1. I (not visit) my parents very often.
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2. (Mai/ go) to school every day? ~ No, she (go) to
school from Monday to Friday.
3. The teachers at our school (give) us lots of homework.
4. My brother (play) tennis, but he (not like) it.
5. How often (they/ go) jogging?
6. We(not study) chemistry because it (be) difficult.
7. (your parents/ watch) TV every night?
8. Mark‟s class (do) sport on Monday and Wednesday.
9. Children often (use) a computer for school work.
10. Mike (usually/ not play) computer games during the week.
V. Complete the following sentences with will or won’t and a verb from the box.
buyphonetakeinvitemeetofferliveendusechat

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1. Wait a minute, please. The concert soon.
2. When humans on the Red Planet?
3. OK. At 5 o‟clock we you outside the shopping centre.
4. They probably me the job. I had a terrible interview.
5. I‟m sorry about losing that book. I you another one next week.
6. you me when you get the news?
7. If it doesn‟t rain tomorrow, we our umbrellas.
8. Turn on your laptop tonight. We _ a little bit.
9. I them here again, whatever you say.
10. I think people CDs in 20 years‟ time.
VI. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or Future Simple.
1. I (listen) to music in my free time.
2. It often (rain) in the summer.
3. Do you think that he (recognise) me?
4. We (not want) to see that film because it looks boring.
5. What time the film (begin)?
6. I promise that I (not be) late for school again.
7. Simon usually (do) his homework and (watch) TV at the
same time.
8. The students (plant) some flowers in the schoolyard tomorrow.
9. Nam and Vinh (play) volleyball three times a week.
10. The train (leave) at 6 o‟clock in the morning.
VII. Complete the sentences, using the -ing form of the verbs in the box.
tidyflytakewatchcookmakewaitreadplaygo

1. Do you fancy out this evening?

2. I like tennis at the weekend.
3. Jim enjoys photos of himself and his friends.
4. Ann‟s father doesn‟t like ice hockey on TV.
5. My mother hates , so we eat out every often.
6. Do you like pottery?
7. She dislikes her room every day.
8. My niece loves adventure books.
9. I can‟t stand for buses in the rain.
10. They detest , so they usually travel by train or coach.
VIII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Would you mind (watch) my bag for a few minutes?
2. I enjoy _ (listen) to music while I‟m doing the cooking.

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3. He wants _ (buy) a new computer game.
4. I‟d like (speak) to Mr Davis, please. Is he there?
5. Please avoid (make) silly mistakes in this exercise.
6. The children would love (eat) French fries.
7. She really loves (work) with children.
8. We tried (call) you but your mobile was off.
9. They intend (build) houses on the school playing fields.
10. I can‟t stand (do) the washing up.
IX. Choose the correct verb form or tense.
1. I‟m told you are ill. I hope you better again.
a. will feel b. feel c. are feeling d. don‟t feel
2. We were getting tired, so we stopped lunch.
a. have b. having c. to have d. for having
3. you to school every morning?
a. Does ... walk b. Do ... walk c. Will... walk D. Are ... walking
4. He enjoys cycling at the weekend.
a. to go b. going c. goes d. go
5. You needn‟t wear your coat. It cold today.
a. will be b. won‟t be c. doesn‟t be d. is
6. We swimming because it‟s fun and good exercise.
a. like b. are liking c. will like d. liked
7. My grandparents don‟t like in the city because it‟s noisy and crowded.
a. live b. lived c. living d. to living
8. Fire needs oxygen to burn. It without oxygen.
a. burn b. burns c. don‟t burn d. doesn‟t burn
9. How much time do you spend the Internet per day?
a. surf b. to surf c. surfing d. to be surfing
10. I don‟t mind a DVD, but I prefer to the cinema.
a. to watch - to go b. watching – go c. to watch – going d. watching – to go
I. Read the text carefully, then decide whether the following statements are
true (T) or false (F).
Our life would be hard without rest and recreation. And people have many different ideas of
how to spend their free time. If you enjoy doing a thing or activity in your free time, then you
have a hobby. A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm, or pastime that is undertaken for
pleasure or relaxation, done during one‟s own time. A person‟s hobbies depend on his age,
character and personal interests. An interesting thing to one person can be boring to another.
That‟s why some people prefer reading, cooking, knitting, collecting, playing a musical
instrument, photography or playing computer games while others prefer dancing, travelling,
camping or sports.

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1. A hobby is anything that you enjoy doing in your free time.
2. Different people have the same hobbies.
3. A hobby can provide us with relaxation.
4. Your hobby may be changed as you get older.
5. One person‟s hobby may be a boring thing to another person.
6. Playing sports is not a hobby.
II. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
My name‟s Susan. I have two favourite hobbies. My first hobby is reading. I started to do it
when I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. I enjoy
reading because it can make me relaxed and calm. Moreover, it can give me an imagination, so I
can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in
the world, too.
My second hobby is gardening. I have made a small garden and planted many beds of
flowers. In the spring season, my garden is full of beautiful flowers. I have a separate plot for
vegetables – carrots, potatoes, etc. In the evening, I water the plants and remove the weeds. I
love sitting in my garden and reading my books. It is very pleasant to be there!
1. What are Susan‟s hobbies?

2. When did she start reading?

3. How did she feel when she first read a book?

4. Why does she enjoy reading?

5. What has she planted in her garden?

6. When does she water plants?

III. Write sentences, using the cues given.

1. I/ enjoy/ play / sports/ because/ it/ good/ health

2. your children/ go/ camp/every summer holiday?

3. I/ think/ photography/ can/ expensive hobby

4. my cousin/ give/ me/ book/ gift/ next birthday

5. he/ find/ mountain climbing/ dangerous/ so/ he/ not take/ it

6. I/ hope/ the future/ he/ teach/ me/ how/ do/ eggshell carving

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