English 8
UNIT 1 . LEISURE TIME
PERIOD 7: SKILLS 2
GOOD AFTERNOON
CLASS !!!
WARM-UP HOT SEAT
How to play:
- One student goes to the board and
gets one activity from the teacher.
- This student acts the activity without
saying.
- The rest of class guess the activity.
Example: - Flying the kites
- go fishing
- listening to music
- arranging flowers
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LESSON 6: SKILLS 2
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I. LISTENING
1 Answer the questions.
1. In your opinion, what activities can we do with our
friends in our leisure time?
2. Why should we spend time
with our friends?
I. LISTENING
1 Answer the questions.
1. - going to the cinema
1. In your opinion, what activities can we - playing sport
do with our friends in our leisure time? - going to the park
- having dinner party
2. Why should we spend time - going fishing
with our friends? - playing video games
2. - connect with other people and become closer with
them.
- boost your happiness and reduce your stress.
- improve your self-confidence.
2 Listen
answer.
to an interview with Mark about his leisure activities. Choose the correct
1. When does Mark usually have free time?
A. At weekends. B. On Sundays. C. On Saturdays.
2. Who does he spend his free time with?
A. His neighbours and friends.
B. His family and relatives.
C. His family and friends.
3 Listen to the interview again. Fill in each blank in the table with no more
than two words.
Activities Reason
- Inviting friends to his house - Fun and better than going
- Cooking and watching a (1) to the (2) cinema
________
______
video
- Going to the (3) ______
park to - Stay in (4) ______
shape
play volleyball or
skateboard
- Going for a (5) ________
bike ride - See different (6) ______
places
around our city
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Mark: I usually have free time at the weekend. Tapescript
Interviewer: So how do you spend it?
Mark: I spend time to connect with my family on Saturdays.
We do puzzles, play board games or go camping.
Interviewer: What about Sundays?
Mark: I usually spend Sundays with my friends. I have a
group of friends and we do lots of things together.
Interviewer: For example?
Mark: Sometimes I invite them to my house. We cook our
favourite food and watch a video. It's fun and better than
going to the cinema.
Interviewer: Do you do outdoor activities together?
Mark: Yes, we love spending time outdoors. We go to the
park to play volleyball or skateboard. It helps us stay in
shape. Sometimes we go for a bike ride around our city. This
gives us a chance to see different places in our city.
II. WRITING
4 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
Questions Sample answers
1. When do you usually 1. I often have free time at
have free time? the weekend.
2. What do you usually do 2. I usually hang out with my
with your friends in your friends.
I usually play badminton …..
free time?
I usually go swimming ………
3. Why do you do these I play video games…………..
activities? 3. I do these activities
because it helps me reduce
5 Write an email (80 - 100 words) to a penfriend to tell him / her about what you
usually do with your friends in your free time. Use your answers in 4.
Start and end the email as follows:
Hi,
It’s nice to hear from you again.
Let me tell you about my leisure activities. At
the weekend, I usually hang out and talk with
my close friends. We also go swimming on
Saturday afternoon. This helps us relax and
have a lot of fun. Sometimes, I always help
my mom with housework and cooking meals.
How do you spend your free time? I’m looking
forward to your reply.
Bye for now,
*CONSOLIDATION
What have we learnt in this lesson?
Listen to someone talking about their leisure activities
Write an email to talk about leisure activities
* Homework
- Do exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare lesson 7: Looking back
