1、b. how to seek information about other peoples hobbies;,c. how to conduct an interview-based research.,In this unit, you are expected to learn,Having a hobby helps to make you a more interesting person and gives you something fascinating to talk about with others. A hobby says things about a person.
2、 By asking and knowing about ones hobbies, you can gain insights into his or her personality and character. In your social life, you may need to talk about your hobbies on different occasions. What kind of language can you use to talk about your favorite hobbies with more confidence and fluency ? Wh
3、ich aspects of your hobbies will you highlight for different purposes?,Read the two versions of David Coats introduction to his hobbies (Texts 1 and 2) below and complete the following activities.,Reading,Text 1,David Coats UK SEO Consultant Brighton & London,I enjoy travelling very much and have tr
4、avelled the world extensively over the past 3 years. In September 2009 I took part in a tuk-tuk drive around Sri Lanka to raise money for children affected by the war, and in 2007 I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise 2000 for a childrens home in Moshi, Tanzania. I am keen to keep fit and I enjoy vario
5、us sports and activities such as cross-country cycling, running and squash. In 2008 I completed the Brighton Sussex Beacon Half Marathon and the Gruelling 100 mile South Downs Way Randonnee. I enjoy music, both listening to it and playing it as a DJ. I have worked in and run various events at nightc
6、lubs. I have a keen interest in global politics and economics, and I can spend much of my time in a small bar discussing the world with friends over a real ale.,Text 2,Activity 1,For each text, select the most likely situation in which the introduction has been made, and then write down what made yo
7、u think so.,SituationHomepage posting Curriculum vitae C.Online dating profile,B,A,Key,Clear,Highlighting the benefits his hobbies have brought to other people, such as raising money for children. Enumerating his many talents and abilities, such as running various events at nightclubs and playing mu
8、sic as a DJ., A list of his interests and hobbies. The feature on a homepage: click here.,On different occasions, people tend to provide different information about their hobbies. When describing the same hobby, they may choose different aspects to emphasize for different purposes. Read the two text
9、s again and put a check in the relevant box if the information is given. The first line is done for you as an example. Add more items in the first column if necessary.,Activity 2,Key,Clear,politics and economics,sampling new foods,photograph,Activity 3,Work in pairs and discuss the following questio
10、ns.,In which text does David Coats mention more information about his hobbies? Why?,Does David Coats provide similar information in describing the same hobbies? If not, what is the major difference?,Activity 4,Read the two texts again and write down the phrases and expressions David Coats uses to ta
11、lk about his likes. Read aloud these phrases and expressions and try to use them when describing your hobbies.,Phrases and expressions to describe ones likes e.g. I have been passionate about .,I enjoy doing/ I enjoy I am keen to I have a keen interest in like / love to Another of my passions in lif
12、e is I like nothing more than,Key,Clear,Viewing/Listening,: Watch a video clip and complete the following activities.,Activity 1,Before watching, consider these questions:,What are the free-time activities shown in these pictures? Which of them do you enjoy doing? Why?e.g. I like reading because I l
13、ike to be indoors.,Activity 2,Watch the video in which Randall is talking about his hobbies, and then answer the questions based on what you see and hear.,Activity 2,Watch the video in which Randall is talking about his hobbies, and then answer the questions based on what you see and hear.,1 . What
14、does Randall like to do with his wife on Saturday?A) They like to go for a bike ride.B) They enjoy going jogging.C) They walk a few miles.,2 . What does Randall also enjoy?A) Looking into the past of his family.B) Studying the world history.C) Writing stories.,Key,Clear,A,B,Which activity does Randa
15、ll NOT talk about regarding developing a relationship with his family?A) Playing games outside the house.B) Watching a movie at a theater.C) Going out to a nice restaurant.,4. Which of the following statements is true about Randall?A) He teaches English as a foreign language to adults.B) He spends m
16、ost of his days with his family.C) He values his relationship with his family.,Key,Clear,C,C,Activity 3,What kinds of activities do you enjoy doing with your family and / or friends to build relationships? Discuss your ideas with a partner.,You are going to hear a radio program called “Dating Game”.
17、 Listen to the program and complete the following activities.,Key,Clear,Activity 1,Fill in the chart with the information youve heard and then exchange your answers with a partner.,Activity 2,Listen to the recording again and check your answers.,Activity 3,Suppose you were Sonia. Who would you want
18、to date? Discuss your ideas with your classmates.,When you introduce your hobbies or other peoples hobbies, you should take into consideration the situation you are in and the people with whom you are talking. This part will help you to tailor your descriptions to fit the situation and audience,Read
19、ing,Learn about giving a description of hobbies and interests in formal situations, such as the IELTS speaking test.,Activity 1,David is answering the question about his hobbies in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test, which requires a short answer of about 4 to 6 sentences. Is his answer appropriate f
20、or this? Cross out the unnecessary information.,Im a fairly lazy person, so I dont do anything energetic. I spend my free time listening to music. I simply cant do anything without some music on. I listen to the radio everyday. There is a special music program on the radio all day long. I am a big f
21、an of hip-hop and rock music. Right now, my favorite rock band is 54-40. I have been listening to them for about six months now. I dont like silence, even when I am studying. I think music is really important. It can influence my mood. I play loud music when I do the housework and gentle classic mus
22、ic when Im studying. I am also keen on reading science fiction. My favorite thing about that is just reading about UFOs. My literature teacher turned me on to science fiction, and I read a few science fiction novels in her class, and ever since, Ive been hooked on science fiction. Ive never been a s
23、ociable person, so I dont need other people around. I find reading so relaxing and such an independent activity. And there is such a wide variety of books to choose from these days.,Im a fairly lazy person, so I dont do anything energetic.,I simply cant do anything without some music on. I listen to
24、 the radio everyday. There is a special music program on the radio all day long.,Right now, my favorite rock band is 54-40. I have been listening to them for about six months now. I dont like silence, even when I am studying.,It can influence my mood. I play loud music when I do the housework and ge
25、ntle classic music when Im studying.,My literature teacher turned me on to science fiction, and I read a few science fiction novels in her class, and ever since, Ive been hooked on science fiction. Ive never been a sociable person, so I dont need other people around.,And there is such a wide variety
26、 of books to choose from these days.,Key,Clear,Activity 2,Two IELTS candidates are talking about their hobbies for the same situation. Read the conversation, and try to guess the missing words.,Interviewer: What do you like to do in your spare time?Alice: Well, I have lots of hobbies I like to do in
27、 my spare time. Im very_ studying English and Im also quite _movies. Sometimes I combine these two interests by watching British or American films. _ _ _ _ doing, though, is playing football its so exciting. Interviewer: What do you like to do in the evening?Ross: I work really hard during the day s
28、o in the evening I like to _ and unwind. Im a big fan of classic music, and I like _ _with friends and watching gigs. Im also _ _ reading novels and short stories. Im _ _ a reading group at my university and every so often we get together and discuss the latest books weve read over dinner its so nic
29、e to talk.,Key,Clear,What,in,into,interested,enjoy,particularly,I,relax,hanging,out,keen,involved,on,in,Activity 3,Compose an introduction to your hobbies for the same situation. Work in pairs and role-play an interview between an examiner and a candidate. Below are some expressions you can use.,Tip
30、s on how to ask about ones hobbiesWhat do you do in your spare / free / leisure time?What kind of hobbies do you have? / Whats your hobby?How do you spend your weekends?What do you do for fun?What are you interested in? / What are your interests?What kinds of things do you like doing when youre not
31、working?,Tips on how to express ones likesI like / love / enjoy doing . I prefer .Im interested in . Im fond of .Im quite into . Im keen on .Im a fan of . Im wild / crazy about .What I particularly enjoy doing is .I find (doing) . very interesting / enjoyable / good.,The following passage is about h
32、ow to include your hobbies and interests on your CV. Read the passage and complete the activities that follow.,Activity 1,Answer the following questions.,1. What do employers want to get from a CVs Interests section?,2. How many hobbies should be listed on a CV?,3. What kind of activities should be
33、included in a CVs Interests section?,Employers would like to have a broader view of you. They want to confirm that you do have a life outside work and are socially connected to the human race.,No need to list everything. A maximum of three is the clear rule.,Your interests should say positive things
34、 about you. They can provide further evidence of your soft skills.,Key,Clear,Activity 2,Suppose you are seeking a part-time position as an English teacher for children. Write a CVs Interests section and present it in your group.,Viewing/Listening,Listen to an audio clip in which Lesie answers the qu
35、estions in an interview, and then complete the following activities.,Activity 1,Before listening to the audio clip, read the following list of information about Leslie. Work in pairs and construct an interview., Three favorite adjectives? Soft, moist, and sweet! Yeah, um, because its going to be Chr
36、istmas soon, Ill be able to enjoy my hobby of baking. Sure, Ill tell you about my hobbies., Well, actually, theres different kinds of aqua-aerobics. Its just like an aerobics class but its in a swimming pool, so theres, so youre not putting pressure on your joints when youre jumping up and down. My
37、favorite thing to do is either swimming or what they call aqua-aerobics. Ah, lets see this years cookies are going to be the traditional Christmas sugar cookie, which is a big cookie in a kind of a Christmas shape, like a Christmas tree or Santa Claus with icing or some colored sugar, very yummy, an
38、d some M&M cookies with red and green M&Ms. My first hobby is going to the gym. I go to the gym three times a week. I do floor exercises, aerobics classes, swimming and I do weight training. Oh, well, sometimes I bake pies, like pumpkin pies or pecan pies. My name is Lesie Gregory. Pecan pies are ve
39、ry famous where I come from in Florida because we have pecan trees and then sometimes I do cakes, like really rich cakes like red velvet cakes, or carrot cakes, but this year Im going to be baking cookies.,Interviewer,Interviewer:,Lesie:,Interviewer:,Interviewer:,Lesie:,Lesie:,Activity 3,Activity 2,
40、Activity 4,Listen to the audio clip and compare your interview with the one from the clip. Pay attention to how the interviewer asks about Lesies hobbies.,Imagine your partner wants to make friends with Lesie. Tell him / her about Lesies hobbies and interests.,Work in pairs and interview your partne
41、r about his / her hobbies.,In this part you will be introduced to a passage about peoples fascination for hobbies.,Passage 1,1. Why do people have hobbies? Do you have any eccentric hobbies?2. What do you think makes hobbies so obsessive?,Activity 1,Before you read the passage, think about the follo
42、wing questions:,A crowd of about 200 people gather around the stage to watch the Cleckheaton speed knitting championships. One of Australias few such competitions, it attracts the heavyweights of the Victorian knitting scene, with a first prize of $1000. After a sharp blow on the starters whistle, t
43、he knitters hands fly across the needles, the goal being to knit as much as possible in 10 minutes.,Hooked on Hobbies Tim Winkler & David Adams,Around the world people are spending copious amounts of time and money entertaining themselves. Tim Winkler and David Adams take a look at the hobby habit.,
44、1/13（to be continued）,2/13（to be continued）,（continue）,These are elite knitters people for whom a hobby has bordered on an obsession and for some, their hobby has turned into a job. At the end of a tense 10 minutes, Jenny Smith, from Cranbourne, has emerged the winner with 23 rows and 11 stitches. T
45、he second place competitor was five rows and seven stitches behind Smith, and the judges agree that Smith is the fastest knitter theyve seen.In an exclusive post-match interview, Smith told “EG” that despite knitting professionally for some 10 to 12 years, she has had the past year off to take care
46、of her new-born child. Despite the break, she said she had had minimal preparation for the competition although after winning her heat, she went home and did a few practice rows, to get back into form.,3/13（to be continued）,The knitters are not alone in their enthusiasm. All across the world people
47、are investing copious amounts of time, money and effort into hobbies, which range from collecting stamps, cigarette packets and bottle openers to bungee jumping, collecting Elvis memorabilia, woodcarving and herb gardening. But what are hobbies and why do people become so obsessed by them? “A hobby,
48、 I would think, is a way you spend leisure time,” says Patsy Meares, whos been a collector of almost anything and everything for about 35 years. “It gets slightly obsessive. I dont think its totally eccentric, but it can become so.”,（continue）,4/13（to be continued）,（continue）,According to Meares, a
49、hobby must have a physical element to it. For instance, she wouldnt consider reading a book a hobby, but creating an herb garden is. “I think its also something you get from family,” she says. “Im sure its inherited. My mother vaguely collected bits and pieces and my daughter collects things.”A hobb
50、y has to be enjoyable, Meares stresses. “Otherwise theres no point doing it. Im a silversmith that started off as a hobby and now its a business.” Meares has been tinkering with silver for more than 20 years and has since taken up collecting Victorian silver beaded bags, jugs, egg-cups, amber, stamps, coffee cups, silver-top bottles, hair-combs, and antique jewellery. “As a friend of mine once said: Once youve got three of anything, its a collection, and you keep going on it.”,
