6 Communicating about Hobbies and Routines
In this chapter, you will learn about:
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- Agreeing and disagreeing in English
- Using adverbs of frequency to discuss routines
Discussion Questions:
Look at the picture above. What hobbies can be done in the place in the picture?
- What are three of your favorite hobbies?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor hobbies? Why?
- How often do you do your hobbies?
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
believe (v.) reason(n.) experience (n./v.) create (v.) outdoors (n.)
mind (n.) artistic (adj.) foreign (adj.) necessary (adj.) benefit (n.)
Part 1:
Use your dictionary to find the meaning for the vocabulary words in the box. Then write the words from the box next to their definitions below.
To think something is true.
The part of a person that thinks and remembers.
Something so important that you must have it.
To make or build something.
A good or helpful result of something.
Outside of a building; not inside.
Having or showing the skill of an artist.
From a different country.
A fact that explains why something is how it is.
A skill you get by doing something.
Part 2: Syllables
Listen to the pronunciation of the vocabulary words.
Write the number of syllables that you hear in each word. The first word has been done for you.
believe___2_____ reason_______ experience_______ create_______
outdoors_______ mind _______ artistic_______ foreign_______ necessary_______
benefit_______
Activity 1
Directions: Read the conversation and try to complete the missing words with the vocabulary words in the box.
believe (v.) reason(n.) experience (n./v.) create (v.) outdoors (n.)
mind (n.) artistic (adj.) foreign (adj.) necessary (adj.) benefit (n.)
Sara: Hey David! How are you?
David: Hey Sarah! I’m great. I just got home from a trip.
It was a great .
Sara: Cool! Where did you go?
David: I went camping in nature.
Sara: Oh really? How often do you go camping?
David: Camping is one of my favorite hobbies, so I go often in the summertime.
Sara: I never go camping. Why do you like it?
David: I can give you several . First, camping has many positive for a person’s
and body. It makes you feel relaxed and at peace to be in nature. Also, it is great to be away from the busy city. I
it is important and
to take a break from the crowded city sometimes. In my opinion, camping is the best way to relax.
Sara: That sounds great. I should try it.
David: Yes, you should. What are your hobbies, Sara?
Sara: Well, I like traveling to countries and I also like to
things. I enjoy being
and doing things like drawing and painting.
David: Cool. Those sound-like great hobbies, too. Sara: Thanks. I have to go now, so I’ll see you around.
David: OK! Nice to talk to you. See you later.
Now listen and check your answers. After, practice reading the conversation with a partner.
Grammar Tip: Agreeing and Disagreeing
Question: Do you prefer tennis or swimming? Why?It is important to know how to agree or disagree with someone or something. In English, there are some easy phrases you can use:
Partner A: Read statements #1-4 below to your partner.
Partner B: Agree or disagree with your partner using the phrases above. Then switch roles for statements #5-8.
- I love running!
- I don’t like video games.
- I hate sports.
- I love homework.
- I love going to the gym.
- I hate cooking!
- I love reading about politics.
- I enjoy driving cars.
Listening Practice: Agreeing and Disagreeing
Part 1 Directions:
Listen to the conversations. Does the person agree or disagree with their friend? Circle agree or disagree.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
Part 2 Directions:
Look at the two pictures of hobbies above. What are the hobbies? Which hobby has more benefits? Why? Discuss your answer with your partner.
Speaking Fluency Practice
Directions: Find a classmate who says “yes” to the questions below. If the classmate you ask says “no”, ask a different classmate. Write the name of the person who says “yes”.
Question
- Do you believe a hobby can make a person happy?
- Do you like to create artistic things in your free time?
- Do you like physically challenging hobbies?
- Do you have experience trying many kinds of hobbies?
- Do you think having a hobby is a necessary part of life?
- Do you have a hobby that you do every day?
- Do you like to visit foreign countries?
- Do you think being outdoors can bring benefits to a person’s mind?
Name of classmate who says “yes”
Grammar Tip: Adverbs of frequency
To talk about routines and how often you do something, adverbs of frequency are used. Depending on how often you do something, a different adverb is used. Study the adverbs and examples below.
(0%) (5%) (10%) (25%) (70%) (90%) (100%)
Never Rarely Occasionally Sometimes Often Usually Always
Question: How often do you (verb).?
Answer: I (adverb of frequency) (verb).
Examples:
How often do you go to the gym? I rarely go to the gym.
How often do you wake up early? I often wake up early.
How often do you eat breakfast? I never eat breakfast.
Listening Practice:
Chapter 6 Activity 3 Audio Link
Listen to the person describing how often they do their hobbies. Write the missing adverbs of frequency as you hear them.
In my free time, I like to relax and do activities outdoors. On the weekends, I take a walk or ride my bike. I go hiking in the mountains. I go to the gym, but I lift weights and do exercises at home. My routine is different on weekdays. After I go to work, I cook dinner and read on the couch. I watch TV and use the internet, but I watch movies. My routine stays the same most weeks.
Speaking Activity:
Directions: Complete the table below with the activities you usually do each day of the week. Then compare schedules with your partner using the questions below. Include adverbs of frequency in your answers. Write your partner’s answers in complete sentences.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| morning | |||||||
| afternoon | |||||||
| evening |
- How often do you go to the gym?
- How often do you go to the library?
- How often do you eat breakfast?
- How often do you hang out with your friends?
- How often do you go out to restaurants?
Chapter 6 Review
In this chapter, you learned about:
- Agreeing and disagreeing in English
- Using adverbs of frequency to discuss your routine and hobbies
Extra Listening Practice
Listen to what these six people would do if they had more free time in their schedules.
Alex talks with Katia about how he likes to enjoy his weekends, both alone and with company
Gareth talks about his daily routine both with his family and his work.
