unit

1 Unusual interests

Before you watch

A Look at the picture. Answer the questions. Then compare with a partner.
1 Where is Emi?

2 What is Emi’s job?

3 What is Emi doing?
Emi

B Match the words and the pictures. Then compare with a partner.

a collect buttons b make a sweater c make jewelry d play chess

1 2

3 4

While you watch

A Who does each thing? Check (✓) the correct answers. (More than one answer is possible.)
The man
Emi Tim Alicia
in the park
1 Who collects buttons?
2 Who plays chess?
3 Who makes jewelry?
4 Who makes sweaters?

T-177 Video activity sheets

B Read the sentences about Tim’s collection. Write T (true) or F (false).
1 Tim has about a thousand buttons.
2 He buys them on vacation.
3 Friends and family members also give the buttons to him.
4 Emi doesn’t like the button from Tim’s sister.
5 His sister lives in Brazil now.
6 Tim gives Emi a button.

B Read the sentences about Alicia’s interest. Circle the correct answers.
1 Alicia makes jewelry because it’s .
a hard b  fun c  boring
2 The necklace takes a few to make.
a minutes b  hours c  days
3 are a little difficult to make.
a Necklaces b  Earrings c  Necklaces and earrings
4 Alicia doesn’t her jewelry.
a buy b  make c  sell
5 Alicia makes jewelry as a .
a job b  hobby c  homework assignment

After you watch

A PAIR WORK   What do you think about Emi, Tim, and Alicia’s interests?
Do you know anyone with the same interests as them? Tell your partner.
A: I think Tim’s hobby is interesting.
B: Me, too. Do you collect buttons from different places?
A: No, I don’t. But I collect postcards.
B GROUP WORK   Interview four classmates about their interests. Complete the
chart with their information.

Name Interest or hobby Why he or she likes it

Roberto does karate It’s good exercise.

C GROUP WORK   Tell another group about your classmates’ interests and hobbies.

“Roberto does karate. He likes karate because it’s good exercise.”

Video activity sheets T-178