Unit 13: HOBBIES

Listening
Let’s play together!
1 H O B B I E S
2 O L
C O L E C T I O N
3 C O O K I N G
4 K E E P I N G
1. It is the topic of Unit 13.
2. This is my stamp ______.
Topic of the lesson:
3. My hobby is ______ . “BOOK”
4. _______ fish is my hobby.
Before You Listen
 Open your Textbook page 150
 Work in pair and discuss about the
benefits of reading books.

- to improve vocabulary
- to enrich background knowledge
- to improve speaking and writing skills
Vocabulary

 Otherwise /ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/ (adj): different as supposed or expected

 Gigantic /ˌdʒaɪˈɡæn.t̬ ɪk/ (adj): very large in size

 Profictably /ˈprɒfɪtəbli/ (adv): in a productive way

 Ignorantly /ˈɪɡnərəntli/ (adv): stupidly

While You Listen
 Activity 1: Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)
(Textbook/ pg. 150)
1. The writer started his hobby when he was young. T
2. His parents were interested in reading fairy tales and other stories to him. F
3. The writer didn’t start with ABC books. F
4. Now he reads all the books available. F
5. Reading helps the writer to know many things. T
6. According to the writer, by reading he does not have to study hard. T
7. The writer is able to know about a tiger through reading. T
8. Books might help him in his daily life. F
 While You Listen
 Activity 2: Listen again and write the missing words.
The (1) _____________
wonderful thing about reading is that I do not have to learn things the very hard
disease
way. For example, I do not have to catch a (2) ___________ to know that it can kill me. I know
jungle
the danger so I can avoid it. Also I do not have to go deep into the (3) ___________ to find out
about tigers. I can read all about it in a book.
Books provide the reader with so many facts and so much information. They have
certainly helped me in my daily life. I am better equipped to cope with living.
(4) ___________
ignorantly learning things the hard way.
Otherwise I would go about (5) _____________
So I continue to read. Reading is indeed a good hobby.
Practice Listening
 Watch the video and then answer these
questions.

- What does the boy like to collect?

- Why does he do that?
- What does the girl like to read?
- Why do she like to read so much?
 Homework!

 Write a short passage about your hobby (about 5-6 sentences) using
this lesson’s vocabulary then submit to teacher on the next class.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!~