Hobbies

and
Interests
 Read the quotes. Do you agree or
disagree? Why/why not?

● “Hard work done for a hobby don’t feel so hard!”

(Amit Kalantri)

● “Try new hobbies. Develop new interests. Pursue new experiences.

When you expand your interests, you increase your opportunities for
happiness.”
(Richelle E. Goodrich)

● “Happy is the man who can make a living by his hobby”

(George Bernard Shaw)
Hobbies
unwind
/ʌnˈwʌɪnd/

verb
problem-solving skills
 engage in -
заниматься,
участвовать в
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

verb
be (stuck) in a rut
 explore the
world -
исследовать
мир
/ɪkˈsplɔːr/
think outside
the box
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pick up a hobby
problem-solving skills unwind pick up a hobby engage in
think outside the box (stuck) in a rut explore the world

1. If you feel like you are _________ and not making progress, it's time to try something new.
2. One of the best ways to expand your horizons and gain new perspectives is to _________ and
travel to new places.
3. After a long day of work, sometimes all you need is to _________ and relax with a good book or
a soothing bath.
4. During the pandemic, many people _________ like gardening, painting, or cooking to pass the
time and reduce stress.
5. In order to find solutions to difficult problems, it's often necessary to _________ and explore
new perspectives.
6. To have good mental and physical health, it's important to _________ regular exercise and self-
care practices.
7. In today's changing world, strong _________ are important for success in almost any field.
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What hobbies do you have? Why are

they important for you?
● Are there any hobbies or interests you've
always wanted to try but haven't had the
chance to yet?

● How do you balance your hobby or

interest with your other responsibilities
and obligations?

● What are some of the benefits you've

experienced from engaging in your
hobby/interest?