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7.7 HOBBIES
Language
NOUNS
MEANING
amusement
an enjoyable activity
hobby
frequent leisure activity
pastime
recreational activity
spare time
free time for recreation
tournament
competition
VERBS
MEANING
go sightseeing
visit tourist sites
nurture
to help grow
or develop
take up
start doing an activity
take part in
participate in
unwind
relax
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ADJECTIVES
MEANING
appealing
pleasing
fascinating
interesting
leisurely
unhurried
time-consuming
requiring a lot of time
thrilling
exciting
Idioms
get into = enjoy
Recently I’ve been getting into surfing.
get a kick out of = really enjoy something
I really get a kick out of camping because it is so much fun to
experience nature.
kill time = spend time to avoid boredom
I like to kill time by surfing the Internet
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PART 1
Let's talk about your hobbies and interests
Do you have any hobbies or interests?
Did you have any hobbies or interests when you were a child?
What free-time activities are popular in your country?
Are there any outdoor activities you would like to try in the future?
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