Unit 1: Leisure Time
Part 1: Getting Started
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Getting Started: Leisure Time
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- What do you usually do in your free time?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
- How many hours per week do you spend on hobbies?
💡 Common Leisure Activities:
- Indoor: reading, watching TV, playing video games, cooking, listening to music
- Outdoor: playing sports, cycling, swimming, hanging out with friends
- Online: surfing the Internet, browsing social media, watching videos
22. Dialogue: Talking About Leisure Activities
📖 Conversation between Mai and Nam
Mai: Hi Nam! What do you usually do in your free time?
Nam: I enjoy playing video games and watching movies. How about you?
Mai: I love reading books and listening to music. I'm also interested in doing DIY projects.
Nam: That sounds fun! I don't mind reading, but I prefer outdoor activities.
Mai: Do you like cycling?
Nam: Yes, I'm crazy about cycling! I cycle to school every day.
Mai: I dislike running, but I enjoy swimming. Would you like to go swimming this weekend?
Nam: I'd love to! Let's meet at the pool at 3 pm.
33. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | Type & Pronunciation | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| leisure | (n) /ˈleʒə(r)/ | thời gian rảnh | I read in my leisure time. |
| enjoy | (v) /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ | thưởng thức, thích | I enjoy reading books. |
| relax | (v) /rɪˈlæks/ | thư giãn | I relax by listening to music. |
| hang out | (phr.v) /hæŋ aʊt/ | đi chơi | I hang out with friends. |
| surf | (v) /sɜːf/ | lướt (web) | I surf the Internet. |
44. Verbs of Liking
Expressing preferences:
- Strong liking: love, adore, be crazy about
- Medium liking: like, enjoy, prefer, be keen on, be interested in
- Disliking: dislike, hate, can't stand, don't mind
Examples:
- I love playing football.
- She enjoys reading books.
- He is keen on cycling.
- I don't mind watching TV.
- She can't stand doing homework.