- •Unit 3. Lifestyle: Leisure for pleasure
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Look at the following list of hobbies and leisure activities. Arrange them in order of their popularity with your classmates. Work in small groups.
- •3. Give personal information.
- •4. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions below.
- •5. Express your agreement or disagreement with the following quotes.
- •6. Read and choose the correct alternatives in the sentences below.
- •7. Add the adjectives in task 6 to the table below. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •8. Work with a partner. Choose the correct form.
- •9. Match a question in column a with an answer in column b.
- •10. Match a line in a with a line in b.
- •11. Use the words in the list below to express your preferences.
- •12. Give reasons why you enjoy doing something.
- •Vocabulary
- •13. Translate the derivatives; say to what part of speech they belong.
- •14. Choose the corresponding English word.
- •15. Match the parts of speech (a–d) with the lists of typical suffixes (1–4).
- •16. Match the words/phrases of similar meaning.
- •17. Match the words to their opposites.
- •18. Express the following in one word.
- •19. Find the odd word out.
- •20. Translate the sentences paying attention to the words in bold.
- •21. Read and translate the sentences.
- •22. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •23. Complete the sentences with the prepositions in the box.
- •24. Match the sentence beginnings (a-g) with their endings (1-7).
- •25. Complete the paragraph with the prepositions from the box.
- •26. Work with a partner. Discuss the following question:
- •Fill Your Free Time with fulfilling activities
- •27. Are these statements true or false?
- •28. Complete the paragraph using the words from the box.
- •29. Read the article and do the task after it. How to Start the Active Leisure Habit
- •31. Complete the following table.
- •36. Complete the sentences putting the verbs in the Past Simple Tense.
- •37. Make the following sentences negative.
- •38. Complete the sentences. Put the verb into the correct form, positive or negative.
- •39. Rewrite each sentence as positive, negative or a general question, according to the instructions.
- •40. Ask questions about the information in italics.
- •46. Write negative sentences with the verb in the correct form.
- •47. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb given in the box.
- •48. Make these sentences into general questions. Give short answers.
- •49. Complete the sentences.
- •50. Ask questions about the information in italics.
- •51. Work with a partner. Act out the following dialogue.
- •52. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the questions.
- •54. Explain the meaning of the following words and collocations.
- •55. Express the following in one word.
- •56. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •57. Take roles and act out the following dialogues. The first one is between Mrs Smith and her younger son John. The second is between Mrs Smith and a shop assistant.
- •58. Express your agreement or disagreement with the following quotes.
- •59. Discuss the following in small groups.
17. Match the words to their opposites.
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1 labour |
a enjoyable |
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2 amateur |
b low |
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3 boring |
c leisure |
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4 difficult |
d reduce |
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5 high |
e easy |
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6 satisfy |
f professional |
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7 increase |
g disappoint |
18. Express the following in one word.
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wellbeing, fascinating, hobby, demanding, leisure, fulfilling, fulfilled |
time available for ease and relaxation
an activity like sport or reading that one enjoys doing in one’s spare time
the condition of being healthy, happy, and having no problems
satisfied with your life because you feel that what you do, for example at work, is interesting, useful, and important
making you feel fulfilled
extremely interesting
requiring especially great patience and effort and skill
19. Find the odd word out.
recreation, leisure, entertainment, hobby, pastime, labour, relaxation;
enjoyable, pleasant, pleasurable, boring, satisfying, entertaining;
interesting, absorbing, fascinating, disappointing, exciting, inspiring;
challenging, demanding, difficult, effortless, hard, heavy, tough, laborious.
20. Translate the sentences paying attention to the words in bold.
“Hello, everybody”, said Robin cheerfully.
They have been happily married for 30 years.
The two children were playing happily in the garden.
She left so suddenly, he didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.
“She plays the piano beautifully.” “Yes, she certainly is very gifted.”
Choosing the lead was extremely difficult as all the actors were extremely talented.
Victor was fascinated, and he listened attentively and with increasing interest.
Finding money for everything is becoming increasingly difficult.
My doctor has told me that I shouldn’t try and do anything too physically demanding.
Teaching young children is certainly challenging, both mentally and physically.
Eating healthily and taking regular exercise is the only reliable method of losing weight.
The doctor was cheerful and efficient, which immediately made me more relaxed.
21. Read and translate the sentences.
1. What kind of activities do you enjoy? 2. She enjoys horse-riding and other outdoor activities. 3. Exercise may be hard work, but it can also be enjoyable. 4. She spent the week quite enjoyably, reading books and going for long walks. 5. If you organize your days properly, you’ll get much more enjoyment out of your trip. 6. He normally prefers classical music to rock. 7. I really have no particular preference – you choose. 8. I chose to study law because I thought it would be a challenge. 9. She left her last job because she didn’t find it challenging enough. 10. I found the book deeply absorbing. 11. Developing your own photographs can be an absorbing hobby. 12. She’s totally absorbed in her work. 13. It was a real thrill to meet our favourite pop stars. 14. Seeing a lion in the wild was a thrilling experience. 15. I felt thrilled to be back in Africa again. 16. Julie looked thrilled when she heard that she was going to Paris for a week. 17. It was a fascinating painting, with clever use of colour and light. 18. He was fascinated to discover that they had both been born in the same town on the same day. 19. The band disappointed thousands of fans by cancelling at the last minute. 20. We left the show feeling rather disappointed. 21. She couldn’t hide her disappointment at being left out of the team. 22. The meeting was very disappointing – nothing was agreed. 23. She played rather disappointingly in the piano competition and only came third. 24. A vegetarian diet can improve your health. 25. There’s been a big improvement in her marks already. I think she’s going to pass the exam. 26. Your Italian is good, but there’s still room for improvement. 27. When going for a job interview it is important that you present a smart, efficient appearance. 28. The way you dress, your phone manner, and your general efficiency are all vital pre-requisites for success in your job. 29. Design improvements in the computer system have increased our efficiency. 30. Our training programme has greatly improved efficiency and motivation among the workforce. 31. Anna finds that yoga and meditation help her in reducing stress. 32. A fulfilling career was all Barbara wanted, but she hadn’t yet found one. 33. I’m sure I’d be more fulfilled if I had a job that involved caring for other people.