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Hobbies and Pastimes​

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People are talking about hobbies and pastimes. Listen and number the pictures.

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1. Do you have any hobbies?

"Definitely yes, everyone has at least one leisure pursuit and I am no exception. My perennial hobby is watching movies. Currently, I am watching a TV series called Bojack Horseman on Netflix. It’s really interesting and hopefully, I can finish the final season this weekend."

perennial: lâu năm

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2. What hobbies are popular in your country?

"Well, there are plenty of recreational activities that Vietnamese people enjoy doing in their spare time. Generally speaking, Vietnamese love listening to music on music streaming websites such as Zing MP3 or Spotify because they offer a variety of songs free of charge. Another hobby that has gained popularity recently is travelling. By travelling to new places, people can have the chance to see beautiful landscapes and broaden their horizons."

generally speaking: nói chung

music streaming website: trang web phát nhạc

a variety of: đa dạng

free of charge: miễn phí

gain popularity: phổ biến

broaden one’s horizons: mở mang đầu óc

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Answer the following question in 2 to 3 sentences using the vocabulary and structures that you have learned:

Do you have any hobbies? 

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Answer the following question in 2 to 3 sentences using the vocabulary and structures that you have learned:

Are there any hobbies you would like to have in the future? 

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What are some advantages of having hobbies? Answer the following question in 2 to 3 sentences using the vocabulary and structures that you have learned:

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