Numerous, to define, to enlarge, particular, to broaden, philately, sewing, to indulge in, inner harmony, pastime occupation, to vary, city-dwellers, accessible, mountaineering, landscapes, seascapes, photographic, record, artistic, to radiate, self-expression, mysterious, harmonious, knapsack, crucial.
Split the following words into 3 groups according to their aspiration types and read them aloud.
Personal, spending, occupation, cards, coins, stickers, support, consider, character, pastime, depends, picture-taking, keen, peace, accustoms, public.
Split the sentences from the text into sense-groups, and read them aloud. Use Low-Rise in the non-final sense-groups and Low-Fall in the final sense-groups.
The main thing about hobbies is that they enlarge our knowledge in some particular field and broaden our outlook as well as add to our personal attraction and experience in life.
The character of your pastime occupation can vary greatly and depends upon a lot of factors. People who are interested in photography always have their cameras on them to be ready to take a shot any time. When sitting with a pencil over my album I feel at peace with the world and seem to radiate the harmony of the Universe. Another thing I can hardly imagine my life without is music. What you really need is just a knapsack with those few things necessary for a hike.
Reading Comprehension
Consult the text to answer the following questions.
1. How is hobby usually defined? What is the origin of the word?
2. What are the most popular hobbies? Is healthy way of life a hobby?
3. Do some people consider healthy way of life to be their hobby?
4. How do city-dwellers prefer to spend their days-off?
5. Through what can the opportunity to enjoy wild nature be accessible?
6. How is drawing characterized judging from the text?
7. Does the girl like to draw? What does she feel about it?
8. What does Kate consider to be the most mysterious art?
9. What helps the girl to get rid of her tension?
10. What does the young lady think about dancing?
11. What kind of hobby does the girl’s friend have? Describe it.
12. Who is a real collector?
13. Which ways of spending free time do you know?
Find evidence in the text to support the following statements.
1. Personal interests are numerous.
2. The right choice of hobby is very important.
3. The character of one’s pastime occupation can vary greatly.
4. Kate is a rather sociable person.
5. The girl likes music and dancing a lot.
6. Hobbies can change one’s life completely.
Agree or disagree with the following.
