#,Lesson 2,Hobbies,Lesson 2Hobbies,1,Read Aloud and try to learn by heart,“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”is a popular saying in English.There is much truth to this old saying.It means that in order to keep ourselves in good health,we must take sufficient recreation.Hobbies can provide us with interest,enjoyment,friendship,knowledge,and recreation.,A hobby is a leisure-time interest or activity taken up primarily for pleasure.It is the oasis in a desert of routine for people who are engaged in working day after day.A hobby can be anything a person likes to do in his spare time.Everyone may have his own favorite hobby.Hobbyists swim,ski,skate play all kinds of ball games,grow flowers,climb mountains,and hunt animals.Hobbyists also draw pictures,play music,watch movies,and make collections.,Read Aloud and try to learn by,2,Next reader,Hobbies can be classified into two categories:mental hobbies and physical hobbies.The former mainly benefits ones mental quality and the latter helps improve ones physical health.Hobbies like reading,painting,chess,and music belong to the first group and hobbies that involve ones physical activities such as gardening,traveling,and taking part in sports belong to the second group.,A hobby can be something from which we learn more about ourselves or about the world.It may introduce s to friends who share our enthusiasm or from whom we can also learn.It helps both manual and mental workers to relax after periods of hard work and provides a balance between work and play.It can help build or restore ones mental and physical health.,Next readerHobbies can be cla,3,Vocabulary Notes,Recreation-refreshing or entertaining oneself after work;relaxation,Oasis-fertile place,with water and trees,in a desert,Routine-tiring and regular way of doing things,Category-a class or group of things in a complete system of grouping,Enthusiasm-strong feeling of admiration or interest,great eagerness,Manual-done with or controlled by hands,Vocabulary NotesRecreation-re,4,Dialogue rehearsal,A:Are you free this weekend?,B:Yes,I am.Whats up?,A:Would you please go to a dance party with with me?,B:With pleasure.I suppose you dance often.,A:Oh,no.As a matter of fact,I havent danced in a long time.,B:But Ive been told that you dance wonderfully well.,A:Thank you.You like dancing a lot,right?,B:No.Just a bit.,A:What are your favorite dances?,B:I dont know.I like the fox-trot and waltz.,A:How about Rock and Roll?,B:To be honest,I dont like loud music.I prefer classical music and dance.,A:And tango?,B:Its beautiful but I cant dance it very well.,A:Youre being modest.Im sure youre very good.Then Ill see you at 6,Ok?,B:Ok,Dialogue rehearsalA:Are you f,5,With a partner-,Work with your partner to create your own dialogue by replacing some of the words or expressions.(Two friends chatting on the weekend.),With a partner-Work with your,6,Individual Work,Talk about hobbies using the following expressions.,Mountain climbing/Hiking/Fishing:,Have some fresh air,Offer an active rest,Keep fit,Enjoy natural and artificial scenery,Get closer to nature,Stretch your legs,Stay healthy,Individual WorkTalk about hobb,7,Playing/Listening to music,Get great pleasure,Be carefree and contented,Pop music:,Easy to understand and close to peoples life,Expresses the way people think and feel,Popular among public,Classical music,Graceful and noble,Makes people calm and introspective,Beautiful melody,reminds people of“good old days”,Playing/Listening to musicGet,8,Taking part in sports,Tennis/Badminton/Football/Ping Pong/Biking,Exciting and challenging,Test of physical and mental quickness,Bring the whole body into action,Cooperate with team members to work for a goal,Relieve boredom from work,Stay healthy and fit,Taking part in sportsTennis/B,9,In groups,Create new dialogues according to the following situations.,Several students talk about their personal hobbies.They may share a hobby or they may talk about different hobbies.,One of your classmates works very hard and has no hobbies.You offer some advice about finding a hobby but your classmate finds it hard to follow.,Three friends are talking about the best way to relax.The first likes keeping pets.The second likes seeing movies.The third likes collecting stamps and going on the internet.,Two students are interviewing a famous doctor.They ask about her interests.The doctor likes reading and dancing but the students do not.,In groupsCreate new dialogues,10,Use the following expressions if you need help:,Do you like/enjoy/love doing _?,Do you go for/care for _?,Are you keen on _?,Do you fancy _?,I wonder if you find _ interesting.,Do you find any pleasure in _?,May I ask if youre fond of _?,Do you take much interest in reading?,Are you often engaged in _?,What is your favorite hobby?,I(do)like/enjoy/love _,I really go for/care for _,Im very keen on _,I fancy _,Im rather fond of _,I find great pleasure in _,Ive taken a liking of _,I am interested in reading.,I am often _,My favori