Unit 3: Leisure
1. NEW VOCABULARY: Free time activities
Vocabulary Definition Meaning
Reading (n) Looking at words in a book or paper to
Đọc sách
/ˈriːdɪŋ/ understand them.
Cycling (n)
Riding a bicycle for fun or exercise. Đi xe đạp
/ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
Shopping (n)
Buying things from stores. Mua sắm
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
Cooking (n)
Making food to eat. Nấu ăn
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/
Dancing (n)
Moving your body to music. Nhảy múa
/ˈdænsɪŋ/
Hiking (n)
Walking a long way in nature. Đi bộ đường dài
/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
Keeping fit (n.ph)
Staying healthy and strong. Giữ sức khỏe
/ˈkiːpɪŋ fɪt/
Playing chess (n.ph)
Playing a board game called chess. Chơi cờ vua
/ˈpleɪɪŋ tʃes/
Painting (n)
Making pictures with paint. Vẽ tranh
/ˈpɑːt taɪm wɜːk/
Hanging out with friends
Đi chơi với bạn
(n.ph) Spending time with friends.
bè
/ˈhæŋɪŋ aʊt wɪð frɛndz/
Playing an instrument
(n.ph) Making music with an instrument. Chơi nhạc cụ
/ˈpleɪɪŋ ən ˈɪnstrʊmənt/
1. Have you got any hobbies?
Useful Words & Phrases:
hobby, enjoy, relax, free time, interest, activity, fun
Sentence Patterns:
"Yes, I have a few hobbies like [hobby]."
"In my free time, I enjoy [activity]."
"This hobby helps me [benefit]."
Example Answer:
Yes, I have some hobbies. I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I usually listen to music
when I want to relax or feel happy. I also like reading because it helps me learn new words.
These hobbies make my free time fun and interesting.
2. What hobbies are popular in your country?
Useful Words & Phrases:
popular, common, young people, free time, sport, social media, trend
Sentence Patterns:
"In my country, many people like to [activity]."
"Popular hobbies include [activity 1] and [activity 2]."
"Young people often enjoy [activity]."
Example Answer:
In my country, many people like playing sports like football and badminton. Watching movies is
also very popular. Young people often spend time on social media and playing games online.
Some people enjoy cooking or gardening at home. These hobbies help people relax after work or
school.
3. Is there a hobby you would like to take up in the future?
Useful Words & Phrases:
take up, try, learn, interesting, future, plan, skill
Sentence Patterns:
"In the future, I want to try [hobby] because [reason]."
"I would like to learn [hobby] as it looks [adjective]."
"I think it will help me [benefit]."
Example Answer:
Yes, I want to take up painting in the future. I think it’s a great way to show feelings and be
creative. I always enjoy looking at beautiful pictures, and I want to make my own one day.
Painting also helps people feel calm and focused. I plan to join an art class when I have more
time.
4. What is your favorite leisure activity?
Useful Words & Phrases:
leisure, free time, favorite, relax, enjoy, fun, activity
Sentence Patterns:
"My favorite leisure activity is [activity]."
"I like it because it helps me [reason]."
"I often do it when I have free time."
Example Answer:
My favorite leisure activity is watching movies. I enjoy it because it helps me relax and forget
stress. I like different types of movies, but comedies are my favorite. I often watch movies at
home on my phone or laptop. It’s a fun way to enjoy my free time.
5. Do you prefer staying at home or going out in your free time?
Useful Words & Phrases:
prefer, stay at home, go out, free time, relax, friends, quiet, fun
Sentence Patterns:
"I prefer [staying at home/going out] because [reason]."
"When I have free time, I usually [activity]."
"Sometimes I [activity at home], but I also [activity outside]."
Example Answer:
I prefer staying at home in my free time. I feel more relaxed and comfortable. I usually read,
listen to music, or watch videos. But sometimes I go out with my friends to eat or shop. I enjoy
both, but staying home is more peaceful for me.
6. Do you think leisure time is important?
Useful Words & Phrases:
important, rest, relax, health, stress, free time, balance
Sentence Patterns:
"Yes, I think leisure time is important because [reason]."
"People need free time to [benefit]."
"Without free time, people can feel [problem]."
Example Answer:
Yes, I think leisure time is very important. People need time to rest and relax after working or
studying. It helps reduce stress and keeps the mind healthy. If people don’t have free time, they
can feel tired or unhappy. So I believe leisure time is good for everyone.
