1、Lesson 2HobbiesRead 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,enjoyme
2、nt,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 fa
3、vorite 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.Next readerHobbies can be classified into two categories:mental hobbies and physical hobbies.The former mainly be
4、nefits 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 somet
5、hing 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
6、 ones mental and physical health.Vocabulary NotesRecreation-refreshing or entertaining oneself after work;relaxationOasis-fertile place,with water and trees,in a desertRoutine-tiring and regular way of doing thingsCategory-a class or group of things in a complete system of groupingEnthusiasm-strong
7、feeling of admiration or interest,great eagernessManual-done with or controlled by handsDialogue rehearsalA: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 lon
8、g 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 tan
9、go?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:OkWith 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.)Individual WorkTalk about h
10、obbies using the following expressions.Mountain climbing/Hiking/Fishing:Have some fresh airOffer an active restKeep fitEnjoy natural and artificial sceneryGet closer to natureStretch your legsStay healthyPlaying/Listening to musicGet great pleasureBe carefree and contentedPop music:Easy to understan
11、d and close to peoples lifeExpresses the way people think and feelPopular among publicClassical musicGraceful and nobleMakes people calm and introspectiveBeautiful melody,reminds people of“good old days”Taking part in sportsTennis/Badminton/Football/Ping Pong/BikingExciting and challengingTest of ph
12、ysical and mental quicknessBring the whole body into actionCooperate with team members to work for a goalRelieve boredom from workStay healthy and fitIn groupsCreate new dialogues according to the following situations.1.Several students talk about their personal hobbies.They may share a hobby or the
13、y may talk about different hobbies.2.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.3.Three friends are talking about the best way to relax.The first likes keeping pets.The second likes seeing movies.Th
14、e third likes collecting stamps and going on the internet.4.Two students are interviewing a famous doctor.They ask about her interests.The doctor likes reading and dancing but the students do not.Use the following expressions if you need help:1.Do you like/enjoy/love doing _?2.Do you go for/care for
15、 _?3.Are you keen on _?4.Do you fancy _?5.I wonder if you find _ interesting.6.Do you find any pleasure in _?7.May I ask if youre fond of _?8.Do you take much interest in reading?9.Are you often engaged in _?10.What is your favorite hobby?1.I(do)like/enjoy/love _2.I really go for/care for _3.Im very
16、 keen on _4.I fancy _5.Im rather fond of _6.I find great pleasure in _7.Ive taken a liking of _8.I am interested in reading.9.I am often _10.My favorite hobby is _11.Im crazy about/mad about _In groups-Discuss(in English)whether watching TV has more advantages or disadvantages.I will then ask people
17、 to debate in front of the class.Advantages:Convenient and cheap source of entertainment Offers educational programs Great comfort to lonely old people Keeps informed about current events,science and politics Can satisfy different groups of people Lets people forget the pressure and challenges of wo
18、rkDisadvantages:Takes up too much free time Totally passive,kills imagination and creation Some programs are offensive,violent Commercials can manipulate people Distraction from work or study Can hurt your eyes Makes people lazy/uninterested in other activitiesListen and RetellListen to the followin
19、g story then try to retell it in your own words.In English.Talk about what you learned from the story.Giving a speechPrepare and deliver a speech on one of the following topics.Try to make your speech logical,convincing,and coherent.An outline is given for the first topic if you need an example.Topi
20、c:Surfing the Internet is my Favorite HobbyOutline:1.IT industry represents the latest technological development.2.I like to surf the internet for the latest information.3.Chatting online is a good way for people to speak their mind freely.More topics:Domestic films or Foreign films?The Pleasure of Listening to Music The Pleasure of Cooking The Joy of Collecting Stamps The Love of Football My favorite hobby is _
