Go fishing

Listen to music

Surf the Internet

Go to the cinema

Go swimming

Go dancing

Read books

Watch TV

Play video games

Play an instrument

Do exercises

Go shopping

Play/do sports

Hang out with friends

Go camping

Play cards

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Period 2. Unit 1 Leisure activities
Lesson 1: GETTING STARTED
IT'S RIGHT UP MY STREET!
Mai

Phuc

Nick

GETTING STARTED

IT'S RIGHT UP MY STREET!
Why do you think Mai, Phuc and Nick are there?

What are they holding in their hands?

What are they talking about?

Can you guess what Mai, Phuc and Nick like doing in their free time?

What can you see in the picture?

*Vocabulary:
1. check out /tRek aʊt/ (v)
2. trick /trɪk/ (n)
3. craft kit /krɑːft kɪt / (v)
4. sticker /ˈstɪkə(r) /(n)
5. improve /ɪmˈpruːv / (v)
6. tool /tuːl/ (n)
- kiểm tra, xem
- mẹo, trò lừa
- bộ đồ thủ công
- giấy dán, hình dán
*cải thiện *công cụ, dụng cụ
Checking vocabulary:
1. check out /trek aʊt/ (v)
2. trick /trɪk/ (n)
3. craft kit /krɑːft kɪt / (v)
4. sticker /ˈstɪkə(r) /(n)
5. improve /ɪmˈpruːv / (v)
6. tool /tuːl/ (n)
- kiểm tra, xem
- mẹo, trò lừa
- bộ đồ thủ công
- giấy dán, hình dán
*cải thiện *công cụ, dụng cụ
M: Check out this book, Phuc. 'My Mini Guide to Dog Training'.

P: Sounds great! Max'll like it too. Last weekend we learnt some tricks. I love to watch him. It's so much fun… Have you found your craft kit?

M: Yes, I've found this one. It's got everything: beads, stickers, wool, buttons… I don't know, it'll take all my savings.

P: But it's right up your street! Nick, what's that?

N: It's a CD of Vietnamese folk songs. I'll listen to it tonight.

M: And you'll be able to improve your Vietnamese!
N: Ha ha, not sure about that. But I think I'll enjoy listening to the melodies.

P: Look at the language website I sent you. It'll help you learn Vietnamese more easily.

N: Yes, I liked reading Doraemon comics while I was learning Japanese.

P: Stop reading comics! I'll bring you my favourite short story this Sunday when we play football.

M: Sorry but we have to hurry. Mum and dad are waiting. We need to buy some tools to build a new house for Max this weekend
a. Circle the correct answer.

*Phuc, Mai, and Nick are in a library / bookstore / sports club.

2. Phuc is looking for a book / dog / craft kit.

3. Max is Phuc's cat / goldfish / dog.

4. Mai has found a book / CD / craft kit for herself.

5. Nick's CD is of folk music / pop music / rock music.

6. Nick is trying to learn Vietnamese / Japanese / English.
b. Which leisure activities do you think Phuc, Mai, and Nick have? Tick (√) the boxes. Then find the information from the conversation to explain your choice.
Phuc

Mai

Nick
1. pet training
2. making crafts
3. reading
4. listening to music
5. learning languages
6. playing sports
7. helping parents with DIY projects
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DIY
c. Answer the questions.

_- To check out something _means to examine something or get more information about it in order to be certain that it is suitable (or true, or safe).

_- If something is right up your street, it is the type of thing that you are interested in or that you enjoy doing. _

_Before answering the questions, look at these notes_
c. Answer the questions.

*What does Mai mean when she says 'Check out this book'?

She means Phuc should examine this book.

2. What does Phuc mean when he says 'It's right up your street!'?

He means that it is the thing that Mai enjoys.
2. Find words/ phrases in the box to describe the photos. Then listen to check your answers.
texting

visiting museums

doing DIY

playing beach games

playing football

making crafts

playing computer games
3. Complete the following sentences with the words in the box. In some cases, more than one answer can be relevant.
boring

fun

exciting

relaxing

satisfied

good

*You do leisure activities in your free time and they make you feel _______________.

2. You can do _______________ activities such as yoga, or _______________ ones such as mountain biking or skateboarding.

3. Hobbies such as making crafts or collecting things are _______________.

4. You can surf the Internet but some people say this is _______________.

5. You can spend time with family and friends, or become a volunteer for the community. This will make you feel _______________.
4. GAME: CHANGING PARTNERS

Choose one leisure activity from 2 or 3. In pairs, talk about it. Try to keep going for one minute each. When the time is up, find a new partner and talk about another activity.

You may:

*describe the leisure activity *say if you have done this activity or not *share your feelings about the activity
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HOMEWORK

- Learn the new words by heart.

- Practice the dialogue again.

- Do exercises B1 in workbook (page 3).

- Prepare for Unit 1: A closer look 1.

Goodbye!

See you again!

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!