(No.3-1) ~My favorite things~ ~Hobbies~ At the canteen Gina Jane Gina Jane Gina Jane Gina I m really interested in taking photos. : Is that your favorite pastime? : Yes, I enjoy doing it. That's a great pastime. I am interested in it, too. Really? I can teach you how. Thank you so much. That s very kind of you. Let s get started. In the classroom Mike Kevin Mike Kevin Mike Kevin Mike : Hey Kevin, do you have any particular hobbies? : Yes, I m interested in computers. : That s a wonderful hobby. : How about you? : I like to travel. : It s wonderful, but it is quite expensive for me. : I agree, that s why I am saving my money most of the time. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 1
Short Quiz Image this situation. Your cousin had his/her Christmas vacation in your house. He/She wants to know more about you. Answer the following questions below. 1. What do you usually do during your free time? 2. What are your hobbies? 3. Do you like to travel in different places? 4. Do you hang out with friends during your free time? 5. Are you fond of reading books and other reading materials? 6. Do you listen to music sometimes? 7. Do you have a particular hobby that you used to do? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 2
(No.3-2) ~My favorite things~ ~About movies and music~ At the hallway John George : What do you do sometimes, George? : Sometimes, I go to jazz clubs to enjoy live performances. John George John George John George : Do you play any musical instruments? : I play the piano. : Oh! That s great. : Do you like to play the piano? : Yes, of course. : I can teach you. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 3
At the mall Bill Ana Bill Let s watch a movie! Sure, what are your movie preferences? I like action movies. How about you? Do you like action movies? Ana Bill Ana : Any movie is OK for me. : Good, so let us go and watch then. : Sure. Short Quiz 1. How often do you watch movie in a year? 2. What movie have you seen recently? 3. Do you watch movies in a theater or at home? 4. Do you like listening to music sometimes during your free time? 5. What kind of music do you like to listen to? 6. Do you know how to play musical instruments? 7. What instruments can you play? 8. What s your favorite movie? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 4
(No.3-3) ~My favorite things~ ~Reading~ At the library Jason Harry Jason Harry Jason Harry : I like to stay here in the library. How about you? : I often go to bookstores on weekends. : What do you usually read there? : I read those as easy as comic books. : I like them too. They re so funny. : They actually are. Actually, I have comic books at home. Jason Harry Jason : Can I borrow? : Sure. : OK, thank you. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 5
In the living room Jane Mary : Do you like reading newspapers? : Yes, I like reading newspapers. How about you? Jane : I read a financial paper everyday. Mary Jane Mary Jane : Isn t that difficult to read? : No, it s not. I am already used to it. : You must be very smart. : Not really. I just enjoy reading it. Short Quiz 1. Are you fond of reading different books? 2. Do you read articles in the newspaper? 3. What particular column of the newspaper do you first browse over? 4. Are you familiar with the works of William Shakespeare? 5. Have you heard of the love story about Romeo and Juliet? 6. Have you tried reading novels or paperbacks? 7. What kind of books do you like? Why? 8. Who are your favorite authors? 9. Do you learn something from the books you ve read? 10.What do you think are the advantages when you read? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 6
(No.3-4) ~My favourite things~ ~Sports~ At the lobby Jim Chris Jim Chris Jim Chris Jim : What sports do you like? : I like tennis. : Really? Me too. : Let s play together sometime. : Sure I really want to play with you. : That s great. Be prepared. : Sure, no problem. In the classroom Cherry Michelle Cherry Michelle Cherry Michelle Cherry Michelle : What will you do this winter? : I ll try snowboarding next winter. : How about you? : I ll stay indoors. I m not good at any sports. : Try snowboarding, I can teach you how. : Isn t it dangerous? : Not so if you re just careful. : I m sure I can try it. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 7
Short Quiz 1. What is your favorite sport? 2. How often do you play your favorite sport? 3. Do you like to jog every morning? 4. What kind of winter sports do you like? Why? 5. Do you play basketball or badminton sometimes? 6. Are you playing with your friends or relatives? 7. Do you play during weekends? 8. What are the advantages when you are involved in sports? 9. Have you tried for a national or international competition? 10. How does it feel to be part of a group or team? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 8
(No.3-5) ~My favorite things~ ~Watching sports In the living room Jack Gino : I like to watch sports. : We re the same. I often watch sports broadcasts on TV. Jack Gino Jack Gino Jack : Do you also watch that in the stadium? : I sometimes go to the stadium to watch games. : I prefer watching on stadium than on TV. : I heard that it s really fun to watch in the stadium. : Yes, it is true. At the stadium Ben Mark : I love the atmosphere in the stadium. : Yes, it s fun to be here. I love to cheer my favorite soccer team. Ben Mark Ben : Me too. I like to hear the crowd shouting. : It s really great. It makes the game more enjoyable. : Of course and you can see many fans cheering their favorite players. Mark : Yeah, you re right! (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 9
Short Quiz 1. What kind of sports do you like watching? 2. Where do you usually watch your favorite sport? 3. Are you watching NBA games? 4. Who is/are your favorite player/s? 5. What specific attitudes do you like best with the players? 6. What is your favorite basketball team? A team of other sports? 7. Why do you like to watch ballgames on TV? 8. What is the most unforgettable game you have ever seen? 9. Why do you think it s unforgettable? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 10
(No.3-1) ~My favorite things~ ~TV program~ At the Waiting Shed Mary Ana What will you do when you come home The first thing I do when I come home is to turn the TV on. But, I don t really watch it, it s just one of my habits. Mary : You know I really like animated shows. I never miss watching it. Ana Mary Ana : I heard that it s a very nice show. Many people watch it. : It s true. I recommend it to you. : OK, I will try it. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 11
In the living room Michelle I want to watch the CNN news. This program is really interesting and informative. Sarah : I did not know we have the same favourite news programs. I recommend it to my friends. Michelle : I will try doing that too. But I think they are not that interested. Sarah : That s too bad. It s a very good show they are missing. Michelle : You re right. Short Quiz 1. Do you like watching TV programs? 2. What TV programs do you like to watch? 3. How many hours do you spend watching TV programs in a day? 4. What s your ultimate or best TV program you ve ever watched? Why? 5. Who are your favorite actors and or actresses? 6. Why do you like them? 7. Do you sometimes watch comedy shows? 8. Are you fond of watching cartoon or animated programs? Why? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 12
(No.3-7) ~My favorite things~ ~Clothes~ At the shopping mall Jane : I m not interested in famous branded products. They re too expensive for me. Grace Jane Grace Jane : So am I. I d rather buy simple and reasonable clothes. : Really! So where do you usually shop? : I usually buy clothes on bargain sales at the mall. : I will try it. In the dressing room Kelly : I m very particular about clothing. I want to look stylish. How about you? Kate : I don t care too much about clothing. As long as my clothes are clean, I m fine. Kelly Kate Kelly Kate : So you don t care about fashion. : Yes, I don t. : Why don t you try it? It s nice. : OK, maybe some other time. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 13
Short Quiz 1. What style of clothes do you like to wear? 2. Do you like to wear the latest fashion trend nowadays? 3. Are you interested in buying designer clothes (i.e. Oscar dela Renta, Hermes, Vera Wang etc) or branded cloth (i.e. Levis, Marks and Spencers etc)? 4. Do you spend time thinking what kind of clothes you would wear during the day? 5. Are you very particular with clothes in terms of cleanliness? 6. Do you usually buy clothes during special occasions? 7. What color of dress do you usually wear or would you like to wear? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 14
(No.3-8) ~My favorite things~ ~Driving a car~ Along the highway Jason : A 30-kilometer traffic jam ahead? I wonder what s causing the traffic jam. Mike Jason Mike Jason : Maybe it s because of a car accident. : I think so. I really hate traffic while driving. : It s really annoying. : It can give me terrible headaches. At the car shop Mr. Howard : I spend a lot of time doing maintenance works on my car. I m thinking of buying a new one. Salesman Mr. Howard Salesman Mr. Howard Salesman : What model do you want, sir? : I want to buy the newest model of Mazda. : That car is in demand this season. : Really? I ll buy it. : This way. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 15
Short Quiz 1. Do you know how to drive? 2. How do you feel when you are driving? 3. Are you using your car every time you go out of your house? 4. Have you committed traffic violations while driving? 5. Do you drive carefully? Did you experience accident? 6. Do you drive when you re drunk? When answering your mobile phone? When you don t have your contact lenses/eyeglass on? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 16
(No.3-9) ~My favorite things~ ~Lessons~ In the classroom Bill Mark What will you do this summer? I ve decided to take up dance lessons. How about you? Bill Mark Bill I want to attend landscaping lessons. : That must be difficult. : No. If you re just interested to learn, everything will come easy. Mark : Yeah, I guess so. In the living room Betty Emily Betty Emily Betty Emily Betty Do you take any kind of lesson? I m learning flower arrangement. How many lessons do you have a week? I have my lesson once a week. How about you? : I am taking language lessons 4 times a week. : That must be hard for you. : Yes, it is. (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 17
Short Quiz 1. Have you tried painting or cooking lessons? 2. What kind of lessons have you taken? 3. Why do you take these kinds of lessons? 4. Do you enjoy learning new things? 5. What were the things you learn from your previous lessons? (C)English Island Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 18