Basic 2 Workbook Unit 10
Basic 2 Workbook Unit 10
Basic 2 Workbook Unit 10
Unit 10
Hobbies
Introduction
b. Put the words below into the correct category by writing them in the correct column.
c. Do you enjoy doing any of the activities from activity a? Why or why not? Discuss
with a partner.
b. Think of an idea for an in-store event for the U–Do Hobby Shop and write a short ad
for it.
Rollerblading
Going out for ice cream
Rock climbing
Horse riding
Going to a concert
Hiking
Bike riding
Going to a baking class
b. Alex and Kara decide to go out a second time. Again, they have trouble deciding
what to do. Match the activity with the reason why they can’t do that activity.
Activity Reason
1. Going out for ice cream _____ a. There are no show times that work.
2. Hiking _____ b. The gym is closed.
3. Going to see a movie _____ c. Alex doesn’t eat dairy foods.
4. Indoor rock climbing _____ d. Kara heard it may rain.
c. You and a friend are trying to decide what to do this weekend. Write a dialogue
between you and your friend. Use the dialogue from the computer lesson to help you.
You: ___________________________________________________
Your Friend: ___________________________________________________
You: ___________________________________________________
Your Friend: ___________________________________________________
You: ___________________________________________________
Your Friend: ___________________________________________________
b. Molly and Nate went rock climbing together. Complete their online chat using the
words below.
bike • hiking • outdoors • Rock climbing
c. Together with a partner, take turns reading the completed online chat from activity
b. Then, continue the conversation.
1. “I was always worrying about work while I was at home. I started painting and I
love it! It really relaxes me.” ___
2. “I play chess once a week with my neighbor. The game really helps me think in
new ways.” ___
3. “I met my best friend at a jewelry making workshop three years ago. We both
really enjoy making our own jewelry, and we still go together to workshops.” ___
4. “I didn’t always enjoy swimming. I felt I wasn’t a strong enough swimmer. But
then I took swimming lessons and now I am a really strong swimmer! I go
swimming twice a week.” ___
5. “Baking has always been my favorite hobby. My friend told me that I should
open a bakery. Well, I did! Now my hobby is my new business!” ___
6. “My friends aren’t always able to get together on the weekends. To keep myself
busy, I teach myself to play new songs on my guitar.” ___
b. Tell your partner about your hobbies and why they are important to you.
Interesting Hobbies
a. In this lesson you heard about people’s hobbies. Match the activity in column B with
the name of the person from the podcast in column A.
A B
1. Jenna… ___ a. plays the guitar.
2. Dave… ___ b. sings.
3. Charlotte… ___ c. goes horseback riding.
4. Tony… ___ d. flips furniture.
5. Angel… ___ e. plays piano.
b. The following sentences are false. Correct them to make them true, according to the
podcast.
d. Take turns with a partner reading the conversation you wrote in activity c. Did you
choose any of the same hobbies?