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Unit One Time to Relax
SectionB 2a--3c
Vocabulary in Use
calligraphy
2a Match the words in the box with the verbs below, Some words can go together with more than one verb.
collect do go play write
tennis
football
coins
hiking
stories
skiing
ice skating
postcards
stamps
poems
guitar
collect do go play write
2a Match the words in the box with the verbs below, Some words can go together with more than one verb.
tennis
football
coins
hiking
stories
skiing
ice skating
postcards
stamps
poems
guitar
calligraphy
2b Complete the conversation with the phrases in the box, Use the correct forms of the verbs.
get over take up give up reduce stress find it fun to (do sth)
A: Hey, I heard you're thinking about a hobby?
B: Yes, I am. Any suggestions?
A:Well, I paint, It's a great way_________________ and express myself.
B: That sounds fun, but I'm worried about not being good at it.
A: Don't worry. Everyone starts somewhere.
As long as you don't , you'll get better at it over time.
B: Right! I should my fear of failure and just try to have fun.
A: Exactly! Painting is a great way to discover your creative side too.
taking up
find it fun to
to reduce stress
give up
get over
2c Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
achievement instructor chat similarity perform
My biggest inspiration is my dance . When I first started dancing, I was really scared to in front of others. I didn't want to talk to my instructor about it because he seemed very strict. However, we after class one day, and I realized that he was surprisingly nice! He told me that a lot of his students had _____________ fears. He helped me to get over my fear, My greatest ________________ so far is dancing in front of hundreds of people last year. I was quite calm when I danced on stage, and I had a great time after all!
instructor
perform
chatted
similar
achievement
Free talk
What free-time activities can you see in the video?
painting
writing poems
reading books
horse riding
Horse riding is my favourite free-time activity.
What is your favourite free-time activity?
Lead-in
Let’s read a text about students’ free-time activities.
1. What is the text?
2. Who are these two people?
3. What’s the topic of the posts?
2 Posts.帖子
It’s a poster.发帖者
Someone who publishes sth. such as a message or picture on a website or using social media.
It’s a replier. 回复者
A person or thing that replies or responds.
It’s about our free-time activities.
Read one of the posts on the forum.
What is your favourite free-time activities?
Hi, everyone! I’d like to take up a new free-time activity, and I’m hoping to get some ideas. What do you do? Why do you like it? Please tell me more!
Jason
UK
Jason needs our help! If you were a member of this forum /ˈfɔːrəm/ 论坛, what would you tell him?
Read another post and learn Shuyin’s favourite activity.
What is Shuyin’s favourite free-time activity?
Her favourite free-time activity is horse riding.
Shuyin
horse riding
WHEN
does she do it now?
WHERE
does she do it now?
WHY
does she like it?
HOW
did it start?
Her grandfather took her to ride a horse when she was six.
Every weekend
At her grandfather’s farm
• She enjoys being in nature.
• Horse riding helps her stay fit.
• She can spend time with her best friends Nini.
WHAT
does she like to do?
Horse riding
Complete the mind map with the information about Shuyin's favourite free-time activity.
3a
3b Create a similar mind map for your own favourite free-time activity.
I have many free-time activities, like playing basketball, listening to music, and watching movies. But my favourite free-time activity is hiking.
When I was 12, my uncle took me to climb a mountain near our town. It was such a wonderful experience! Now I go hiking with my best friend, Li Tao, in the nearby hills every Saturday.
I love hiking because I enjoy breathing fresh air and admiring the beautiful landscape. Hiking also helps me build up my strength(增强体能) and keep healthy. But most importantly, it lets me relax and forget the stress from school! Li Tao and I always have a great time talking and laughing on the way. I'm lucky to have such a good friend to share this hobby with.
WHEN
does she do it now?
WHERE
does she do it now?
WHY
does she like it?
HOW
did it start?
When I was 12, my uncle took me to climb a mountain near our town.
Every Saturday.
In the nearby hills.
She likes it because she enjoys being in nature, it helps her stay fit, and she can spend time with her friend Li Tao.
WHAT
does she like to do?
She likes to go hiking.
My favourite free-time activity is writing poems.
I started this activity when I was 12, after my English teacher encouraged me to put my feelings into words.
I like to do it because it lets me show my true self and understand my feelings better.
It makes me really happy when I finish a poem that perfectly shows a moment or a mood.
I find it fun to play with words and create clear pictures.
It lets me express myself and feel calm.
I enjoy sitting by the window and writing when I have free time after finishing my homework, and it helps me relax and forget about the stress of school.
My favourite free-time activity is playing basketball.
I started this activity when I was 10, after I watched a basketball game on TV with my dad.
I like to do it because it helps me stay strong and healthy, and I can play with my friends.
It makes me really happy when we win a game together.
I find it fun to run, jump, and pass the ball with my teammates.
It lets me make new friends and learn how to work with others.
I enjoy playing basketball when I have free time after school, especially when the weather is nice.
My favourite free-time activity is playing the flute.
I started this activity when I was 11, after my music teacher showed me how beautiful the flute sounds.
I like to do it because it helps me feel calm and relaxed.
It makes me really happy when I can play a new song well.
I find it fun to learn new pieces and make beautiful music.
It lets me express my feelings through music.
I enjoy playing the flute when I have free time after school.
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