Living Abroad (Intermediate)_Hobby

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. What is your hobby?
3. How much time do you spend on your hobby?
4. What other hobbies would you like to try? Why?
5. Which hobby do you think is the most difficult for you?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: Bill, do you have any plans this weekend?
Bill: Nothing special. I’ll just clean my room and go shopping.
Alex: Are you interested in hiking? I’ll go hiking with my friends. Do you want to come?
Bill: Wow, that’s nice! I’ve always thought of trying something new.
Alex: Yeah, I think you will like it. I feel relaxed when I take a walk in nature, that’s why I like hiking. How about you? What is your hobby?
Bill: My hobby is camping. I started camping with my father when I was in high school.
Alex: Amazing! Do you know how to camp? Can you teach me how?
Bill: Sure. I’ll bring my tent with me.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why does Alex like hiking?
Answer:
2. When did Bill start camping?
Answer:
3. What will Bill bring?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Hi, Martha. What do you do during your free time?
Student: I read novels during my free time. How about you?
Tutor: I usually play computer games during my free time.
Student:
a. That’s nice.
b. That’s not true.
c. Sure. That’s okay.
d. I don’t mind.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: I really like basketball. I practice playing every weekend.
Student: Wow! I also like playing basketball.
Tutor: That’s cool! Do you want to play with me on Saturday?
Student:
a. I don’t like basketball.
b. Of course! That would be fun.
c. I like baseball.
d. I don’t want to play with you.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: We are looking for someone who loves to draw.
Student: I love to draw buildings.
Tutor: That’s nice! Would you like join the art club?
Student:
a. No. That’s boring.
b. Whatever.
c. Yes, I would love to!
d. That’s a big problem.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I often see Jenny watching anime.
Student: What kinds of anime does she like?
Tutor: I think she likes fantasy and mystery.
Student:
a. Thank you for your help.
b. Those are nice. I like romance and comedy.
c. My pleasure.
d. You shouldn’t mind it.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Hey, Lucas. You like watching soccer games, right?
Student: Yes, I do. Why do you ask?
Tutor: I heard that there will be a live soccer game tonight. You should watch it.
Student:
a. Thanks. I will watch it.
b. It doesn’t matter.
c. Not at all.
d. It’s not a problem.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as your friend.
You will ask your tutor questions about his/her hobby.
Items to mention:
– favorite hobby
– time spent / how long
– how often
– with whom
– expensive or cheap
– indoor or outdoor
– safe or dangerous

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. a