Unit 1 class 7: My Hobbies-Skills 2
1. Listening
1.1. Task 1 Unit 1 Grade 7
Do you know anything about collecting glass bottles? Do you think it is a good hobby? Why/Why not? (Do you know anything about collecting bottles? Do you think it’s a hobby? Why yes? Why not?)
Guide to answer
It means that you collect the glass bottles after you used. I think it is an easy and useful hobby. It also contributes to saving the environment. (It means you collect the bottles after you use them. I think it’s a useful and easy hobby to do. It also helps the environment.)
1.2. Task 2 Unit 1 Grade 7
Listen to an interview about hobbies. A 4!Teen reporter, Ngoc asks Mi about her hobby. Complete each blank in the word web with no more than three words (Listen to an interview about hobbies. A newspaper reporter 4! Teen asks Ngoc about her hobbies. Complete each gap in the word grid with no more than 3 words)
Guide to answer
first. Name of the hobby: collecting glass bottles
2. Started: two years ago/ 2 years ago
3. Person who shares the hobby with Mi: mother / mom
4. To do this hobby Mi has to:
a) collect bottles after use + get them from grandmother
b) make flower vases or lamps
c) use them as home decorations
5. Feelings about the hobby: useful
6. Future: will continue the hobby
Translation
Mi’s hobby
first. Hobby name: collecting bottles
2. Started: 2 years ago
3. People who share hobbies with Mi: mom
4. To make this hobby, you must.
a) tcollect vegetarian shells after use + receive them from grandma
b) make a vase or lamp
c) Use them as home decorations
5. Hobbies: useful
6. Future: will continue the hobby
Audio scripts
Ngoc: Today we’re talking about your hobby, collecting glass bottles. It’s quite unusual, isn’t it?
Mi: Yes, it is.
Ngoc: When did you start your hobby?
Mi: Two years ago. I watched a TV program about this hobby and liked it right away.
Ngoc: Do you share this hobby with anyone?
Mi: Yes, my mum loves it too.
Ngoc: Is it difficult?
Mi: No, it isn’t. I just collect all the beautifull glass bottles after we use them. My grandmother also gives me some.
Ngoc: What do you do with these bottles?
Mi: I can make flower vase or lamps from them. I keep some unique bottles as they are and place them in different places in the house. They become home decorations.
Ngoc: Do you think you will continue your hobby in the future?
Mi: Certainly, it’s a useful hobby. It can help save the environment.
Ngoc: Thank you, Mi.
Translation
Ngoc: Today we are talking about your hobby, collecting glass bottles. It’s pretty strange, isn’t it?
Mi: Right.
gem: When did you start that hobby?
Mi: Two years ago. I watched a TV show about this hobby and liked it immediately.
Ngoc: Do you share this hobby with anyone?
Mi: Yes, my mom likes it too.
Ngoc: Is it difficult?
Mi: No, not at all. I just collect all the beautiful glass bottles after we use them. My grandmother also gave me some shells.
gem: What do you do with these bottles?
Mi: I can make vases or flower lamps from them. I keep some bottles as unique as they are and place them in different places in the house. They become home decorations.
gem: Do you think you will continue your hobby in the future?
Mi: Sure, it’s a useful hobby. It can help save the environment.
gem: Thank you, Mi.
2. Writing
2.1. Task 3 Unit 1 grade 7
Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about each other’s hobby. Take notes below (Work in groups. Ask and answer questions about each person’s preferences. Notes below)
Guide to answer
Hoa’s hobby
first. Name of the hobby: swimming
2. When he/she started the hobby: 1 year ago
3. Who he/she shares it with: her brother
4. To do this hobby you have to: practice swimming
5. Feelings about the hobby: interesting
6. Future: will continue the hobby and do more
Translation
Hoa’s hobby
first. Hobby name: swimming
2. When did she start her hobby: 1 year ago
3. Who does she share hobbies with: her brother
4. To do this hobby you must: practice swimming slowly
5. Feeling about hobbies: interesting
6. Future: continue hobbies and swim more
2.2. Task 4 Unit 1 grade 7
Now, write a paragraph about your classmate’s hobby. Use the notes from 3. Start your paragraph as shown below (Now, write a paragraph about your classmates’ hobbies. Use the notes in section 3. Start the paragraph from the expression below)
Guide to answer
Hoa is my classmate. Her hobby is swimming. She started to swim 1 year ago. She usually goes swimming with her brother. She had to practice swimming for this hobby. She finds this hobby interesting and relaxed. In the future, she will go swimming more.
Translation
Hoa is my classmate. Her hobby is swimming. She started swimming lessons 1 year ago. She often goes swimming with her brother. She had to practice swimming gradually for this hobby. She finds this hobby interesting and relaxing. In the future, she will go swimming more.
3. Practice Task 1
Write questions for the answers
first. A: Where on holiday?
B: I like going to the mountains on holiday.
2. A: Who at school?
B: I like sitting next to my friend Jack at school.
3. A: What kind big?
B: My friends like listening to rap music.
4. A: What on Sunday evenings?
B: I enjoy going to the cinema.
4. Practice Task 2
Write about your book collection. Complete the gaps of the paragraph, using the cue given to you
first. Name of your collection: books
- books about animals and plants; story books; books about school subjects
- books about English-speaking countries
2. How you collect them:
- buy from bookshops or second-hand book stalls
- get from friends or family members
3. Why you collect them:
- get information and facts
- broaden knowledge and understanding
4. Your plan in the future:
- make the collection larger
- open library
5. Conclusion
In this lesson, in the Listening part, students will learn many tips when listening to the information content to fill in the blanks; The Writing section will be written about your best friend’s hobby as well as future plans to pursue this hobby.
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