Which of the following verbs doesn’t collocate with the noun “hobby”.
to select
to have
to spend
to put down
to share
to try
to run
to pursue
a hobby
3.10 Cross out the odd word:
to be
rather expensive
ready
widespread
popular among smb.
replaced by smth
mad about smth
wise
tired
arouse
fond of smth.
keen on smth.
Use the required preposition.
1. I am not interested … pop music but I am keen … rock music. 2. He is not very fond … dancing. 3. They are mad … collecting stamps. 4. Exploring the Internet is widespread … people of all ages. 5. It is a strange way … getting information. I don’t like it. 6. Volleyball is very popular … the students of our university. 7. I don’t want to occupy my leisure time … this boring occupation. 8. Nobody knows when this picture in our art gallery was replaced … its imitation. 9. She has no hobby to run … her free time. 10. He keeps fit because he goes in … sports. 11. If you want to escape … daily routine, fix traveling … your hobby. 12. I prefer watching soaps … TV … going … the cinema.
Match the words to make pairs of synonyms or antonyms.
to relax
to switch on
hobby
active
pursuit
passion
teenager
rarely
free
amateur
pastime
youth
emotion
to rest
busy
often
occupation
professional
to switch off
passive
Hobbies are divided into four large classes: doing things, making things, collecting things and learning things.
Arrange the following words connected with certain classes of hobbies by putting them into the correct column.
Match each hobby with the benefits people get from it. More than one answer is possible.
a. Stamp-collecting
b. Writing to pen-friends
c. Gardening
d. Sport
e. Art
f. Music
g. Tourism
h. Painting
1. More general knowledge
2. An introduction to foreign languages
3. Pride in the way things look
4. Keeping fit
5. Meeting people
6. Discipline
7. Enjoying the beautiful
8. Discovering new things