E) Relaxing

Example I. I think that stamp collecting is both an educative and relaxing hobby because, on the one hand, you learn a lot on the subject you collect stamps about and, on the other hand you are not under any pressure when you are doing it.

Example II. My hobby is playing hockey. I enjoy it because I am very competitive and energetic. I like to play in a team where I can feel support of my friends and team – makers. I enjoy taking risks.

VIII.Answer the following questions and explain the reasons why you enjoy the hobbies you have.

1. Are you an indoor or outdoor person? Why?

2. Are you competitive or a non – competitive person?

3. Are you energetic or do you need to take some effort to entertain yourself?

4. Do you like to relax with your family and friends or alone?

5. Do you prefer team games or individual sports?

6. Are you a risk – taker or a person who prefers a quiet hobby?

7. Do you spend or earn money on your hobby?

8. Do you like to do things with your hands or buy them ready made?

9. Do you like to take care of somebody or to be taken care of?

IX. Read and translate the text.

Many boys and girls in our country have different hobbies. They are interested in sports. Almost every young person likes music and communication. Ukrainian teenagers gather in smaller or larger companies usually called " tusovka" and walk together, discuss different things, especially personal relations and life. They like to organize parties and celebrate holidays or birthdays. Many young people understand that their better future depends on good education. So they attend additional classes, do some extra activities which can help to train or educate in something.

The great part in the development and education of any person belongs to art. Among the most popular in our country there are theatre, cinema, music and some others. Television takes a lot of free time too. It can be both useful and harmful. Teenagers are different in their tastes, style of life and views. And these points make them more interesting. They try to get along together in different kinds of their activities and the ways they spend their free time as well.

X. Retell the content of this text in your own words. Use the following expressions:

Frankly speaking …

According to this text …

The latest investigations prove that …

It's worth saying about …

As far as I know …

XI. You are going to read about different kinds of hobbies. These texts will help you to choose a hobby if you don’t have any.

Stamp – collecting can be a very interesting pastime. Stamps come in many different colours and sizes. They look beautiful and teach us much about the history and culture of other countries. Many people begin collecting stamps when they are children. Some of the world’s most famous people collected stamps. Bill Clinton built up a fine collection in his youth; Queen Elizabeth has the world’s largest collection. Despite this fact, stamp – collecting is still thought by many people to be boring. In fact, making your collection of stamps is regarding experience and the end product can be worth a lot of money. The world’s oldest stamp, which originally cost one penny, is now worth a fortune. So why not start collecting stamps?

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