2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and word combinations:
Free time, leisure time, to prefer, to do things, weekend, gather, favourite hobby, occupation, boundary, to be devoted to, to the south, familiar world.
3. Answer the questions:
1) What do people prefer to do in their free time?
2) Do pupils and students have much leisure time?
3) Why are they very busy?
4) How do you spend your free time?
4. Match the words in the columns.
1. leisure
2. spare time
3. go out
4. stay-at-home
5. favourite occupation
6. hobby
7. entertain
8. entertainment
9. enjoy oneself (have a good time)
10. enjoy smth
a. свободное время
b. хобби
c. развлекать
d. получить удовольствие от…
e. досуг
f. любимое занятие
g. развлечение, увеселение, представление
h. хорошо провести время
i. домосед
j. бывать в обществе, проводить время вне дома
5. Make up your own sentences (8-10 sentences):
- Free time - свободное время
- Leisure time - досуг
- To prefer - предпочитать
- To do things - заниматься делами
- Weekend - выходные дни
- Gather - собираться
- Favourite hobby - любимое хобби
- Occupation - занятие
- Boundary - граница
- To be devoted to - быть преданым
- To the south - на юге
- Familiar world - знакомый мир
2. Answer the questions:
1) What do people prefer to do in their free time?
- People prefer to do various activities in their free time. Some like to read books, others enjoy playing sports or spending time with friends and family. It really depends on individual preferences.
2) Do pupils and students have much leisure time?
- Pupils and students usually have a limited amount of leisure time, as they have to focus on their studies and homework. However, they still try to find some time to relax and engage in activities they enjoy.
3) Why are they very busy?
- Pupils and students are very busy because they have to attend classes, complete assignments, and prepare for exams. They also often participate in extracurricular activities, which further adds to their busy schedules.
4) How do you spend your free time?
- Personally, I enjoy spending my free time reading books, listening to music, and playing sports. I also like to spend time with my friends and family, either going to the movies or having a picnic.
4. Matching the words in the columns:
1 - e. свободное время
2 - i. домосед
3 - j. бывать в обществе, проводить время вне дома
4 - c. развлекать
5 - f. любимое занятие
6 - b. хобби
7 - g. развлечение, увеселение, представление
8 - h. хорошо провести время
9 - d. получить удовольствие от…
10 - a. свободное время
5. Making up my own sentences:
1) I enjoy reading books in my free time.
2) My favorite hobby is playing the guitar.
3) We usually gather with friends and go out on the weekends.
4) My stay-at-home friend prefers watching movies at home.
5) Going to the amusement park is my favorite form of entertainment.
6) I always enjoy myself when I spend time with my family.
7) I find enjoyment in playing basketball.
8) Having a picnic in the park is a great way to enjoy oneself.
9) During my leisure time, I like to relax and listen to music.
10) My boundary for outdoor activities is the park near my house.