Free Time

Hobbies & Leisure

Name common hobbies and leisure activities
Use 'I like + verb-ing' to talk about hobbies
Ask and answer questions about free time

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Grammar

Like + verb-ing

After the verb 'like', add -ing to the next verb.

I like swimming in the sea.

She likes reading books.

He likes playing football.

We like watching films at the cinema.

Exercises · type, then check

1. Fill in the blank with the correct -ing form of the verb in brackets.

1.I like (swim) in the summer.

2.She likes (read) novels.

3.He likes (play) tennis.

4.They like (cook) new recipes.

5.Do you like (travel)?

2. Match the hobby to the place where you usually do it.

1.swimming

2.watching a film

3.walking

4.reading

5.playing football

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Reading

My Weekend

My name is Ben. At the weekend, I like relaxing and having fun. On Saturday morning, I go to the park. I like running and listening to music. In the afternoon, I like cooking. I try new recipes. On Saturday evening, I go to the cinema with friends. On Sunday, I like reading. I read books about travel. I also like playing football with my brother. Weekends are my favourite time.

1. What does Ben like doing on Saturday morning?

2. What does Ben like reading about?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1What do you like doing in your free time? Tell your partner three hobbies.

2Do you like sport? What sports do you play or watch?

Writing

Write 3–5 sentences about your favourite hobby. What is it? When do you do it? Why do you like it?

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