Hobbies

Asking about leisure interests Do you have any hobbies? Do you have any hobbies like stamp collecting? Do you have any special interests? What’s your hobby /pastime(消遣)? What do you do in your spare time? in one’s spare time = in one’s free time What do you usually do at weekends? What do you usually do on Sundays? How do you spend your free time?

Stating one’s preferences: I like playing tennis. I love skiing. I enjoy listening to the radio. I am fond of fishing. be fond of (doing) sth.喜欢做某事 I am interested in keeping a pet(宠物). be interested in (doing) sth.对…感兴趣

My hobby is collecting stamps. Watching TV is my favorite(喜爱的) pastime. He is crazy about rock music. be crazy about 对……着迷 He is keen on cooking. be keen on 热衷于…... I find gardening(园艺) very interesting.

take pictures = take photos 拍照 a little 可修饰形容词,也可以修饰不可数名词 e.g. It’s a little cold. I can speak a little English.

Explain some new words: specially ad. 尤其 = especially special a. 特别的 specialty n. 特色 e.g. I like music, specially pop music. I like sports, especially ball games besides prep. 除…之外(还) = in addition to e.g. There are three people present at the meeting besides Mr. Day.

excited a. 兴奋的, 激动的 e.g. an exciting story the excited children exciting a. 激动人心的 excited a. 兴奋的, 激动的 e.g. an exciting story the excited children player n. 运动员