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[E] Talking about Hobbies [Outdoor Activities]

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

soak

[ sohk ]

verb

- to leave something in liquid

Soak the clothes in cold water.

scenic

[ 'see-nik ]

adjective

- the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas

unwind

[ uhn-'wahynd ]

verb

- to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried

Reading is a good way to unwind.

pull up

phrasal verb

- to cause a vehicle to stop

She's going to pull up alongside us.

worn out

adjective

- extremely tired ; no longer usable because of too much use

Can we sit down? I'm worn out.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES refers to recreation done outside of doors, most commonly in natural settings.

A. HIKING

  • walk for a long distance, especially across country or in the woods

HIKING

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Melly

Hey Mike! Why do you look so exhausted today? Are you sick?

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Mike

Actually, I'm not. I'm just simply worn out. It was so sunny when we went hiking yesterday.

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Melly

I guess you need to take more rest.

B. CAMPING

  • to go stay in a tent, usually in the countryside

CAMPING

Dialogue

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Melly

It was already past 11 when I heard you pull up your car. Did something happen?

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Sally

No. Mike and I just decided to go camping and we enjoyed the campfire so we went home a bit late.

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Melly

I see. Our friends are also planning of getting away this weekend. I hope you could join.

C. SOAKING IN A HOT SPRING / HOT POTTING

  • the practice of soaking in natural hot springs

SOAK

Dialogue

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John

Hey, I had an amazing weekend! I went soaking in a hot spring .

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Alex

That sounds awesome! Was the water warm enough?

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John

Oh yeah, it was perfect. I felt so relaxed and refreshed afterwards.

D. CYCLING

  • the activity of riding a bicycle

2023-VP-Cycling

Dialogue

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Michael

Hey, I had an awesome weekend! I decided to go cycling.

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Anthony

That sounds great! Where did you go?

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Michael

I went on a scenic route and it was a bit challenging, but it was totally worth it for the amazing views.

LET'S PRACTICE!

PART I

Direction: Complete the statements with the correct expressions in the box. Be careful of the verb tenses.

hiking camping
hot potting cycling
  1. is a great way to explore new areas and get some exercise in the process.

  2. I always make sure to bring plenty of food and supplies when I go to make sure I'm prepared.

  3. I love going in the mountains because the views are breathtaking.

  4. is a wonderful way to relax and unwind after a long day.

PART II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

HIKING

2. hiking / rocky

Answer:

MONKEYS

3. snow monkeys / hot spring

Answer: