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    The document summarizes an interview with Brad Hayes, a new reporter for the College News. Brad enjoys writing and doing creative writing in his free time. He plays the saxophone and piano, though not very well. He also likes to sing, despite not being able to sing well. Brad enjoys learning new skills and trying new computer graphics programs. He dislikes going to the gym and working out.

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    Lesson A / Leisure time

    I!

    © College News
    Meet our new reporter for the College News ...
    The College News interviewed Brad Hayes, our new reporter. Brad is a
    full -time student majoring in journalism . We asked him about his
    hobbies.
    O College News: What are vour © GY:
    hobbles?
    Brad Hayes: Well , I enjoy writing. Brad: Yeah , I play the saxophone,
    I like to do a bit of creative writing and I can play the piano a little,
    every day - in the evenings mostly. but not very well. I’d like to play
    Someday I want to write a novel, in a jazz band or something. And
    but for now it’s just a hobby. I like to sing, but I really can't sing
    at all .
    © CN :
    0 CA: © CA:
    Brad: Let’s see, what else? Well, I
    design cards. I’m good at drawing, Brad: Not really. I prefer to watch Brad: Yeah. I love to do new stuff
    and I’m really into computer sports on TV. I like to play pool . all the time - leam new skills, you
    graphics, so I sit and learn new Is that a sport? I guess I jog know. I’m really excited about
    programs, and I play around with occasionally. But I hate going to writing for the College News.
    them . the gym and working out .

    Getting started
    A What kinds of things do students do in their leisure time ? Make a list .

    B H ))) 1.10
    Listen to student reporter Brad answer these five questions . Number the questions 1 to 5 .
    Then write them in the interview .

    I I Are you good at sports ? HI What are your hobbies ?


    I I Can you play a musical instrument ? I I What else do you enjoy doing in yourfree time ?
    I I Are you interested in learning new things ?

    C 4 ))) 1-11 Listen to the complete interview. Underline the things Brad likes to do. Circle the things
    he hates doing.

    FRJ5| D Circle the correct forms of the verbs to complete the sentences . Which sentences are true for you?
    Tell a partner.

    1. I can play / to play the piano. 3. I enjoy listening / to listen to music .


    2. I like to watch / watch sports on TV. 4. I’m good at learn / learning new skills.
    12
    In tere s t

    Grammar verb forms ») 1.12


    * Extra practice p. 141 "

    can / can' t + verb Verb + to + verb Verb + verb + - ing Preposition + verb + - ing
    lean play the piano . I love to swim. I love swimming. I’m good at drawing people .
    I can’t play very well. I like to play pool . I like playing pool. I’m not interested in skiing.
    .
    I can’t sing at all I hate to work out . I hate working out .
    I prefer to watch TV. I prefer watching TV.
    I’d like to play jazz. I enjoy reading.
    I like / love / hate to + verb
    is more common than
    A Complete the conversations. Sometimes more than one I like / love / hate + verb + - ing.
    answer is possible . Then practice with a partner.
    I like to .. .
    1. A Do you eniov cooking (cook) ? I like . . . ing

    B Actually, yeah. I like (make) my own bread, too. I love to . . .


    I / love . . . ing
    2. A Are you good at (read) music ? I hate to . . .
    I / hate . . . ing
    B No, but I can (play) music by ear .
    3 . A What kinds of games do you enjoy (play) ? (5
    Do you like to (play) games online ? Remember: I’ d like = I want .
    B No. I hate (sit) atthe computer in my free time. I’d like to find a piano teacher.
    (NOT / like to find . ..)
    4. A Are you interested in ( join) a gym class ?
    B Well, I enjoy (go) to the gym, but I’m not interested
    in (take) a class. I’d like (start) tennis lessons though.

    5 . A How do you like (spend) an evening? Do you prefer (be)


    alone or with friends ?
    B That’s easy. I love (eat out) with my friends.

    About
    you B Pairwork Askand answerthe questions above and in Brad’s interview. Giveyourown answers .

    El Survey What are your interests ?


    About
    you A Class activity Write questions in the chart . Then ask your classmates the questions and
    take notes .

    Find someone who ... Question Name Notes

    1. can sing really well Can you sing really well? Pablo He can whistle, too!
    2. likes to read or write blogs
    3. hates dancing
    4. can ride a motorcycle
    5. is good at playing guitar
    6. enjoys horseback riding

    B Tell the class about someone on your list .


    “ Pablo sings really well. He sings pop songs, and he can whistle, too.”

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