Pre-IELTS 3 - Unit 3: Hobbies, Leisure and Entertainment

Lesson 5: LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Vocabulary and Listening Speaking

- Vocabulary for leisure activities and sports - Speaking: Describe activities & hobbies
- IELTS Listening: Multiple choice questions - IELTS Speaking: Talk about hobbies and
interests

Part 1. Vocabulary for leisure activities and sports

No. Words Part of speech Pronunciation Meaning

1 Cycling Noun /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ môn đi xe đạp

2 Whitewater rafting /ˌwaɪt.wɔː.tə

Noun chèo thuyền vượt thác
ˈrɑːf.tɪŋ/

3 Sailing Noun /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ chèo thuyền

4 Climbing Noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ leo núi

5 Hiking Noun /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ đi bộ đường dài

6 Canoeing Noun /kəˈnuːɪŋ/ chèo xuồng

7 Adventure holiday Noun /ədˈvɛntʃə ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ kỳ nghỉ mạo hiểm

8 Book Verb /bʊk/ đặt (vé, phòng..)

9 Price Noun /praɪs/ giá cả

10 Guesthouse Noun /ˈɡesthaʊs/ nhà khách

11 Exhausted Adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ kiệt sức, mệt lử

12 Chef Noun /ʃef/ đầu bếp

13 Delicious Adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ ngon

14 Reindeer Noun /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/ tuần lộc

15 Burger Noun /ˈbɜːɡə(r)/ bánh mì kẹp

hướng dẫn, hướng dẫn

16 Guide Noun /ɡaɪd/
viên
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PRACTICE: Match the activities with the pictures.

badminton basketball cycling hiking

sailing skiing swimming tennis volleyball

1__________ 2__________ 3__________

4__________ 5__________ 6__________

7__________ 8__________ 9__________

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Part 2. IELTS Listening - Multiple choice questions

Preparing the Questions
 Check for a title
 read the question
 find a key word in the question
 Question words: what, when, how,…
 Content words: noun, verb,..
 Comparatives/ Superlatives: best, most,…
 Negative words: NOT,…
 Paraphrase the keyword(s)
Preparing the Multiple Answers Options
 read through the answer options

 highlight the different parts in the options

 find keywords and think of paraphrases
 while listening, all answer options will probably be given in the recording, watch out for
answers that are given and then taken away again by the speaker
 notice the negative words or linking words with contrast meaning
 Multiple choice questions are IN THE SAME ORDER as the information in the recording.

Multiple choice answers

 you might not hear the exact words in the answer options- answers might be a
paraphrase
 your answer should be a letter not a word- be careful when you transfer your answers
Example: Recording 1
Listen and choose the correct letter.
1. At approximately what time will the ship arrive?

A. At 7 a.m. B. At 8 a.m. C. At 9 a.m.

2. Which of these can children have in the restaurant?

A. A children’s menu B. Earlier mealtimes C. A children’s party

Step by step guide and explanation:

I. Read the questions and options carefully, identify the key words.
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1. At approximately what time will the ship arrive?

A. At 7 a.m. B. At 8 a.m. C. At 9 a.m.

2. Which of these can children have in the restaurant?

A. A children’s menu B. Earlier mealtimes C. A children’s party

II. Think of paraphrases of the key words.

E.g. arrive= reach the destination, get to,….

children= kids, restaurant= eating place,..

Answer keys: 1B 2A

Listening script:

Now, for some further details, this voyage is an overnight trip. The ship leaves port at 7 p.m. and the
journey takes just over 12 hours and 45 minutes, reaching our destination at about eight tomorrow
morning (Q1). This is for the convenience for those wishing to catch the nine o’clock train, which
leaves from the ferry terminal.

Passengers with children in their party are informed that there is a special section in the restaurant
with kid’s food (Q2) and a play area. People with children are encouraged to turn up early to get a
place, as the section is very popular.

PRACTICE: Listen and choose the correct answer.

1. Dr Ahmed thought Harry’s essay was

A. organized. B. disorganized. C. interesting

2. Christine is slightly anxious because she has to deal with

A. many different people. B. a lot of information. C. various difficult problems.

3. Harry suggests that they should make a list of

A. things to be done. B. people to contact. C. things already done.

4. The fashion event will last

A. two days. B. three days C. five days

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Part 3. IELTS Speaking: Talk about hobbies and interests

SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

IELTS Speaking Part 1:

1. Do you like outdoor activities?

Definitely! I think outdoor activities do wonders for our mental and physical health. So, I often
spend my leisure time playing sports or taking a walk around the park.

2. What outdoor activities do you (most) like to do?

Well, I enjoy lots of activities like hiking, camping or skateboarding, but I’m particularly keen on
cycling, especially in the open countryside. It’s fun, relaxing and easy to do, you know.

3. How much time do you spend outdoors every week?

On average, I guess that I do some outdoors activity 2 or 3 times a week. I normally spend at
least one morning per week cycling, and take part in some sports or other outdoor activities
when I’m free. It’s not so frequent, I know, which is due to my busy schedule, but I always try to
arrange as much time as possible for some outdoor exercise.

4. What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country?

Well, probably jogging and yoga. I’m not sure about this but in my country, you can easily see
groups of people from all walks of life jogging or doing yoga in the parks every morning or in the
evening. So, these may be the most popular outdoor activities, I guess.

Vocabulary:

 do wonders (for sb/ st): có ảnh hưởng tích cực tới..

 be keen on= be into something: thích, yêu thích

 strengthen the bond: củng cố mối quan hệ

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe an activity you do in your spare time.

You should say:

 What it is.
 Who you would like to do it with.
 How often you do it.

Explain why you feel about it.

Well, I am kind of a workaholic. I am so caught up in my work on a daily basis that I do not have
too much time to relax after a long working day. Listening to music is the only thing that I really
want to do to relax at home. Because my work takes almost all the time during the day, I want
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to make the most of my evening by creating a cozy atmosphere for myself. When I stay home, I
like to dim the lights, turn on some soft music and enjoy myself for the rest of the evening. Soft
light and sounds help me to chill out pretty well.

I also enjoy grabbing a favourite book and relaxing in a big comfy chair with a blanket and my
pet cat on my lap, while listening to music in the background. You see, you don’t have to waste
a lot of time and money in order to have a restful evening.

If I take some days off, I will go for a short holiday to get away from all the pressures. However,
for the rest of the days when I have finished my work already, listening to music is my preferred
choice. That is wonderful for me, and so I do not see myself changing my habit any time soon.

Vocabulary:

 workaholic: người tham công tiếc việc

 caught up with: chú tâm, để hết tâm trí vào

 chill out: nghỉ ngơi, thư giãn

 get away from pressure: tránh khỏi những căng thẳng, áp lực

IELTS Speaking Part 3:

1. How do people in Vietnam spend their leisure time, for example, after school, after work
or at weekends?

People in my country choose different ways to relax depending on the groups of people and
their personal preference. For instance, most students or adolescents prefer outdoor activities
like playing football or cycling after a long day at school. Adults, as a rule, tend to spend free
time enjoying various kinds of recreation such as watching films, listening to music or hanging
out with friends.

2. Why it is important for people to have time for leisure activities?

It is essential for everybody to spend time relaxing in order to keep a balance between their
daily life and work. Having time for leisure activities such as playing sports or watching favorite
films allows people to release stress and feel happy.

Moreover, taking part in leisure activities will help to improve people’s health, including their
mental and physical health, and reduce risks of illness in the long run.

3. What kinds of things do families in Vietnam do together in their leisure time?

According to Vietnamese culture, people always respect the family reunions and the time they
spend together. There are many fun activities they can do together, such as going for picnics to
rural areas, having meals together, or simply enjoying a drive in the car. Visiting family relations
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who live far away is another popular activity, because maintaining the family ties is very
important.

Vocabulary:

 recreation: sự giải trí, trò tiêu khiển

 family reunion: đoàn tụ gia đình

 balance: sự cân bằng

 family ties: mối quan hệ gia đình