Досуг и увлечения (хобби) современного подростка (чтение, кино, театр, спорт)

Move the words to the corresponding group.

Choose the correct word. In Backgammon the players ________________ a dice.

Choose the correct word. In Snakes and Ladders the players move their ____________ the number of squares shown on the dice.

Choose the correct word. Mike’s got more points in this game, he is a ________________.

Type the right form of the verb in brackets. My cousin Mary often _________________ (eat) out on Fridays.

Type the right form of the verb in brackets. Use the full form of the verb. They _____________ (play) billiards at the moment.

Type the right form of the verb in brackets. Use the full form of the verb. Mark ____________(learn) to play backgammon today.

Type the right form of the verb in brackets. Sam usually ____________(stay) at home on Sundays.

Read the text and match the phrases according to the text. Leisure time is free from work, study, household duties. The ways people spend their leisure time normally differ according to the age group: middle-aged and elderly people normally prefer watching TV or going to the theatre, or sometimes gardening, younger people enjoy more active pastimes like doing extreme sports, visiting discos or travelling. However, the idea of doing sports or travelling is becoming popular with the older people. Teenagers normally prefer to do extreme sports with speed, height and danger. They wish to take themselves to the limits of their physical ability and fear, such as climbing, whitewater rafting, surfing, windsurfing and many others. Their tastes in music are associated with youth subcultures, such as hard rock, hip hop, punk rock. They normally like action films, comedies, musicals, thrillers and cartoons. Sometimes the ways young people spend their free time depend on national traditions. For example, in the USA teenagers play sport games which are originated in America. These games are baseball, snowboarding and skateboarding. British youngsters are really fond of watching and taking part in football matches and sorts of races such as horseracing, boatracing and even dogracing, as well as playing football, rugby and golf. They are really fond of pets and often spend some time in the evening taking their dog for a walk.

Read the dialogue and match the right answer. Paul: Ben, are you doing anything? Ben: Nothing much. I am watching TV and waiting for the rain to stop. I am playing basketball at 6:00. Paul: You are always playing with your friends. Ben: Don’t say that. You know I play basketball every Wednesday. Paul: Do you want to play something with me for a change? Ben: Like what? And don’t say Monopoly, backgammon or Scrabble. They are boring. Paul: Yes, I bet it’s boring when you always lose. Ben: I don’t care about losing. Paul: Yeah, right. You suggest something then. Ben: How about darts? Paul: That’s not fair. You’re tall and always get more points. Ben: Paul, it’s not about who wins or loses but how you play the game! Paul: You’re right. Darts then.