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Typical teenager hobbies A study found that most 15-year-old teens had a hobby or something that sparked their interests. Hobbies might seem like small potatoes next to larger teen issues, but teens’ interests say a lot about them and the way they spend their time. Teens should be encouraged to find a hobby that suits their personality. Sports Among all of the interests listed in the study, the one to come out on top was sports or other athletic activities. Whether team or individual, competitive or just for fun, teens’interest in sports offers a variety of benefits including building confidence, developinga sense of teamwork and the ability to fit in the 60 minutes of physical activity requiredeach day by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Technology Texting, watching TV, social networking and playing video games can all be considered hobbies for teens. They’re ideal hobbies for those teens who always want to stay connected. Of course, too much technology isn’t a good thing, especially when it interrupts family time or school work. Work Some teens love to work. In fact, a group of statistics found that teens make any wherefrom $2,000 to $4,000 per year with part-time work. Work gives teens a sense of pride and accomplishment, along with the independence that comes with having their own Money to spend. Social Activities Some teens might not play the guitar or be in the basketball team, but count social time as their hobby. Social teens prefer to spend time with their friends, at social events, just hanging out or even talking on the phone. http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/typical-teenagerhobbies-6313.html (abridged and adapted
Are these statements true (T) or false (F)? If there is not enough information, choose doesn’t say (DS). a) Only a few teenagers have a hobby. b) Playing video games can be considered a hobby for teens. c) Teens usually prefer texting over other technological activities. d) Technology may interrupt family time. e) Every single teen loves to work. f) Work gives teens a sense of accomplishment. g) Work deprives teenagers of their independence. h) Social teens prefer to spend time with their families at home. Answer these questions.
1. What is the subject of the test? 2. What kind of hobbies do teens usually have? 3. Why is it so important for a teenager to have a hobby? 4. What is the negative aspect of technology? 5. How do you define social teens? 6. What are the benefits of having a sport as a hobby?
1. Fill in the blanks with the right question word from the box. Use each question word only once.
• When • Why • How many • Where • Who a) ________________ do you keep your swimsuit? Mine’s inside the drawer. b) ________________ are you free? I’m free this Friday. c) ________________ don’t you join us? You will love running with us. d) ________________ hobbies do you have at the moment? I have three. e) ________________ are they? Strangers are not allowed in our team. 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple.
a) I usually _____________________ (watch) TV after dinner. b) You _____________________ (play) handball every Tuesday. c) She _____________________ (do) what she _____________________ (want) in her free time. d) He _____________________ (not go) out in the evening. e) _____________________ you _____________________ (enjoy) running? 3. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Continuous. a) I ___________________ (learn) English at the moment. b) She ___________________ (text) her best friend now. c) Your mobile phone ___________________ (ring). Answer it! d) He ___________________ (not work) at the moment. He’s on holiday. e) Where _______________ you ___________________ (spend) your Summer holidays? 4. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple. a) They ___________________ (see) the Tower of London and they ___________________ (love) it! b) Yesterday I ___________________ (go) to San Francisco instead. c) He ___________________ (be) there for the surfing competition. d) I ___________________ (not do) anything last week. e) ___________________ it ___________________ (rain) last week?
Past simple Past continuous 1. Daniel and Frank _________________ (walk) home when they _________________ (hear) a strange noise. 2. They _________________ (know) someone _________________ (follow) them. 3. I’m afraid I _________________ (not hear) what you said. 4. The sun _________________ (shine) when I _________________ (wake up). 5. I _________________ (lose) my wallet when I _________________ (play) football with my friends. 6. My sister _________________ (burn) herself while she _________________ (bake) cookies. 7. They _________________ (have) a party when the lights _________________ (go) out. 8. When they _________________ (arrive) in Madrid it _________________ (rain). Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences. 1. You look really tired. You _______________ go to bed.
a) should
b) shouldn’t
c) can
2. I think Sarah _______________ go home. It’s very late and her mother is waiting for her. a) mustn’t
b) should
c) shouldn’t
3. I haven’t got much time. I _______________ hurry. a) should
b) mustn’t
c) must
4. Your little brother is sleeping. We _______________ make any noise. a) should
b) must c) mustn’t
5. Sonia isn’t in the kitchen. She _______________ be in the garden. a) should
b) must c) mustn’t
6. Do you think I _______________ donate some money to relief organizations? a) must b) should
c) shouldn’t
7. Children _______________ watch so much TV. a) should
b) must c) shouldn’t
Complete with can, can’t, could, couldn’t, may, might, shouldn’t or must. 1. David _______________ drink a lot of water to bring his fever down. 2. _______________ you cook dinner tonight? 3. We _______________ join them for a drink later today if we have time. 4. Julian _______________ be late for lunch. 5. I _______________ make a cake today because I'm very busy. 6. _______________ you pass me the salt, please? 7. I _______________ finish the book. I had no time. 8. _______________ I suggest the fish as a main course? 9. Mark _______________ eat so many cakes. He is very fat. 10. I’m afraid you _______________ use those eggs. I’ll need them for breakfast tomorrow. Fill in the gaps with have to or has to. 1. She ______________ lock the door. 2. We ______________ thought about it very well. 3. The little boy ______________ open the box. 4. My father ______________ help me in the garden. 5. They ______________ join us for lunch. 6. Peter ______________ receive the message.
This is part of an email you have just received from a friend. In about 50-60 words, tell himabout your favourite hobbies as well. My favourite hobby is going to the cinema because you can be with friends and always have a good time. I love the popcorn as well… ________________________________________________________________________
