Hobbies

Asking about leisure interestsDo you have any hobbies?Do you have any hobbies like stamp collecting?Do you have any special interests?What’s your hobby /pastime( 消遣 )?What do you do in your spare time?

in one’s spare time = in one’s free timeWhat do you usually do at weekends?What do you usually do on Sundays?How do you spend your free time?

Stating one’s preferences:

I like playing tennis.I love skiing.I enjoy listening to the radio.I am fond of fishing.

be fond of (doing) sth. 喜欢做某事I am interested in keeping a pet( 宠物 ).

be interested in (doing) sth. 对…感兴趣

My hobby is collecting stamps.Watching TV is my favorite( 喜爱的 ) pastime.He is crazy about rock music.

be crazy about 对……着迷He is keen on cooking.

be keen on 热衷于… ... I find gardening( 园艺 ) very interesting.

take pictures = take photos 拍照a little 可修饰形容词 , 也可以修饰不可数名词

e.g. It’s a little cold. I can speak a little English.

Explain some new words:specially ad. 尤其 = especially

special a. 特别的 specialty n. 特色 e.g. I like music, specially pop music. I like sports, especially ball games

besides prep. 除…之外 ( 还 ) = in addition to e.g. There are three people present at the meeti

ng besides Mr. Day.

exciting a. 激动人心的 excited a. 兴奋的 , 激动的 e.g. an exciting story the excited children

player n. 运动员