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Azadi Complex is both a sport and leisure center. Friday afternoon is the ideal time for Football hobbyists. At my leisure, I read cinematic newspapers. Are you taking the trip for business or pleasure? Tim's father is an avid collector of old blues and jazz records. My brother is such a pleasure seeker. He has traveled all around the world. My friend, John, is great fun. The north of Iran provides a wide range of entertainment from swimming in the sea to hiking in the forest. Your standard of living depends on your income and also on the amount of leisure you have. (To be discussed) Retirement gave him the time to pursue his hobbies. I kept a diary during my school time. On Fridays, I stay indoors (adv) and catch up on sleep. Watching television is the nation’s most popular leisure activity. My hobbies are wind-surfing and playing the guitar. Our cat's favorite pastime is sitting at the window and watching the people walk by. His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football. outdoor/indoor activities |
Now's Your Turn (Audio)
1. What
kinds of hobbies are rare in your country?
2. Are
there any hobbies that do not cost anything?
3. What do Iranian young girls do in their free time?
1. Sadly to say, Iranians are not that much rich. Thus, skiing, para-gliding and off-road activities are rare in Iran as they require expensive equipment. 2. Leisure activities like hiking and jogging which are among my favorite pastimes are free to carry out. 3. Iranian females, especially girls are mostly in indoor activities. In other words, since Iranian society puts limitations on girls, they usually stay at home and watch movies, read books and cook for fun. |
My Hobbies (Audio)
| My bobbies include watching serials, reading novels and climbing mountains. American serials, Russian novels and Alborz mountains give me all the pleasure one can seek. Also, since I come from a large family, there are many family events to attend. For example, every month, at least one family party is thrown. So i happily participate and enjoy my family life which is full love, respect and fun. And one more thing, we have a place, a kind of villa, in the north, which we frequent. |
Questions:
1. Do you have enough free time?
2. Do you have free time on Sundays?
3. what does refresh your mind after a hard working week?
4. Do you have much free time in the evenings/mornings?
5. What sports do you watch on TV?
6. Do you like to watch
movies?
7. What did you do last summer vacation?
8. What did you do in your free time when you were a teenager?
9. What do you do in your free time?
10. What hobbies do you have?
11. How does you father/mother/spouse spend their free time
12. Where do you spend your free time?
13. Whom do you spend your free time with?
14. How do you like to spend your free time?
15. What do you do in your family gatherings?
16. How long have you had your hobby?
17. Which hobbies are the most expensive?
18. Which hobbies are the cheapest?
19. Which hobbies cost nothing at all?
20. Which hobbies are the most popular in your country?
21. Is hunting a hobby or a sport in your country?
22. Which hobbies are the most popular with woman in your country? with men?
23. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
24. Can you think of any hobbies which are popular with children and adult?
25. Do you think a hobby is different from a sport?
26. Are there any hobbies you would like to try?
27. Are there any dangerous hobbies?
28. Are there any hobbies you can do in other countries, but not your own?
29. Which hobbies do you think are the most difficult?
30. What do you think of "photography" as a hobby?