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Leisure activities Vocabulary B to be interested in art – interesować się sztuką to go to a museum / art gallery – iść do muzeum / galerii sztuki to be keen on something – być entuzjastą czegoś to play a musical instrument – grać na instrumencie to go to a concert – iść na koncert to listen to music – słuchać muzyki to watch video films – oglądać filmy na wideo to go to a disco – iść na dyskotekę to go to the cinema / theatre – iść do kina / teatru to go for a walk – iść na spacer to collect postcards / stamps – zbierać widokówki / znaczki
to play cards / chess – grać w karty / szachy to play a sport – uprawiać sport to walk the dog – wyjść z psem to have an evening out – spędzić czas poza domem to invite friends – zaprosić przyjaciół to be a member of an amateur club – być członkiem zespołu amatorskiego to join a club – zapisać się do klubu to knit – robić na drutach to sew – szyć to laze – leniuchować to kill time – zabijać czas to have time to spare – mieć wolny czas
Speaking 1. How do you usually spend your leisure? 2. What do you like doing in your spare time? 3. What are your hobbies?
3.2. At the weekend
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Saturday is my favourite day. I am very busy during the week and I do not have much free time, so when the weekend comes I really like to relax and have a good time. In the morning I usually have to help my mother with the housework. I clean my room, water the flowers and then go shopping. When everything is ready, I can let loose and enjoy myself. I always do my homework on Friday so as to have more time to spare at the weekend. On Saturday evening I usually visit my friends or invite them to my place. We sit over a cup of tea with some delicious cake and listen to music, carry on long discussions and sometimes dance. Once a month I go with my friends to the cinema, to the theatre or to a concert. I like having an evening out on Saturday. When I come back home, I usually watch television, do crossword puzzles or read magazines. Sunday is a time for all the family. In the morning we go somewhere out of the city to get some fresh air. In the afternoon we often visit our grandparents and have a nice meal together. When the weather is good, we sit in the garden and have a barbecue. Then I take my dog for a walk or go jogging. Sunday evening is quiet. It is time to get ready for Monday. I read a book or watch television for a while and I go to bed quite early. It is a pity that the weekend goes by so quickly. 26
Leisure activities Vocabulary A favourite day – ulubiony dzień busy – zajęty week – tydzień free time – wolny czas to relax – odpocząć to have a good time – dobrze się bawić housework – prace w domu to clean the room – posprzątać pokój to water flowers – podlać kwiaty to go shopping – iść na zakupy to let loose – rozluźnić się to enjoy oneself – dobrze się bawić to do homework – odrobić pracę domową to have time to spare – mieć wolny czas to visit – odwiedzać
to invite – zapraszać carry on discussions – prowadzić dyskusje to have an evening out – spędzić wieczór poza domem to do crossword puzzles – rozwiązywać krzyżówki to get some fresh air – zaczerpnąć świeżego powietrza meal – posiłek barbecue – rożen to take a dog for a walk – wziąć psa na spacer to go jogging – iść pobiegać to get ready – przygotować się to go to bed – iść spać to go by – przemijać
Vocabulary B to go to church – iść do kościoła to wait for the guests – czekać na gości to bake a cake – piec ciasto to entertain guests – zabawiać gości to be bored – nudzić się to give a party – wydać przyjęcie
to get together with friends – spotkać się z przyjaciółmi to have a rest – odpocząć to go to a disco – pójść na dyskotekę to laze about – leniuchować
Speaking 1. How do you usually spend weekends? 2. What does your family do at weekends? 3. Do you like Sunday? Why? / Why not?
3.3. A visit to the cinema Every week I go with my friends to the movies. We usually attend the film show at 5 o’clock in the afternoon. To be sure that we get tickets, we book seats in advance. Then we meet in front of the cinema. Sometimes we quarrel about which film we should choose. Boys like interesting criminal films or thrillers while girls prefer romantic or psychological ones. However, when there is a comedy on, everyone is pleased. We usually choose the films of well-known directors in which popular actors play. In this way we may be sure that we do not waste our time. We also try to see the films which have been given awards. Unfortunately, there are also many mediocre or poor productions in the repertoire of our cinemas. Recently I have watched a very interesting and moving film entitled „Forrest Gump”. The film was the screening of a novel written by Winston Groom. The title role was played by Tom Hanks, one of the best actors of our times who has won an Oscar for his acting. 27
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