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A. Dark Horses HOBBIES AND SKILLS
THEME 2

Listening & Speaking
1 Categorise the given words in the correct columns.

soap opera drifting game show wing suiting infotainment jingle

techno blues jazz T commerce body boarding docudrama

news fash caving hip hop high lining soft rock ice climbing

Music Extreme Sports TV programmes

2 Which categories above are you keen on? Talk about your likes and dislikes using
the given structures.
• I enjoy....... / I don’t enjoy..............
• I’m keen on...... / I’m not keen on.......
• I can’t stand........
• I think I’m gifted in ........ / I don’t think I’m gifted in.........
• I’m fascinated by........ / I’m not fascinated by...........

I’m keen on
watching TV. I like
watching game shows
because they make me feel
relaxed.

I’m fascinated by
music but I don’t like
listening to techno as the
sound irritates me.

3 & Read the sentences and choose the closest meaning for the words in bold.
1. When I couldn’t succeed in wingsuiting, I got really disappointed.
a. miserable b. cheerful
2. Since ice climbing is perilous, be sure to be very careful.
a. It is dangerous and risky. b. It is secure and safe.
3. Check your safety harness twice before the parachute jump.
a. frst-aid kit b. protective equipment
4. You must use a safety harness to prevent you from falling.
a. to allow something to happen b. to keep from happening

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