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A. Dark Horses HOBBIES AND SKILLS
THEME 2

Reading & Writing

1 & Read the lists of the necessary equipment for the hobbies below. Circle the odd words
out in each.
KNITTING RAFTING CAR TATTOOING ARCHERY POTTERY

ropes life-jacket plaster arrows kiln
patterns binoculars tattooing machine chest guard skis
wool raft transfer paper bows clay
needles paddles paint tubes mask ribbon cutter

2 Among the hobbies above which one appeals to you most? Give your reasons.
Pottery appeals to me most since I’m so patient and creative. I think I can spend hours doing it.

3 & Read the text and underline the sentences which show John’s past abilities.

CAR-MANIA

When I was a child, I wasn’t good at Maths or
Science. I couldn’t solve any problems or I couldn’t do any
experiments. There was only one thing about me. I could
really paint well. My whole world consisted of crayons and
model cars. I had a collection of almost fve hundred cars
and all kinds of art and craft supplies. One day, a sudden
and colourful idea crossed my eight-year-old mind. My
black cars seemed so dull and toneless. I could draw some
nice fgures and make the black ones cheerful and jazzy.
Then, I drew an octopus on my black model Cadillac 1923. I took my “super octopus” car to my art
class. When my art teacher saw the car, she said it was a unique piece of art. “Can
you make another glamorous car for the art and craft contest
John?”, she asked. Then, I drew a brownish red nightingale
with roses and daisies on my yellow Buick 1953. I joined the
contest and guess what? I was able to win the frst prize
although I was the youngest contestant. The jury told
me that I was really gifted and good at pattern
design and creation. “One day, I don’t know how,
but everybody will be able to see your unique
patterns, John”, my art teacher said proudly.
Miss Daisy was totally right. I could create
very unique patterns. This contest was the very
beginning of my car tattooing journey. As I grew
up, my tools differed and cars got bigger and real. I
continued turning ordinary cars into art-like pieces.

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