Listening
1. What do you usually do with your friends in your free time?
2. Listen to the radio programme and answer the questions.
1. What is the topic of this week's programme?
2. Which two main ways does the programme suggest you can hang out with your friends?
3. Listen again and complete the table.
| HANGING OUT WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS | |
| What to do | Why |
| Watching __________ (1) at home, eating popcorn | comfortable feeling, better than a __________ (2) |
| Making __________ (3) | creative, feeling satisfied |
| Playing __________ (4) | good for your __________ (5) |
| Watching __________ (6) downtown | fun |
| Going to __________ (7) | educating yourself |
Writing
Writing to give an opinion
Organising your ideas
Introducing your opinion
In my opinion,
I belive
Explaining your opinion
Firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally,
besides, also, in addition
Concluding/Summarising your opinion
For these reasons,
In short,
As I have noted,
4. Complete the following paragraph with the words in the “Organising your ideas” box.
(1) __________, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. (2) __________, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. (3) __________, you may get irritated easily. (4) __________, if you use the computer too much you won't have time for your family and friends. (5) __________, computers should only be used for a limited time.
5. Now write a similar paragraph to answer one of the following questions.
1. What do you think is the best leisure activity for teenagers?
2. Should parents decide how teenagers spend their free time?
