Hobbies. Leisure Time. Бекерова Е.А - 17 стр.

5.3. Reading.
                           Prestige Hobbies                                   №               BENEFIT                      EXPLANATION
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       In 1955 the grounds of an old 3-acre chicken ranch were being          2
cleared. On this land the DeArmond family would build a growing city          3
with the hobbyist in mind. Within a few years, 3 additional acres were
added to the original location making room for more collector shops
and expanded free parking. In 1994, an additional 4 acres were               6.2. Pre-reading task.
acquired, providing room for more parking and Adventure City, an                    Read the essay “Reading for pleasure” written by Bala Yahaya
amusement park built just for kids.                                          in groups. (Each paragraph is of each student). Find benefits of
       Imagine a 10 acre little city filled with thousands of interesting    reading
collectibles. The hobby and art shops in Hobby City are housed in                   - While reading the essay compare your group’s list of the
uniquely constructed theme buildings. Bear collectors will surely enjoy      benefits with those given by Bala Yahaya.
visiting the old tree trunk towering into the sky almost 38 feet. Or visit          - After reading the essay add the benefits of reading given in the
the 1/2 scale replica of the White House, in which you can find some of      essay to yours.
the rarest dolls and toys.
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5.4. Project Time.
                                                                                                       Reading for pleasure
       Work in two groups. Create your own project. It may be a
museum, a gallery, a shop, a club, a centre, etc. Represent your project                                  Bala Yahaya
in the class. Keep in mind the following issues:
       - Why have you decided to organize it?                                       Human beings have various ways of relaxation. Some prefer
       - What will be exhibited there?                                       spending their free time listening to music, while some prefer going out
       Why is it worth visiting?                                             to the beach to savour the good provisions of nature; to some others,
                                                                             the best way to enjoy one's free time is to be glued to the TV set
                       6. Reading as a Hobby                                 watching soap operas, home videos, musicals, etc. One very good way
                                                                             of enjoying one's free time is through reading. Unfortunately, the
6.1. Pre-reading focus.                                                      number of people taking advantage of this wonderful hobby is fast
      1) Do you read for pleasure?                                           declining. Most people today see reading as a burdensome endeavour
         Vote and fill in the table on the blackboard                        that should only be embarked upon when 'chasing' degrees, diplomas,
                                                                             or certificates. To this group of people, reading outside the classroom is
        OFTEN                SOMETIMES                   NEVER               a way of stressing oneself. According to the Californian Department of
                                                                             Education, "Professional educators and the public at large have long
                                                                             known that reading is an enabling skill that traverses academic
                                                                             disciplines and translates into meaningful personal, social, and
      2) What are the benefits of reading as a hobby?
                                                                             economic outcomes for individuals."
         Brainstorm your ideas in 2-3 groups. Write them down.

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