Unit 14 Reading Lop11

Unit 14: Reading _ E14

Class: 11a3

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1. playing snooker
2. swimming
3. listening to music
4. gardening
5.playing football
6.watching T.V
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RECREATION

1. Before you read. Work in pairs. 

 
 
 
 
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A:Reading


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A. Reading
2. While you read
Vocabulary

Task1.The words/phrases in italics in the following sentences
all appear in the passage. Circle the correct answer.
1. The activities are home based. They are organised
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2. Television viewing is by far the most popular pastime. This means
60
0
70
3. There are many different courses on offer. This means
60
0
70
4. Besides watching television, people have other pursuits. This means
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0*
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5. Spectator sports are
60 070

6. Entry qualifications are
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Task1.The words/phrases in italics in the following sentences
all appear in the passage. Circle the correct answer.
1. The activities are home based. They are organised
60  070
2. Television viewing is by far the most popular pastime. This
means
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0 
70 
3. There are many different courses on offer. This means
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0 
70 
A. Reading

4. Besides watching television, people have other pursuits. This
means
60 *
0 *
70 *83
5. Spectator sports are
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0 
70 
6. Entry qualifications are
60 

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A. Reading

Task 2. Answer the questions.
1. Why are recreation and entertainment important to people?
2. What sports do the British like watching?
3. What sports do they like taking part in?
4. Why do many British people take weekend courses?
A. Reading
Because without them people will become dull/bored
Football and rugby in winter, and cricket and athletics in summer
Walking and swimming
This is a new kind of entertainment. They give them pleasure
Work in pairs
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most popular sports among men.
5.In the last few years in Britain, a
new trend has been developing, i.e,
taking weekend or holiday .…
6.For people who are interested in art,
the are courses in painting or .…
7.Those who want to improve their
minds can take a course of Living “
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3. After you read
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A. Reading
-watching T.V
-listening to music
-reading, gardening
-playing sports
-singing karaoke
-playing pool
-playing darts
-glass engraving
-shoemaking
-bricklaying
-stock market

What do the
British like
doing in their
free time ?
Watching T.V,
listening to music,
reading,
do-it- yourself home
improvements,
gardening,
watching and taking
part in sports.

What about
their new
trend?
Taking weekend or holiday courses:
bricklaying, stock market, painting,
drawing, karaoke singing, shoemaking,
glass engraving,taking a course of
“ Living with more meaning .”

A. Reading
1.Learn the new words by heart and make sentences
with them.
2.Write a paragragh within 70 words about the leisure
activities of high school students
3. Prepare the next part ( B :Speaking )