Story 13

📘 Lesson Title: “Finding a New Hobby”

Level: Intermediate

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VOCABULARY WORDS

1. Hobby – (HAW-bee) /ˈhɒb.i/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: An activity done for fun in one’s free time
   Synonyms: pastime, interest, leisure activity
   Sample Sentence: Painting has always been my favorite hobby.

2. Bored – (BORD) /bɔːrd/
   Type: Adjective
   Meaning: Feeling tired or uninterested due to lack of activity
   Synonyms: uninterested, restless, dull
   Sample Sentence: He felt bored staying at home all weekend.

3. Creative – (kree-AY-tiv) /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/
   Type: Adjective
   Meaning: Having the ability to make new or imaginative things
   Synonyms: imaginative, artistic, inventive
   Sample Sentence: She’s very creative and loves making crafts.

4. Skill – (SKIL) /skɪl/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: The ability to do something well
   Synonyms: ability, talent, expertise
   Sample Sentence: Learning a musical instrument is a great skill.

5. Relaxing – (ri-LAKS-ing) /rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ/
   Type: Adjective
   Meaning: Helping someone feel calm and stress-free
   Synonyms: soothing, peaceful, calming
   Sample Sentence: Gardening is a relaxing hobby.

STORY: Finding a New Hobby

After finishing college, Mia had a lot of free time. She often felt bored at home, so she decided to try something new.

She searched online for different hobbies and found many ideas. Mia wanted to do something creative, so she tried painting.

At first, it was difficult, but with practice, she improved her skills. She painted almost every day and felt happy seeing her progress.

Painting also helped her feel relaxed. Mia realized that hobbies are not just fun—they also help people grow and feel better.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1. Why did Mia feel bored?

2. What did she decide to do?

3. What kind of hobby did Mia try?

4. How did she feel about painting at first?

5. What happened as she practiced more?

6. How often did she paint?

7. What did Mia learn from her experience?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What hobbies do you enjoy?

2. Why do people need hobbies?

3. How do you feel when you try something new?

4. What is a creative hobby you’ve always wanted to try?

5. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor hobbies? Why?

6. How can hobbies help reduce stress?

7. Have you ever started a hobby and then stopped? Why?

8. Do you think everyone needs a hobby?

9. What hobby would you recommend to a friend?

10. Can hobbies become a career? Give an example.

11. What skills have you learned from your hobbies?

12. How much time do you spend on hobbies each week?

13. What’s the most relaxing hobby for you?

14. Do you think children should be encouraged to explore hobbies? Why?

15. If you could try any hobby without limits, what would it be?