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Lesson 2: How to discuss your regular activities and interestsUNIT 2: Personal Background

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What do you think is the hobby of each person in the photos? Based on these hobbies, what job(s) could each of them have?

A. WARMER

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B. VOCABULARYLet’s read the words and definitions.

1. passionate /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ adjective • having very strong feelings or emotions2. think out of the box /θɪŋk aʊt əv ðə bɒks/ expression • to develop ideas that are different from the usual 3. unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ verb • to show or introduce4. perspective /pəˈspek.tɪv/ noun • view or mindset

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Let’s read the dialogue. You’ll be the interviewee.

Interviewer: What do you do in your free time?Interviewee: Well, I am passionate about photography and I like capturing the beauty of nature. That is also why I love traveling to places and exploring nature. This hobby helps me think out of the box. It also enables me to follow a process and be organized. Interviewer: Those are good skills but how can you apply them to this position?Interviewee: Since I am comfortable working with a system, it will be easier to manage my responsibilities. Planning and meeting deadlines will not be very difficult. My creativity can help unveil a new perspective to the company.

C. DIALOGUE

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D. SENTENCE STRUCTURE

… traveling.… photography.… shopping.… experimenting in the kitchen.… working on cars.… growing organic vegetables.

1. A chef likes … 2. A merchandiser enjoys … 3. A flight attendant loves …

4. A mechanic is interested in … 5. A model is passionate about … 6. A nutritionist likes …

Match each job to a relevant hobby.

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Choose the correct answers to complete the dialogue. You will be the interviewee. A. perspectiveB. think out of the boxC. I am passionate about traveling

Interviewer: What’s your hobby?Interviewee: (1)______________________________. That is also why I love learning different kinds of culture. Each new place gives a different (2)_______________ in life. Interviewer: How can it help you perform well at work? Interviewee: Knowing different kinds of culture helps me (3)___________________. Foreign culture inspires me to be a more creative and artistic designer.

E. DIALOGUE PRACTICE

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Pretend your teacher is your friend. Your friend is telling you about his regular activities and interests. He asks how these can help him with his job interview. Explain how these activities relate to the job he is applying for.

F. PRACTICE MORE

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Your hobby is partying. During your interview, the interviewer asks, “How can your hobby help increase our company’s market?” What will you say?

G. ChALLENGE

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