Card 1 – take to something Tell me about a hobby, sport, TV series or food that you didn't really take to. Why didn't you like it? Did you give it another chance?
15
Card 2 – grow on someone Tell me about something you didn't like at first but that grew on you. What changed your opinion? Would you recommend it now?
15
Card 3 – be put off Have you ever been put off trying something? What put you off? Did you eventually try it?
15
Card 4 – be hopeless at something What's something you're hopeless at? Have you ever tried to improve? Does it bother you?
15
Card 5 – Nothing beats... Complete the sentence: "Nothing beats..." Explain your answer. Why is it so special? Do you think everyone would agree?
15
Card 6 – fancy taking up... What's something you've always fancied taking up? What's stopping you? Do you think you'll ever do it?
15
Card 7 – let off steam What do you usually do to let off steam after a stressful day? How often do you do it? Does it always work?
15
Card 8 – switch off Where or when can you really switch off? What helps you relax? Is it easy for you to stop thinking about work or school?
15
Card 9 Recommend a hobby to your partner. Use at least THREE expressions from the lesson.
15
Card 10 Your partner recommends a hobby. You don't want to try it. Explain why using at least THREE expressions from the lesson.
15
Card 11 Tell the story of a hobby you've had (or would like to have). Try to include these stages: you fancied taking it up you gave it a go you didn't take to it / it grew on you it helped you let off steam or switch off