A. Vocabulary
1. keen (adjective) - highly developed
2. amateur (noun) - person who is new to a particular activity
3. pastime (noun) - an activity that one does regulary for enjoyment; hobby
4. enthusiast (noun) - a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
5. dabble (verb) - to take part in an activity casually
B. Phrases
1. "cup of joe" - coffee
2. "cup of tea" - something one likes
3. "one true calling" - a profession that a person feels srtrongly about
4. "have a stake" - have a share, interest, or involvement in something
5. "take up" - to become interested or engaged in something
C. Questions
1. What are your hobbies? (give 3)
2. What do you like about these hobbies?
3. Is there anybody you share a hobby with?
4. What made you start doing these hobbies?
5. When did you start doing your hobby and how long do you spend doing it?
6. Which hobbies are popular in your country?
7. Which hobbies do you think are the most difficult?
8. What is a hobby which you would like to do next? Why?
9. Did you have any hobbies that you used to do and you're not doing anymore now? Why?
10. Besides your current hobby/hobbies, what else do you do during your free time?
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