b. Now, read and answer the questions.
(Bây giờ, hãy đọc và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1. When did Linh start her favorite hobby?
(Linh bắt đầu sở thích của mình từ khi nào?)
=> when she was ten
(khi cô ấy mười tuổi)
2. What does the word them in paragraph 2 refer to?
(Từ “them” trong đoạn 2 ám chỉ điều gì?)
A. chocolate cookies (bánh quy sô cô la)
B. recipes (công thức nấu ăn)
C. hobbies (sở thích)
3. Where does Linh do it?
(Linh làm bánh ở đâu?)
4. When does Linh usually bake?
(Linh thường nướng bánh vào lúc nào?)
5. What does baking help Linh do?
(Công việc nướng bánh giúp Linh những gì?)
1. when she was ten
(khi cô ấy 10 tuổi)
Thông tin: I started this hobby when I was ten years old.
(Tôi bắt đầu sở thích này khi tôi mười tuổi.)
2. B. recipes
(công thức nấu ăn)
Thông tin: He shared lots of recipes with me, and I liked all of them.
(Anh ấy đã chia sẻ rất nhiều công thức nấu ăn với tôi, và tôi thích tất cả chúng.)
3. she always bake in her lovely kitchen at home
(cô ấy luôn nướng bánh trong căn bếp xinh xắn của mình ở nhà)
Thông tin: We always bake in our lovely kitchen at home.
(Chúng tôi luôn nướng trong căn bếp xinh xắn của chúng tôi ở nhà.)
4. she usually bake on the weekends
(cô ấy thường nướng bánh vào cuối tuần)
Thông tin: We usually bake on the weekends.
(Chúng tôi thường nướng vào cuối tuần.)
5. baking helps she relax after a busy week with lots of homework
(làm bánh giúp cô ấy thư giãn sau một tuần bận rộn với nhiều bài vở)
Thông tin: Baking also helps me relax after a busy week with lots of homework.
(Nướng bánh cũng giúp tôi thư giãn sau một tuần bận rộn với rất nhiều bài vở.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Leisure activity isn't just for fun, says Howard E.A. Tinsley, a professor from the University of Florida who has developed a scale that classifies hobbies based on needs they satisfy in people. The scale can help people find more personal fulfillment by giving them insight into what they really like. “The surprising thing is that activities you might think are very different have similar effects on people. Probably no one would consider acting to have the same characteristics as roller-skating or playing baseball, but People who act as a hobby report feeling an intense sense of belonging to a group, much the same way others do in playing sports.
And activities Providing the Strongest sense of competition are not sports, but card and computer game, he found. Participating in soccer satisfies our desire for a sense of “belonging”, and coin Collecting fulfills the need for “creativity”. With so many people in jobs they don't care for, leisure is a prized aspect of people's lives, Tinsley said. “Yet it’s not something psychologists really study. Economists tell us how much money people spend skiing, but nobody explains why Skiing really appeals to people.”
Fishing, generally considered an outdoor recreational activity, for example, is a form of self-expression like stamp collecting, because it gives people the opportunity to express some aspect of their personality by doing something different from their daily routine, he said.
Bài 2 :
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
If life seems more rushed than ever, you might be surprised (1) ______ learn that we Americans don’t have less leisure time than we did 40 years ago. We actually have (2)________ leisure time. We get about 45 minutes (3)___ day of extra leisure.
Then why does it feel like we have so much less? It might be (4) ______ we waste half of all our leisure time watching television. The average American adult devotes 2.5 hours a day to this hobby. So if you want more free time, I recommend one thing: turn it off. This is (5) _____said than done, especially during the world series.
When I was growing up, my mom had one piece (6) _______ advice for me, and she said it (7) ________ single morning. “Get out of the house!” It’s good advice. Come join the 6.8 millions who are (8) ______ a book club, or the 196,000 who attend (9) _______ volleyball, or the 680,000 who go to tractor pulls every month. There are even 3 millions people who (10) ______ a sport called “muzzle loading”, which involves shooting a gun that looks 200 years old.
(http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599, 1549394,00. html)
Bài 3 :
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Hobbies
Hobbies give people joy and there are lots of benefits. They provide mental stimulation and can help people foster new aims. Greater fitness can be developed through active hobbies. When someone moves to a new town, it is often suggested that they join a club focusing on 4 particular hobby is to become part of the community.
A hobby offers the time and space to relax. Sporting hobbies such as golf hiking or running allow people to get out into the fresh air. This has been shown to have real benefits for someone’s mental health. Exercise increases endorphins in the body which help people to feel good, but activities that make you sweat are not the only ones that produce that feeling.
(http://www.cars-show.org/cars/the-many-advantages-of-having- a-hobby. html)
Bài 4 :
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Making a film takes a long time and is very hard work. Writing the story for the film may take many weeks. Filming the story, or shooting the film, often takes at least six months. Actors and cameramen work from very early in the morning until late at night. Each scene had to be acted and reacted, filmed and refilmed, until it is just right. Sometimes the same scene has to be acted twenty or thirty times.
The film studio is like a large factory and the indoor stages are very big indeed. Scenery of all kinds is made in the studio; churches, castles and forests are all built of wood and cupboard. Several hundred people work together to make one film. Some of these people are actors and actresses. The director of the film, however, is the most important person in a studio. He decides how the scene should be filmed and how the actors should act.
Most people go to see a film because they know the film stars in it. Sometimes the film may be very poor. It is best to choose a film made by a good director. Some famous directors make their film very real. People feel that they themselves are among the people in the film.
Bài 5 :
Exercise 5. Choose the option that best completes each blank in the passage.
Some teenagers enjoy spending free time with their friends. Others prefer doing leisure activities with their family members. I love spending time with my family (1) ______ it’s a great way to connect with them.
At the weekend, we usually go for a bike ride. We (2) ______ to some nearby villages to enjoy the fresh air. We take photos and look at them later. My big brother and I are also (3) ______ cooking. My brother looks for easy recipes. After that, we prepare the ingredients and cook. Sometimes the food is good, but sometimes it isn’t; nevertheless, we love (4) ______ we cook. The leisure activity I like the most is doing DIY projects with my mum. She teaches me (5) ______ my own dresses and doll clothes. On special occasions, we make special dresses together. Once I won the first prize in a costume contest at my school.
Bài 6 :
Exercise 5. Choose the option that best completes each blank in the passage.
There are a lot of pastimes that young people like, and one of (21) ________ is mountain climbing. It is an active leisure activity that people can do either indoors or outdoors. If you go climbing outdoors, it is a great way to (22) ________ your strength and enjoy the nature at the same time. You can even set up your own climbing wall in your backyard or (23) ________ your home. This way you don't have to go out and still can keep fit and enjoy the activity.
So how can you start mountain climbing? Many people take a class to learn how to climb and use their equipment (24) ________. Others join climbing clubs to make new friends with the same interest and go climbing together. If you are an active person and like outdoor activities, (25) ________ don't you try this activity?
Bài 7 :
Read the text about the sinking of the Titanic. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D).
The Titanic
The Titanic was a luxurious cruise ship. Its shipwreck was the most shocking news of the 20th century. The accident was (1) _______ April 15, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean. While the ship (2) _______ in freezing waters, it hit an iceberg. A few hours later, the Titanic was filled with water and started to sink. At that time, there (3) _______ more than 2,000 people on board, including both passengers and crew. They all became (4) _______ when half of the ship broke and sank. They tried to evacuate the ship; however, the Titanic (5) _______ enough lifeboats for all and the water was so cold. As a result, hundreds of people lost their lives. This shipwreck reminds the world to pay more attention to equipping transports with full facilities and providing careful training safety instructions.
Bài 8 :
I’m keen on doing DIY (do-it-yourself).
(Mình thích tự làm đồ dùng.)
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Tom: Hi, Trang. Surprised to see you. What brings you here?
Trang: Oh, hello Tom. I'm looking for a knitting kit.
Tom: A knitting kit? I didn't know you like knitting.
Trang: Actually, I'm keen on many DIY activities. In my leisure time, I love knitting, building dollhouses, and making paper flowers.
Tom: I see. So, you like spending time on your own.
Trang: Yeah. What do you do in your free time?
Tom: I'm a bit different. I usually hang out with my friends. We go to the cinema, go cycling, or play sport in the park.
Trang: You love spending free time with other people, don't you?
Tom: That's right. By the way, would you like to go to the cinema with me and Mark this Sunday? There's a new comedy at New World Cinema.
Trang: Yes, I'd love to. Can I ask Mai to join us?
Tom: Sure. Let's meet outside the cinema at 9 a.m.
Bài 9 :
2. Read the conversation again and complete the sentences.
(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại và hoàn thành các câu sau.)
1. Trang is looking for a _____.
2. She likes doing DIY in her _____.
3. Tom loves spending his free time with _____.
4. Tom and his friends usually _____ together.
5. Tom, Mark, Trang, and Mai are going to see a comedy this _____.
Bài 10 :
3. Work in pairs. Write the activities from the box under the correct pictures.
(Làm việc thep cặp. Viết các hoạt động trong khung vào bên dưới bức tranh đúng.)
|
doing DIY |
cooking |
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doing puzzle |
playing sport |
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surfing the net |
messaging friends |
Bài 11 :
4. Work in pairs. Read the phrases, and guess which activities in 3 are described.
(Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc các cụm từ và đoán xem hoạt động nào ở bài 3 đang được mô tả.)
1. improve memory, a mental exercise
2. save money, increase creativity
3. improve physical health, make friends
4. keep in touch, be relaxed
5. learn something about IT, computer skills
Bài 12 :
4. Read what three teenagers say about their leisure activities. Complete the table with the information from the text.
(Đọc những gì ba thanh thiếu niên nói về hoạt động giải trí của họ. Hoàn thành bảng với các thông tin từ văn bản.)
Sakura (Kyoto, Japan): Origami is the art of paper folding. I love doing it on my own in my free time. With just some sheets of paper, I can create almost anything: flowers, birds, or fans. Doing origami helps me to relax.
Eric (St. Gallen, Switzerland): My hometown has some famous ski resorts. I'm into snowboarding and usually go to a nearby ski resort with my parents at weekends. Snowboarding improves my overall health and balance.
Lan (Quang Binh, Viet Nam): I'm keen on playing sport, especially badminton. My best friend lives next door, so we play badminton almost every afternoon. It’s an easy sport, and it also improves my muscle strength and helps reduce stress.
Bài 13 :
2. Read about Trang’s leisure activities. Choose the correct answer.
(Đọc về các hoạt động giải trí của Trang. Chọn câu trả lời đúng.)
Some teenagers enjoy spending free time with their friends. Others prefer doing leisure activities with their family members. I love spending time with my family because it’s a great way to connect with them.
At the weekend, we usually go for a bike ride. We cycle to some nearby villages to enjoy the fresh air. We take photos and look at them later. My big brother and I are also into cooking. My brother looks for easy recipes. After that, we prepare the ingredients and cook. Sometimes the food is good, but sometimes it isn’t; nevertheless, we love whatever we cook. The leisure activity I like the most is doing DIY projects with my mum. She teaches me to make my own dresses and doll clothes. On special occasions, we make special dresses together. Once I won the first prize in a costume contest at my school.
1. The text is about Trang's leisure activities _________.
A. in the past
B. with her friends
C. with her family
2. The word "connect" is closets in meaning to _________.
A. join with something
B. better understand someone
C. speak to someone by phone
Bài 14 :
3. Read the text again and answer the questions.
(Đọc văn bản một lần nữa và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1. What does Trang do with her family members at the weekend?
(Trang làm gì với các thành viên trong gia đình vào cuối tuần?)
2. Who looks for recipes when Trang and her brother cook?
(Ai đi kiếm công thức khi Trang và anh cậu ấy nấu?)
3. Which leisure activity does she love the most?
(Những hoạt động rảnh rỗi nào mà cậu ấy thích nhất?)
4. What does Trang’s mum teach her to do?
(Mẹ của Trang dạy cô ấy làm gì?)
5. What did she win?
(Cô ấy thắng gì?)
Bài 15 :
Reading
a. Read the passages. Circle the name of the person who prefers indoor activities.
(Đọc những đoạn văn. Khoanh chọn tên của người mà thích những hoạt động trong nhà hơn.)
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Will Jess Peter |
My name's Will. I love playing sports and hanging out with my friends. We love playing handball and soccer together. I think they're really exciting. I don't really like extreme sports, like skateboarding or rock climbing. They're too scary for me. I prefer safer activities, like jogging or watching TV.
Hello. My name's Jess. I'm not a very active person. I like reading books, chatting with my friends online, and doing arts and crafts in my bedroom. My favorite thing to do is painting. It's so relaxing. I hate playing sports and jogging. I don't think they are very fun. I prefer playing board games at home.
Hi. I'm Peter. I love doing lots of different activities. I like playing tennis with friends and I love rock climbing. It's so much fun. I also like designing clothes and bags. I don't really enjoy playing board games though. I think they're boring. I prefer singing and dancing with my friends in my backyard.
Bài 16 :
b. Now read and draw lines to match the phrases and the person they describe.
(Bây giờ, nhìn và kẻ đoạn thẳng nối những cụm từ với người mà chúng miêu tả.)
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Will Jess Peter |
enjoys designing clothes likes playing board games doesn’t enjoy rock climbing hates jogging likes hanging out with friends |
Bài 17 :
c. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Bài 18 :
Reading
a. Read Linh's passage and choose the best beginning sentence.
(Đọc đoạn văn của Linh và chọn câu mở đầu hay nhất.)
1. I love trying new cakes.
(Tôi thích thử những chiếc bánh mới.)
2. I have many hobbies, but I like baking best.
(Tôi có nhiều sở thích, nhưng tôi thích làm bánh nhất.)
I started this hobby when I was ten years old. First, my dad taught me how to bake chocolate cookies. He shared lots of recipes with me, and I liked all of them. Now, I bake with my little sister. I like teaching her how to bake things like brownies and cakes. We always bake in our lovely kitchen at home. We usually bake on the weekends. Weekends are the perfect time for baking. We have enough time to prepare everything and clean up the big mess after we finish. Baking also helps me relax after a busy week with lots of homework. I don't have to think much, and I can just follow the recipes.
Baking is a great hobby, and I really love baking!
Bài 19 :
c. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Bài 20 :
Read the text messages. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C)
(Đọc tin nhắn văn bản. Chọn câu trả lời đúng (A, B, hoặc C))
Example:
(Ví dụ)
0. Who will practice a sport tomorrow?
(Ai sẽ tập thể thao vào ngày mai?)
A. Rachel
1. Who can't come to the park?
(Ai không thể đến công viên?)
2. Who will arrive at the park late?
(Ai sẽ đến công viên muộn?)
3. Who will take part in a competition?
(Ai sẽ tham gia cuộc thi?)
4. Who will need to leave the park early?
(Ai cần rời khỏi công viên sớm?)
5. Who wants to watch a competition?
(Ai muốn xem một cuộc thi?)
Robert
Hi everyone. Do you want to play shuttlecock at the park tomorrow at around 6 p.m.?
(Chào mọi người. Bạn có muốn chơi đá cầu ở công viên vào ngày mai vào khoảng 6 giờ chiều không?)
Rachel
Hi, Robert! Sure! I have table tennis practice tomorrow from 7 pm to 8 pm I'll come to the park, but I'll have to leave early.
(Chào Robert! Chắc chắn rồi! Ngày mai tôi có buổi tập bóng bàn từ 7 giờ tối đến 8 giờ tối. Tôi sẽ đến công viên, nhưng tôi sẽ phải về sớm.)
David
Sorry, Robert. I can't come tomorrow. I have a roller skating competition until 8.30p.m. It's at the sports center. I'm really excited! I practiced a lot, so I hope I'll do well tomorrow. Maybe I'll see you after the competition.
(Xin lỗi, Robert. Tôi không thể đến vào ngày mai. Tôi có một cuộc thi trượt patin đến 8h30 tối. Nó ở B trung tâm thể thao. Tôi thực sự rất vui mừng! Tôi đã luyện tập rất nhiều, vì vậy tôi hy vọng mình sẽ thi đấu tốt vào ngày mai. Có lẽ tôi sẽ gặp lại bạn sau cuộc thi.)
Annie
Hi guys. Sorry, but I will be a little bit late. My sister and have a piano class until 6.30pm. Can Imeet you at the park after our class? My sister can come, too. And David, good luck with your roller skating competition! Can we come to watch you skate? It sounds really fun!
(Xin chào các bạn. Xin lỗi, nhưng tôi sẽ đến muộn một chút. Em gái tôi và có một lớp học piano cho đến 6:30 chiều. Tôi có thể gặp bạn ở công viên sau giờ học của chúng tôi không? Em gái tôi cũng có thể đến. Và David, chúc may mắn với cuộc thi trượt patin của bạn! Chúng tôi có thể đến để xem bạn trượt băng? Nghe thật là vui!)
Bài 21 :
1. Listen and read the text. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false). Correct the false sentences.
(Nghe và đọc văn bản. Đánh dấu câu T (đúng) hoặc F (sai). Sửa các câu sai.)
My name’s Thu, and my nickname is Kiki. I’m fourteen years old and I’m from Hải Dương; a province to the east of Hà Nội. My mum is a nurse at the local school, and my dad is an engineer. We live in a small house. I’ve got a younger brother. I’ve also got a cat called Mitty. She’s a lovely and friendly cat.
In my free time, I like listening to music and reading books. I’m also interested in nature, and I love drawing, taking photos of the beautiful landscapes. I also like drawing the painting wildlife, too.
1 Kiki’s real name is Thu.
2 Thu’s parents are doctors.
3 Thu’s family lives in a big house in Hải Dương.
4 Thu’s got a younger sister.
5 She hasn’t got any pets.
6 Thu is interested in taking photos of nature.
Bài 22 :
2. Listen and read the text. Choose the correct option.
(Nghe và đọc văn bản. Chọn phương án đúng.)
Curtain Up!
Your seat moves, you feel water on your face and you can smell something. It’s the latest 4D cinema experience. The screens are bigger and the seats are in the most comfortable position for your eyes and neck. But, is it fun? “It’s more exciting than 3D,” said 15-year-old Adam, “because it’s brighter and louder.” His friend, Jessica, agrees, “The most exciting scene was in the car. I felt like I was driving, but I wasn’t going fast enough.”
1. Adam has just watched a film in 3D / 4D.
(Adam vừa xem một bộ phim 3D / 4D.)
2. They watched the film in a theatre / at the cinema.
(Họ đã xem phim trong rạp hát / rạp chiếu phim.)
Bài 23 :
3. Read the texts about three students’ interests and The High Five Entertainment Guide. Match each person with the best show for them.
(Đọc các đoạn văn về sở thích của ba học sinh và The High Five Entertainment Guide. Nối mỗi người với chương trình hay nhất cho họ.)
Thu: Brilliant idea! You know I love anything with music, and I prefer funny stories. I want to have fun! By the way, I have to be home before 9.00 p.m.
Lan: I’m not keen on funny days. I like stories that make me think about the world and things in my life. I also love watching good actors perform, so the cast is very important for me!
Luke: I’m not really into comedies or musicals. They’re too childish. I prefer dramas and classical plays. I like new and fresh interpretations of classical plays, as well.
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The High Five Entertainment Guide FIND OUT WHAT’S ON NEAR YOU A. NO WORDS, LOTS OF FUN! Words can’t describe how much fun we have on stage. That’s why we don’t use them! Don’t miss the excitement and drama of our new mime show. It combines a fantastic mix of movement and music. If you would like to learn more, do our hands-on workshop after the show at 9.30 p.m. |
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B. ENJOY VIETNAMESR DANCING SHOW Welcome to the dance show for one week! This happy dance and musical experience brings fun and enjoyment to the stage. It’s getting good reviews from audience, so come and enjoy great dancing and amazing costumes. You can go on stage after the show to meet our dancers and artists. The show ends at 8.00 p.m. |
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C. THE SAD STORY OF EDWARD Johnny Depp starred in the film and now the musical is here! Meet Edward Scissorhands. and watch a brilliant performance as he tries to find friendship, family and love. There are no spoken words, but music, dance and songs tell this sad story. Tickets are selling fast, so hurry! |
Bài 24 :
2. Read the text below and answer the questions.
(Đọc đoạn văn dưới đây và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
A recent study shows that many teenagers in Việt Nam spare around 4 hours for entertainment. A majority of teenagers watch TV or use the Internet. Thousands of teenagers play computer games or chat with their friends on social networks. They don’t spend much time on physical activities. Only a minority of the surveyed teenagers spend time playing sports. There is little information about how teenagers spend their leisure time with their family members. Do you know any other research about this topic?
1. How many hours do teenagers in Việt Nam spend time on leisure activities?
(Thanh thiếu niên Việt Nam dành bao nhiêu giờ cho các hoạt động giải trí?)
2. What do some teenagers do on the Internet?
(Một số thanh thiếu niên làm gì trên Internet?)
Bài 25 :
1. Study the chart about how people spend their leisure activities in the US. In pairs, answer the questions:
(Nghiên cứu biểu đồ về cách mọi người chi tiêu cho các hoạt động giải trí của họ ở Mỹ. Theo cặp trả lời các câu hỏi)
- What is the most popular activity?
(Hoạt động phổ biến nhất là gì?)
- What is the least popular activity?
(Hoạt động ít phổ biến nhất là gì?)
- How much time do people spend on sports, exercise and recreation?
(Mọi người dành bao nhiêu thời gian cho thể thao, tập thể dục và giải trí?)
Bài 26 :
3. Read the passage and do the exercises.
(Đọc đoạn văn và làm các bài tập.)
My grandma and I share a pastime: knitting. She taught me how to knit when I was ten years old. In the evening, we both sit in front of the TV and knit. Now I can knit scarves, hats, and even sweaters. I remember last year I had to find a birthday present for my dad. Then I thought of knitting a sweater for him. I searched the Internet for a day, and finally I found the pattern that came with a YouTube video showing me how to make a sweater. It took me a week to finish it.
Dad was so happy with the present and said it was his favourite sweater. The best thing about knitting is that it makes you be more careful and patient. Sometimes you drop stitches or hold the wool too tight, so you need to continually practise. My grandma says knitting is magical because you can create anything you want with just wool and a pair of needles. I love knitting!
a. Match each word in A with its meaning in B.
(Nối mỗi từ trong A với nghĩa của nó trong B.)
Bài 27 :
b. Write T (true) or F (false) at the end of each sentence.
(Viết T (true) hoặc F (false) vào cuối mỗi câu.)
Bài 28 :
a. Read the passages. Circle the name of the person who likes doing indoor and outdoor activities.
(Đọc các đoạn văn. Khoanh tròn tên của người thích làm các hoạt động trong nhà và ngoài trời.)
1. Alex 2. Jenny 3. Helen
Bài 29 :
b. Now, read and fill in the blanks with the correct names.
(Bây giờ, đọc và điền vào chỗ trống với tên chính xác.)
1. _______ doesn’t like making jewelry.
2. _______ loves hanging out at the park.
3. _______ thinks sports are boring.
4. _______ enjoys making things.
5. _______ loves chatting with friends online.
Bài 30 :
a. Read Linh’s passage. Which sentence describes her opinion?
(Đọc đoạn văn của Linh. Câu nào diễn tả ý kiến của cô ấy?)
1. Doing martial arts is a great way to have fun and meet new people.
(Tập võ là một cách tuyệt vời để vui chơi và gặp gỡ những người mới.)
2. Doing martial arts is good for your health and helps you relax.
(Tập võ rất tốt cho sức khỏe và giúp bạn thư giãn.)
KARATE CLASS
I have many hobbies, but I like doing martial arts the most.
At first, my dad taught me some karate when I was ten years old. He took me to lessons at the sports center because I enjoyed doing it so much. Now, I do karate and other martial arts with my younger brother. We always practice in our garden because we can’t do it in the living room. We have martial arts lessons on Saturday mornings. Mornings are the best time to do martial arts because we have a lot of energy at that time of day. Doing martial arts after school is good, too. It helps us relax after studying, and we always sleep very well after practice.
Doing martial arts is a great hobby for young people because it’s good for our health, and it makes us stronger.
