ESLvideo Quiz
My Busy Life
Maya introduces friends' hobbies: karate, gardening, violin, and guitar at a convention.
Listening
Quiz
Watch the video and answer the quiz questions.
Hi everyone, my name is Maya and I'm here at the annual hobby convention.
I love this place because it's full of energy, though it's always crowded.
People often ask me about my hobbies.
Personally, I do martial arts.
I go to a karate class every Tuesday and Thursday.
It is exhausting, but it keeps me fit.
My instructor is very strict, but she teaches us a lot about discipline.
It's a great way to stay healthy.
I have a brother, but we don't have the same interests.
He doesn't do photography anymore because it's too expensive.
Now, he does gardening.
He grows vegetables in our backyard and spends hours there every weekend.
He says it is very relaxing, but I think it's a bit slow for me.
My friend Sarah is also here today.
She is a musician.
She plays the violin in the music section on the second floor.
Sarah is very dedicated.
She practices for 2 hours every day.
She doesn't watch TV or play video games at all because she prefers her music.
Today I'm helping my friend Leo.
He usually plays football, but he wants a new creative hobby.
He doesn't have a garden, so he can't help my brother.
And he doesn't like martial arts.
He is interested in the guitar section.
I hope he likes it.
The teacher there is very kind and doesn't get angry when beginners make mistakes.
What about you?
Do you have a favorite hobby or do you want to try something new today?
There is something here for everyone.
I love this place because it's full of energy, though it's always crowded.
People often ask me about my hobbies.
Personally, I do martial arts.
I go to a karate class every Tuesday and Thursday.
It is exhausting, but it keeps me fit.
My instructor is very strict, but she teaches us a lot about discipline.
It's a great way to stay healthy.
I have a brother, but we don't have the same interests.
He doesn't do photography anymore because it's too expensive.
Now, he does gardening.
He grows vegetables in our backyard and spends hours there every weekend.
He says it is very relaxing, but I think it's a bit slow for me.
My friend Sarah is also here today.
She is a musician.
She plays the violin in the music section on the second floor.
Sarah is very dedicated.
She practices for 2 hours every day.
She doesn't watch TV or play video games at all because she prefers her music.
Today I'm helping my friend Leo.
He usually plays football, but he wants a new creative hobby.
He doesn't have a garden, so he can't help my brother.
And he doesn't like martial arts.
He is interested in the guitar section.
I hope he likes it.
The teacher there is very kind and doesn't get angry when beginners make mistakes.
What about you?
Do you have a favorite hobby or do you want to try something new today?
There is something here for everyone.
Extra Practice
Gap-fill
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Vocabulary
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Word Bank
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