Hobbies

Vocabulary - English Language

Worksheet: Hobbies (Grade 9) Based on the video: [Link to the video](https://vkvideo.ru/video-93166146_456240674?t=1m9s) --- #### Task 1: Open-ended Question 1. What is the main idea of the video? Explain in 2-3 sentences. --- #### Task 2: Short Answer 2. According to the video, why are hobbies important for teenagers? 3. Name three hobbies mentioned in the video. --- #### Task 3: Drag and Drop (Fill in the Blanks) 4. Complete the sentences by dragging the correct words into the gaps: - Hobbies help teenagers to __ their creativity. (develop / lose / ignore) - Engaging in hobbies can reduce __ and improve mental health. (boredom / stress / happiness) - Some hobbies, like __, can even lead to future career opportunities. (gaming / painting / sleeping) --- #### Task 4: Matching 5. Match the hobby with its benefit: - a. Playing sports - b. Reading books - c. Learning a musical instrument - d. Drawing or painting 1. Improves focus and patience 2. Enhances physical fitness 3. Boosts creativity and self-expression 4. Expands knowledge and vocabulary --- #### Task 5: Choose the Correct Word/Phrase 6. Select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: - Hobbies are a great way to __ your free time. (waste / spend / ignore) - The video suggests that hobbies can help teenagers to __ new skills. (forget / develop / lose) - According to the video, hobbies are not just for fun but also for __. (stress / learning / sleeping) --- #### Task 6: Multiple Choice (Single Correct Answer) 7. What is one benefit of having a hobby, as mentioned in the video? a) It makes you tired b) It helps you relax and unwind c) It increases your workload d) It makes you less creative --- #### Task 7: Multiple Choice (Multiple Correct Answers) 8. Which of the following are true about hobbies, according to the video? (Choose all that apply) a) Hobbies can improve mental health b) Hobbies are a waste of time c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests d) Hobbies are only for adults --- #### Task 8: Reflection 9. What hobby would you like to try after watching the video? Why? --- Answer Key: 1. (Sample answer) The video emphasizes the importance of hobbies for teenagers, highlighting their benefits for mental health, creativity, and skill development. 2. Hobbies are important for teenagers because they help reduce stress, develop creativity, and provide opportunities to learn new skills. 3. (Sample answers) Playing sports, reading books, learning a musical instrument. 4. develop, stress, painting. 5. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3. 6. spend, develop, learning. 7. b) It helps you relax and unwind. 8. a) Hobbies can improve mental health, c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests. 9. (Personal reflection, no fixed answer).

Diggory bones

Reading - ESL

Ниже составлен **рабочий лист для ученика**, основанный на методике продуктивного чтения и полностью учитывающий план урока из Teacher’s Book (Diggory Bones, Unit 7, PB69). Рабочий лист предназначен для самостоятельной работы с текстом до/во время/после просмотра видео или чтения.

---

## WORK SHEET

**Name:** ________________________  
**Class:** ________________________  
**Date:** ________________________  

**Story:** Diggory Bones (Part 2 – Pyramid & Secret Door)  
**Pupil’s Book page:** 69  

---

### BEFORE READING & WATCHING  
*(What do I already know? What will happen?)*

**Task 1. Remember the previous episode**  
In the last episode, Lyam thought he heard a sound.  
➜ What was the sound? (Guess) ________________________________  

**Task 2. Look at the first scene of the story (picture 1)**  
What is Diggory doing?  
- [ ] Crying  
- [ ] Laughing  
- [ ] Sleeping  

**Task 3. New words to check**  
Match the word to its meaning (guess before you read):

| Word | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| mirror | a) a tree with white juice for making rubber |
| bowl | b) you look into it and see yourself |
| cloth | c) a deep round dish |
| liquid | d) a piece of fabric |
| rubber trees | e) water, juice, milk (not solid) |

**Answers** (check after reading): mirror – b, bowl – c, cloth – d, liquid – e, rubber trees – a.

**Task 4. Prediction**  
Look at the pictures and read the title “Diggory Bones”.  
Write 2 things you think will happen in the story:

> 1. ________________________________________________  
> 2. ________________________________________________  

---

### WHILE READING & WATCHING  
*(Watch the video or read the text. Answer as you go.)*

**Task 5. Gist questions (watch first time – books closed)**  
Watch the video. Answer these 3 questions:

| Question | Your answer |
|----------|-------------|
| How many steps are there altogether on the pyramid? | ________ |
| What did the Mayas do in the round building? | ________ |
| Why did they put water in the bowl? | ________ |

**Task 6. Detailed questions (books open – watch again)**  
Now open your book to page 69. Watch again or read. Answer:

> **a)** How many steps are there on EACH face of the pyramid? ______  
> **b)** What time is the sun at its highest? ______  

**Task 7. True or False?**  
Read the story text. Write T (true) or F (false).

| Statement | T / F |
|-----------|-------|
| Quetzalcoatl was the god of war. | |
| The sun will be at its highest point at 11.28. | |
| Bowls full of water work like mirrors. | |
| Richard is not following them. | |
| Lyam wants to get the gold. | |

**Task 8. How do they feel?**  
Complete the table. Find the words in the story.

| Character | How does he feel? | Find the sentence in the text |
|-----------|------------------|-------------------------------|
| Lyam (frame 2-3) | angry | ________________________________ |
| Lyam (climbing stairs) | (choose: happy / scared / tired) | “I’m going to be very unhappy” |
| Diggory | joking | “That was a great joke” |

**Task 9. Answer in 1–2 sentences**  
Why are they running and in a hurry?

> ________________________________________________  

What may happen when the sun shines on the secret door?

> ________________________________________________  

---

### AFTER READING & WATCHING  
*(Understanding, thinking, and creating)*

**Task 10. Main idea**  
What is the most important thing in this part of the story? Choose one and explain why:

- [ ] The pyramid has 365 steps (one for each day)  
- [ ] The Mayas watched the sky and used water as mirrors  
- [ ] Diggory played a joke on Lyam  

Your explanation: ________________________________  

**Task 11. Story chain (retell in 4 steps)**  
Write 4 key events in order. Use your own words.

> 1. ________________________________________________  
> 2. ________________________________________________  
> 3. ________________________________________________  
> 4. ________________________________________________  

**Task 12. Predict the ending**  
How do you think the story will end? Write 2–3 sentences.

> ________________________________________________  
> ________________________________________________  

**Task 13. Vocabulary check**  
Find these words in the story. Write the sentence from the text.

| Word | Sentence from story |
|------|----------------------|
| brave | |
| fur | |
| clap | (not in this part – leave empty or write “not here”) |
| frightened | “Everyone who saw them felt … afraid” (same meaning) |

**Task 14. Personal response**  
Would you like to go on an adventure with Diggory Bones? Why / why not?

> ________________________________________________  

---

### SELF-CHECK (for you and your teacher)

| Can you do this? | Yes | A little | No |
|----------------|-----|----------|-----|
| I can answer: How many steps on each face? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| I can say why the Mayas put water in bowls. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| I understand the words: mirror, bowl, liquid. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| I can retell this part of the story. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |

*

 

Crea y personaliza fichas interactivas para cada aula

LiveWorksheets facilita a profesorado, familias y personas que educan en casa el diseño y la entrega de materiales de aprendizaje atractivos. Solo tienes que subir un PDF o empezar desde cero para crear lo que necesites: desde fichas interactivas de matemáticas hasta ejercicios de comprensión lectora, fichas de multiplicación o actividades para infantil, todo en unos pocos clics. Nuestro editor de arrastrar y soltar funciona en todos los cursos y asignaturas, lo que te permite adaptar el contenido a tus programaciones, deberes o evaluaciones. Quienes enseñan inglés como segunda lengua (ESL) también pueden crear sus propias fichas, añadir cuadros de sonidos comunes o integrar actividades de ESL para hacer cada clase más participativa. Además, podrás diseñar fácilmente tareas diferenciadas y autocorregidas que ahorran tiempo y apoyan un mejor aprendizaje del alumnado.

Una biblioteca completa de recursos para K-12 y ESL

Accede a miles de fichas listas para usar en todas las asignaturas de K-12, incluidas actividades para infantil, matemáticas, práctica de multiplicación, comprensión lectora y recursos de ESL. Filtra por curso, materia o nivel de competencia para encontrar exactamente lo que necesitas, ya sea para un aula de primaria, una revisión en secundaria o actividades de práctica en bachillerato. El profesorado de ESL puede explorar nuestra colección en constante crecimiento de fichas y actividades de inglés como segunda lengua, diseñadas para apoyar a estudiantes de todos los niveles. Con nuevo contenido añadido de forma regular, LiveWorksheets es un recurso flexible que ayuda a lograr aprendizajes duraderos.