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).

Student Worksheet Leaflet : Marc Chagall – From Goal to Success

Reading Comprehension - English Language

Name: ____________________ 

SUCCESS

to set a goal 

 

to work hard

 

to face obstacles

 

to acquire new skills

 

to stay humble and hungry

 

Before Reading – Think & Discuss 

1. What do you think makes a person successful? 

  

2. Have you ever seen a painting with flying people, animals, or dream-like scenes? How did it make you feel? 

 

Reading Comprehension 

Read the biography of Marc Chagall . Then answer the questions.

 

True (T) or False (F)? Correct the false sentences. 

 

1. _ Marc Chagall was born in Paris. 

   β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

2. He came from a wealthy family. 

 β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

  

 

3.  He stopped painting during World War II. 

 β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

4.  His art often included memories of his childhood. 

 β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

5. He only painted on canvas. 

 β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

6. He painted his most famous works in Paris.

 β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

7. Unfortunately, Chagall`s paintings didn`t see many exhibitions during his lifetime.

 β†’ Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

Find the evidence in the text. Give the real sentences from the text

To set a goal 

_________________________________________________

to work hard

_________________________________________________

to face obstacles

_________________________________________________

to acquire new skills

_________________________________________________

to stay humble and hungry

_________________________________________________

 

A picture description

  • Useful vocabulary

a flying couple, a violinist, a vibrant colour palette, floating figures, distorted perspective, symbols of childhood / love / hometown, euphoria of love, soaring happiness, nostalgia for the goal, connection to roots, the artist at work, between his homeland and new life

 

Topics to highlight while describing

  • How does this picture reflect Chagall`s goals, dreams, obstacles etc
  • What do main figures symbolize in the picture?

 

Reflection 

  • Marc Chagall never gave up on his dream, even when life was hard. 
  • What is your dream or big goal? What will help you achieve it? 

 

 

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