انگلیسی درس ۷۸
Cooking and hobbies
غذا و آشپزی، سرگرمی‌ای که از آن لذت می‌برید، و فایده‌های اجتماعی سرگرمی‌ها و اوقات فراغت.
چطور تمرین کنیم
- یک جواب را دو بار گوش بدهید. هم‌زمان متن را بخوانید.
- همراه صدا بگویید. سرعت را روی 0.75× بگذارید. دوباره پخش کنید و هم‌زمان با صدا حرف بزنید.
- حالت تمرین را روشن کنید. جواب‌ها پنهان می‌شوند. هر سؤال را بخوانید و بلند جواب بدهید.
- جواب را مال خودتان کنید. همان عبارت‌ها را به کار ببرید، اما درباره‌ی شهر، کار و زندگی خودتان حرف بزنید.
- با یک هم‌تمرینی تمرین کنید. یک نفر سؤال‌ها را می‌خواند. نفر دیگر بدون نگاه کردن جواب می‌دهد.
Part 1 · Interview
Food and cooking
Short answers. About 20 to 30 seconds each. Answer, give a reason, add one detail.
What kind of new food would you like to try? Why?
I'd love to try authentic Japanese food, like real sushi and ramen in Japan. I've eaten sushi here, but I'm sure it's different in Japan. I'm curious about the fresh fish and the special flavours.
- authenticreal, original
- I'm sure it's differentI believe it isn't the same
- I'm curious about…I want to know about
Do you like cooking? Why?
Yes, I enjoy it, especially at the weekend, when I have time. Cooking helps me relax, and I love seeing my family enjoy the food. During the week, though, I usually cook quick and simple meals.
- when I have timewhen I'm free
- Cooking helps me relaxit makes me calm
- quick and simple mealseasy food that's fast to cook
What was the last meal you cooked?
Last night, I cooked chicken with saffron rice. It's a classic Persian dish. I also made a fresh salad with cucumber and tomato. My family said it was delicious, which made me happy.
- a classic Persian disha traditional food
- a fresh salada salad with new raw vegetables
- which made me happyadd your feeling
Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants? Why?
Home-cooked food, for sure. It's healthier, because you know what's in it, and it's much cheaper. Restaurant food is nice for special occasions, but it's often too oily or salty.
- for suredefinitely
- you know what's in ityou know the ingredients
- too oily or saltytoo much oil or salt
Part 2 · Cue card
An interest or hobby that you enjoy
You get 1 minute to prepare and then speak for 1 to 2 minutes. Follow the four points on the card in order.
Candidate task card
Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy.
You should say:
- how you became interested in it
- how long you have been doing it
- why you enjoy it
- and explain what benefits you get from it
Start
I'd like to talk about gardening. It's a hobby I started quite recently, but I really love it.
How you became interested
During the pandemic, I spent a lot of time at home and felt bored. My mother gave me some seeds, and I planted them in pots on my balcony. When the first small plants appeared, I was so excited.
How long you've been doing it
I've been gardening for about three years now. I started with herbs, like mint and basil, and now I also grow tomatoes, peppers and some flowers.
Why you enjoy it
I enjoy it because it's very calming. When I water the plants in the evening, I forget about work. I also love watching things grow day by day. And there's nothing better than eating a tomato you grew yourself.
Benefits
It has many benefits. It reduces my stress and gives me a reason to get away from screens. I eat more vegetables now. I've also met other people who love gardening, and we share seeds and advice. It has taught me patience, because plants don't grow faster just because you want them to.
- quite recentlynot long ago
- I planted them in potsput seeds in soil in containers
- I've been gardening for…present perfect continuous
- very calmingmaking me calm
- day by dayslowly, every day
- get away from screensstop using phones and computers
Part 3 · Discussion
Hobbies and leisure time
Longer answers. About 30 to 45 seconds. Give your opinion, explain why, and give an example.
Is having a hobby good for people's social life? In what way?
Yes, definitely. Hobbies help people meet others with the same interests. For example, people who like hiking can join a group and make new friends. Hobbies also give people interesting things to talk about.
- with the same interestswho like the same things
- join a groupbecome a member of a group
- interesting things to talk abouttopics for conversation
Are there any negative effects of spending too much time on a hobby?
Yes. Some people spend so much time on their hobby that they forget their family or their work. Some hobbies are also expensive, like collecting things, so people can spend too much money. Video games can become an addiction.
- so much time … that…so + much + that shows the result
- forget their familydon't pay attention to family
- become an addictionbecome a habit you can't stop
Why do people need to have an interest or hobby?
A hobby gives people something to enjoy outside work or study. It reduces stress and makes life more interesting. Hobbies also help people learn new skills and feel proud of what they can do.
- outside work or studyapart from work or study
- reduces stressmakes stress less
- feel proud of what they can dobe happy about their abilities
In your country, how much time do people spend on work and on leisure? Is it a good balance?
Most people work long hours, often more than nine hours a day, and many have a second job. So they have very little leisure time. I don't think it's a good balance. People are tired, and they don't have enough time for family and health.
- work long hourswork many hours
- a second jobanother job in addition
- a good balancethe right mix
Has the amount of free time changed much in the last fifty years?
I think so. Fifty years ago, many people worked on farms from early morning until dark. Machines have made work easier. But today, people work in offices for long hours and check emails at home. So in some ways, we have less free time.
- from early morning until darkall day
- Machines have made work easiermachines help us
- in some wayspartly
Will people have more or less free time in the future? Why?
I hope more. Robots and artificial intelligence will do many tasks, so people may work fewer hours. Some countries are already trying a four-day working week. But it depends on whether companies share the benefits with workers.
- I hope more.a short hopeful answer
- work fewer hourswork less time
- a four-day working weekworking four days a week
- share the benefitsgive some of the good results
صدا: صداهای هوش مصنوعی مایکروسافت. سؤال‌های ممتحن را یک صدای بریتانیایی می‌خواند و جواب‌های نمونه را یک صدای آمریکایی.