Free time and Hobbies
Peter and John are talking about what they like to do in their free time…
John: What do you like doing in your free time, Peter?
Peter: Well, most of the time, I just enjoy watching good films or going out with my friends.
What about you?
John: I’m really into fishing. It’s my favourite thing to do when I have free time. What’s
your favourite hobby?
Peter: Well, I’m passionate about making music on my computer.
John: Really? That sounds interesting! What kind of music do you make?
Peter: Mostly pop and electro dance music.
John: That’s really impressive that you can make your own music!
Peter: Well, I’m just a beginner at making music and I don’t think I’m very good at it yet,
but I’m getting better.
John: Well, it might end up as your job someday! Would you like to have a career in the
music industry?
Peter: Maybe… I really enjoy making electro dance music. The beat really makes people
move. Although, I need a lot of practice and I have a lot to learn to be able to do it
professionally.
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To put away something | To store things where they are usually kept. | Please put away your toys when you’re finished with them. | Daily Life |
To hang something up | To stop using something because you are no longer doing the activity or sport. | After the final fight of his career, he hung up his boxing gloves. | Daily Life |
To hang up | To end a phone conversation | I couldn’t hear him on the phone so I hung up. | Daily Life |
To put up with something or somebody | To accept or continue to accept and unpleasant situation. | I can put up his room being messy but I can’t put up with him leaving a mess around the house. | Daily Life |
To get up to | 1. To do something. 2. To do something that others would disapprove of. | 1. What did you get up to on holiday? 2. The children have been getting up to mischief recently. | Daily Life |