Story 13

Finding a New Hobby

Intermediate · Free Time, Creativity, Personal Growth

VOCABULARY

1. Hobby – (HAW-bee) /ˈhɒb.i/
(noun) – an activity done for fun in one’s free time
Synonyms: pastime, interest, leisure activity
Sample sentence: Painting has always been my favorite hobby.

2. Bored – (BORD) /bɔːrd/
(adjective) – feeling tired or uninterested due to lack of activity
Synonyms: uninterested, restless, dull
Sample sentence: He felt bored staying at home all weekend.

3. Creative – (kree-AY-tiv) /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/
(adjective) – having the ability to make new or imaginative things
Synonyms: imaginative, artistic, inventive
Sample sentence: She’s very creative and loves making crafts.

4. Skill – (SKIL) /skɪl/
(noun) – the ability to do something well
Synonyms: ability, talent, expertise
Sample sentence: Learning a musical instrument is a great skill.

5. Relaxing – (ri-LAKS-ing) /rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ/
(adjective) – helping someone feel calm and stress-free
Synonyms: soothing, peaceful, calming
Sample sentence: Gardening is a relaxing hobby.

STORY

Finding a New Hobby

After finishing college, Mia had a lot of free time and often felt bored at home. She decided to look for a new hobby and searched online for ideas. Mia wanted something creative, so she chose painting. At first, painting was difficult, but she practiced and slowly improved her skills. She painted almost every day and felt happy with her progress. Painting helped her relax, and she learned that hobbies can help people grow.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1. Why did Mia feel bored?

2. What did she decide to do?

3. What kind of hobby did Mia try?

4. How did she feel about painting at first?

5. What happened as she practiced more?

6. How often did she paint?

7. What did Mia learn from her experience?

DISCUSSION

1. What hobbies do you enjoy?

2. Why do people need hobbies?

3. How do you feel when you try something new?

4. What creative hobby would you like to try?

5. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor hobbies? Why?

6. How can hobbies help reduce stress?

7. Have you ever started a hobby and stopped? Why?

8. Do you think everyone needs a hobby?

9. What hobby would you recommend to a friend?

10. Can hobbies become a career?

11. What skills have you learned from your hobbies?

12. How much time do you spend on hobbies each week?

13. What’s the most relaxing hobby for you?

14. Should children be encouraged to explore hobbies? Why?

15. If you could try any hobby, what would it be?