Level B2 General English
Lesson 42
Free Time
自由な時間

1
TOPIC QUESTION
今日のトピック

What are your hobbies? How long have you had your hobby?
あなたの趣味は何ですか?どのくらい長く続けていますか?

2
ARTICLE
記事

Directions: Read the following article aloud.
課題: 以下の記事をはっきりとした声で音読しましょう。
Hobbies

One of my hobbies is making models. When I was younger I loved watching science fiction shows on TV. My favorite show was called “Star Trek”. The spaceships in the show were so cool. One day I bought a model kit of the spaceship from Star Trek. I put it together and painted it, then hung it from my ceiling. I was so happy with it. I bought more models and it became a hobby.

Eventually, I started designing and making my own models. One of my friends also started making his own models so we worked together and shared ideas. I had to collect many bits of plastic and metal objects and I used glue to stick them together. I started with small models and then began to make bigger ones. All my models were spaceships. I started putting lights in my models to make them look more realistic and impressive.

I’m almost forty years old now but I still love making model spaceships. I think it’s because I love science fiction and also I love being creative. I love doing childish things like playing video games and making models. I think it keeps my mind young and active.

3
VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.
課題: 先生の後に続いてくり返した後、今度はひとりで発音してみましょう。

models
模型
spaceships
宇宙船
ceiling
天井
designing
設計
realistic
本物そっくりの、現実的な
impressive
印象的な
childish
子供っぽい
creative
想像力のある

4
QUESTIONS
質問

Directions: Read the questions aloud and answer them.
課題: 質問を声に出して読んだ後、答えてみましょう。

1. How did his hobby start?
2. How did his hobby change?
3. Why does he like making models?
4. What are your hobbies?