EY Y03 L24 Hobbies


  1. Which clubs did you belong to when you were at school? Why did you decide to join those clubs? If you did not belong to any clubs, why not?
  2. Were there any clubs you wish you could have joined? If yes, which ones? If no, how did you spend your time after school?
  3. Do you currently have any hobbies? If yes, tell us about one of your hobbies. How much time do you spend on your hobby? How much money do you spend on your hobby? What special tools or equipment do you have that are needed for your hobby? If no, what do you usually do with your free time?
  4. There are many traditional Japanese art forms and cultural activities that make good hobbies. Name one. Is this a time-consuming or expensive hobby? Is this something that anyone can enjoy or is it something more typically associated with a specific group, such as women or the elderly?
  5. What is a hobby popular among certain people that you just don’t understand the appeal of? Who does this hobby typically appeal to? Have you ever tried this? Why didn’t/don’t you find it appealing?
  6. If time and money were not an issue, what hobby or hobbies would you like to take up? Why?

Question 1

I played for my school rugby and cricket clubs. This was extremely common for boys in NZ.

Question 2

I wish had I tried to play basketball, although I am a little short. It seems fun and a lot less punishing on the body.

Question 3

I am currently taking onlines courses in computer programming. This is interesting and something that I am enjoying.

Question 4

I would like to learn the traditional way to make Japanese sweets. It seems like a unique skill and it could be challenging. It could be a little time consuming, but this depends on the sweets. I think it would be best to go to a class as they would provide all the ingrediants and tools that I would need.

Question 5

I have never understood the appeal of flower arranging. I am not into artisitic things.

Question 6

I would like to go to all the huge sporting events around the world and collect a program or other souvenir. If I am lucky, I get some of the athletes to sign it.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
extremely common 極めて一般的
less punishing on the body 体への負担が少ない
unique skill 独自のスキル