SKILLS 1
Reading
- Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and discuss the questions below
- What can you see in the pictures?
A teddy bear, a flower, a bird and flowers. - What do you think the objects are made of?
They are made of eggshells. - Can you guess what hobby it is?
The hobby is carving eggshells.
Now, read about Nick’s father’s unusual hobby and check your answers.
2. Read the text and answer the questions.
- Because eggshells are very fragile and his father can make beautiful pieces of art from them.
- He saw the carved eggshells for the first time in an art gallery in the US.
- They find it difficult and boring.
- Yes, he does.
3. Read the sentences below and use no more than three words from the text to complete them
| 1. carving eggshells | 2. the us | 3. internet |
| 4. time | 5. gifts |
- Nick says that carved eggshells can be used as gifts for your family and friends. In pairs, discuss other uses of these pieces of art. Share your ideas with the class. (Nick nói rằng vỏ trứng khắc có thể được dùng như món quà cho gia đình và bạn bè bạn. Làm theo nhóm, thảo luận cách sử dụng khác của tác phẩm nghệ thuật này. Chia sẻ những ý kiến với lớp.)
We can use eggshell for decoration at home, souvenirs, light (bigger eggs)…
5. Work in groups. Take turns talking about your hobbies. Use the questions below, and your own to help. (Làm theo nhóm. Lần lượt nói về sở thích của em. Sử dụng những câu hỏi bên dưới, và câu hỏi riêng của em để giúp.)
- Collecting antiques.
- When I was 15.
- It’s difficult. Because I have to pay a lot of money for them.
- Yes, it is. Because it helps me know more about culture and technology in my country and in the world.
- Yes, of course.
Who do you think has the most exciting hobby?