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Unit 05 :
Hobbies 嗜好類
Vocabulary
Let’s learn about different kinds of hobbies.
Part 1
1. writing /ˈraɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
(n.)寫作；創作
the activity of creating pieces of written work, such as stories, poems, or articles
I did a course in creative writing.
我修了一個創意寫作課程。
2. exercise /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
(n.)體育活動；鍛鍊；運動
physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy
You really should take more exercise.
你真的應該多做運動。
3. shopping /ˈʃɑː.pɪŋ/
(n.)購物，買東西
the activity of buying things from shops
My granddaughter does my weekly shopping for me.
我孫女替我買每週要用的東西。
4. traveling /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/
(n.)旅行，遊歷
the activity of making journeys; travel
I love the work but I hate the traveling that’s involved.
我喜歡這份工作，但我討厭與工作相關的出差。
5. hiking /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/
(n.)（在鄉村的）長途徒步旅行，遠足，健行
the activity of going for long walks in the countryside
6. drawing /ˈdrɑː.ɪŋ/
(n.)繪畫；圖畫
the act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or a picture made in this way
7. sudoku /suˈdoʊ.kuː/
(n.)數獨遊戲
a number game in which you have to write a number between 1 and 9 in each small box of a 9×9 square
8. dance /dæns/
(v.)跳（舞），舞蹈
to move the body and feet to the music
(n.)舞蹈，舞步；舞曲
a particular series of movements that you perform to music or the type of music that is connected with it
We danced all night.
我們跳了一夜的舞。
9. juggling /ˈdʒʌɡ.əl/
(v.)（用…）玩雜耍
to throw several objects up into the air, and then catch and throw them up repeatedly so that one or more stays in the air, usually in order to entertain people
We all watched in amazement as he juggled with three flaming torches.
他拿三根燃燒的火把耍把戲，我們都看呆了。
10. knitting /ˈnit̬.ɪŋ/
(n.)編織；編織物
he activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted
I’m hopeless at knitting.
我怎麼也學不會編織。
Exercise 1
Describe to your tutor what you see in this picture
- the activity of making journeys
traveling shopping dance
- physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy
jiggling exercise hiking
- the activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted
writing exercise knitting
Part 2
11. origami /ˌɔːr.ɪˈɡɑː.mi/
(n.)摺紙藝術
the art of making objects for decoration by folding sheets of paper into shapes
Origami comes from Japan, where it is still widely practiced.
摺紙藝術源於日本，在那裡現在仍然有很多人從事這一行業。
12. pottery /ˈpɑː.t̬ɚ.i/
(n.)陶瓷製造（術），陶藝
the activity or skill of making clay objects by hand
13. sketch /sketʃ/
(n.)草圖，速寫；素描
a simple, quickly-made drawing that does not have many details
14. craft /kræft/
(n.)（尤指製作東西的）工藝，手藝；技術
skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience
the craft of furniture making/sewing/glassblowing
傢俱製作／縫紉／玻璃吹製工藝
15. karaoke /ˌker.iˈoʊ.ki/
(n.)卡拉 OK
a form of entertainment, originally from Japan, in which recordings of the music but not the words of popular songs are played, so that people can sing the words themselves
a karaoke bar/machine/night
卡拉 OK 酒吧／點唱機／之夜
16. investment /ɪnˈvest.mənt/
(n.)投資；投資物，投資額
the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this
Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments.
證券被認為是很好的長期投資產品。
17. photography/fəˈtɑː.ɡrə.fi/
(n.)攝影；攝影業；照片
the activity or job of taking photographs or filming
She’s taking an evening class in photography.
她在夜校學攝影
18. stargazing /ˈstɑːrˌɡeɪ.zɪŋ/
(n.)觀星
the activity of looking up at the stars and objects in space as a hobby, as part of scientific study, or as part of astrology
19. beekeeping/ˈbiːˌkiː.pɪŋ/
(n.)蜜蜂養殖
the activity or job of keeping bees in order to produce honey
20. beatboxing /ˈbiːt.bɑːk.sɪŋ/
(n.)節奏口技
the activity of using your mouth and voice to make sounds like a drum machine
Exercise 2
Choose the correct answer.
a) pottery b) origami c) beekeeping
Part 3
21. cheerleading /ˈtʃɪrˌliː.dɪŋ/
(n.)啦啦隊
the activity of leading the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event. The activity usually involves dancing, chanting, and special gymnastic movements
22. astronomy /əˈstrɑː.nə.mi/
(n.)天文學
the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars
23. embroidery/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ.i/
(n.)刺繡品；刺繡圖案
patterns or pictures that consist of stitches sewn directly onto cloth
It was a beautiful piece of embroidery.
這是一件漂亮的刺繡作品
24. geocaching /ˈdʒiː.oʊ.kæʃ.ɪŋ/
(n.)使用全球定位系統搜尋隱藏的獎品的一種活動
the activity of using GPS to search for small hidden prizes
25. meditation /ˌmed.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
(n.)默念，冥想
the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed
She practices meditation.
她時常靜坐冥想。
26. scouting /ˈskaʊ.t̬ɪŋ/
(n.)童子軍活動
the activities that Scouts take part in
I have fond memories of my scouting days.
我對參加童子軍的經歷有著美好的回憶。
27. sculpt /skʌlpt /
(v.)雕塑；雕刻
to create solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone
Johnny sculpted an old man’s head out of wood.
強尼用木頭刻出了一個老人的頭。
28. crochet /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
(v.)用鈎針編織，鈎織
to make clothes and other things using wool and a special needle with a hook at one end
29. scuba diving /ˈskuː.bə ˌdaɪ.vɪŋ/
(n.)戴水肺潛水
the sport of swimming underwater with special breathing equipment
30. mah-jong /ˌmɑːˈdʒɑːŋ/
(n.)麻將
a Chinese game in which players pick up and put down small painted pieces of wood or other material until they have the combination they need in order to win
Exercise 3
Describe to your tutor what you see in this pictures.
