A closer look 1 | Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) | Unit 1: Leisure Time - Lớp 8 - Global Success & Bộ Giáo Dục - Đào Tạo

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   Vocabulary

1. Match a word/phrase in column A with a word in column B to make expressions about likes.
   
   

   A                          B        1. be fond              a. about 2. be keen              b. in       3. be interested     c. on       4. be crazy             d. into    5. be                      e. of

   
   💡 REMEMBER
   
   When we want to change the above expressions so that they are about dislikes, we add "not" after the verb "be".
   Example:  She is keen on cooking  -> She is not keen on cooking.
   
   
2. Fill in each blank with a correct word from the box.
   
   

   into     fond     keen     interested     about

   
   1. I'm _____ of taking photos. In my free time, I usually go out and take photos of people and things.
   2. Mai is _____ in history. She often goes to museums to see new exhibits and learn about the past.
   3. Mai sister is _____ on cooking. She wants to become a chef in the future.
   4. My brother spends lots of time surfing the net, but I'm not _____ it.
   5. I'm not crazy _____ doing DIY.
       I'm never able to finish any DIY projects I start.
   
   
3. Compete the sentences about what you like or dislike doing. Use the words or phrases from the box or your own idea.
   
   

   cooking               playing sport doing DIY            doing puzzles surfing the net    messaging friends

   
   Example: I'm interested in doing DIY
   
   1. I'm crazy about _____.
   2. I'm keen on _____.
   3. I'm fond of _____.
   4. I'm not interested in _____.
   5. I'm not into _____.
   
   Pronunciation
   /ʊ/ and /u:/
   
   
4. Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sound /ʊ/ and /u:/. Then put the words into the correct column.
   
   

   cook          group      push          June school       would      woman      move

   
   

   /ʊ/	/u:/

    
5. Listen and practice the sentences. Underline the bold words with /ʊ/, and circle the bold words with /u:/.
   
   1. She likes reading books and swimming in the pool.
   2. When it is cool, we like to play football.
   3. She drew and made puddings in her free time.
   4. My mum loves pumpkin soup and coffee with a little sugar.
   5. My brother is fond of watching cartoon about a clever wolf.