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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of a work performance realm, having a quality leisure time has shown to help people gain physical health and cognitive well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to be inspired to take up a new activity that could help you relax and have fun at the same time, for example, baking or making jewellery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/brainmd.com\/blog\/main-types-of-hobbies\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the meaning of “virtuous cycle<\/strong>“? “Looking at hobbies through the prism of brain health, reveals a virtuous cycle<\/strong>.” <\/em>Use it in a sentence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “to look at something through a<\/strong> prism”<\/strong> mean? “Looking at hobbies through the [sic] prism <\/strong>of brain health, reveals a virtuous cycle.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “engrossed<\/strong>” mean? “If you\u2019re engrossed<\/strong> in a creative hobby, the flow state can deliver feel-good benefits.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Are you into any interesting or unusual hobbies? Talk about them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Talk about a hobby that boosts your performance when you are trying to refocus on your job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you think this is true, “When you start a new hobby, you may not feel motivated to spend time on it. It might be difficult.<\/em>“? Talk about a time when you were demotivated when you were starting with a new hobby and how it went eventually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What might be the benefits and drawbacks that can come from engaging in a hobby?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What are your thoughts on this, “More than 100 years ago, having leisure time to pursue hobbies was a symbol of status. Perhaps it\u2019s time to bring back a little of that mentality.<\/em>“?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate Outside of a work performance realm, having a quality leisure time has shown to help people gain physical health and cognitive well-being. 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