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Lesson 4

Hobby

A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. The word came from the

term hobbyhorse which is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden

just like the real hobby. From this came the expression “to ride one’s hobby-

horse”, meaning “to follow a favorite pastime”, and in turn, hobby in

the modern sense of recreation. Hobbies are practiced for interest and

enjoyment, rather than financial reward.

Comprehension

1. According to the article, what is a hobby?

2. Where did the word hobby come from?

Questions

1. What is your hobby?

2. What is the importance of a hobby?

3. What are the popular hobbies in Korea?

4. Tell me about weird or unusual hobbies that you know.

5. What hobby do you want to have?

Vocabulary & Expressions

recreation - refreshment of strength and spirits after work.
pursuit - an activity that one engages in as a vocation, profession, or avocation.
financial - relating to the system that includes the circulation of money, the
granting of credit, the making of investments, and the provision of banking facilities.
reward - something that is given I return for good or evil done
spare time - extra time

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