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Talking about Free Time

It’s break time at school. Paul and Sheila are talking about the things they like to do in their free time…


Paul: What do you like doing in your free time, Sheila? Do you have any hobbies?


Sheila: Well, I like running or going to the gym when I have free time. I really enjoy exercising and trying to stay fit and healthy.


Paul: Great! How often do you go to the gym?


Sheila: Usually, twice or three times a week. What about you? Do you like going to the gym?


Paul: Mm… not really. I get bored easily on the running and cycling machines. I prefer being outdoors playing football or taking my dog for a walk.


Sheila: Where do you usually go?


Paul: I usually take him for a walk along the river near my house. It’s always quiet and it’s so relaxing, especially when the weather is nice.


Sheila: That sounds great! Oh, there’s the bell…we better go.


Paul: Come on, let’s go inside.

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Talking about Free Time

PHRASAL VERBS

Phrasal verb
Meaning
Example sentence
Categories
To come across something

To find something

unexpectedly.



He came across a

nice, little

restaurant while he

was walking

through the town.



Entertainment and Food
To check out
  1. To prove information or facts are true.

  2. To check out of a hotel



  1. You should check out the latest Harry Potter book – it’s amazing!

  2. He checked out at 11am this morning.

Entertainment and Food
To eat out

To eat in a

restaurant.



When I lived in

France, I used to

eat out every

weekend.



Entertainment and Food
To polish something off

To finish eating

food or doing work

quickly





  1. She polished off the whole pizza.

  2. He polished off two essays in one week.



Entertainment and Food
To snack on something

To eat small amounts of food between meals



If you eat breakfast

in the morning,

you’re less likely

to snack on

biscuits.



Entertainment and Food
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