Maximizer Speaking - Hobbies (p35)
Are you computer literate?
Actually I am an expert user.
Do you like leisure activities that require teamwork?
As I am a good team player, these kinds of activities appeal to me.
Would you prefer indoor hobbies or outdoor activities?
As I am an extrovert, I'd rather outdoor pursuits. pursuit = leisure time activity
Who do you usually spend your spare time with?
As I get along well with my sister, I usually share my time with her.
What type of art do you appreciate most?
Contemporary arts appeal to me. Contemporary arts = هنرهای معاصر visual arts = هنرهای تجسمی abstract arts = هنرهای انتزاعی
Are there any kinds of films you dislike?
Horror movies don't strike me as interesting.
I am kind of X.
I like X. I am keen on X. I am fond of X. I find X interesting. I am interested in X. I am fascinated by X. (=خیلی تحت تاثیر قرار گرفتم) I am passionate about X. (=عشقمه، خیلی دوست دارم) I am enthusiastic about X. (=مشتاق) X apples to me.
What is the scariest film you have ever seen?
I look on "Evil Dead" as the most frightening movie I've ever watched.
Do you like browsing the internet?
I really enjoy surfing the net. - surf the net : browse the internet
How often do you do this hobby?
I tend to go swimming on a regular basis.
When do you usually listen to music?
I tend to listen to music whenever time permits. - whenever time permits (if time permits): هر وقت زمان اجازه بده
What do you usually use your computer for?
I use my computer to perform various tasks, for example downloading movies or listening to music.
Have you given up anything you used to do in your free time?
I used to play basketball, but these days as I'm pressed for time I have given it up. give up = quit I'm pressed for time = I haven't enough time
Do you play any games? What games are you good at?
I'm a professional chess player. OR Chess is my forte.
Do you follow the latest entertainment news and gossips?
I'm not fond of these types of programs. I never keep up with them. - keep up with : follow
What hobby would you take up if you had more time?
If I had more time on my hands(=بیشتر وقت داشتم), I would take up mountain climbing. take up: start, begin
Do you need any special equipment for it?
In fact it doesn't require a lot of equipment. You only need a trunk or a swimming suit.
What activities do you like doing in your free time?
In my leisure time, I go for swimming.
How did you start doing this activity at first?
It goes back to 20 years ago, when my father had first enrolled me in a swimming class.
Who is your all-time favorite actor?
My all-time favorite actor is Al Pacino.
Can you play a musical instrument?
To be honest, I have never taken up any musical instruments. take up : start
What is the funniest film you have ever seen?
To be honest, when I was watching "Dumb and Dumber" I couldn't help myself laughing. - couldn't help myself sth : جلوی چیزی رو گرفتن
What kind of hobbies and talents have you developed, either as a child or as an adult?
When I was a child, I wasn't fond of swimming, but after a while it started growing on me.
I am not kind of X.
X doesn't appeal to me. X doesn't strike me as interesting.
swimming equipment
goggles: عینک شنا earplug: گوش گیر nose clip: بینی گیر
free time
spare time leisure time