综合英语Book V Unit 11 Cultivating a Hobby.pptVIP

* * Unit 11 Cultivating a Hobby dictionary work: spasm: an involuntary muscular contraction; here, a sudden violent spell (of); futile: ineffective, unsuccessful insinuate: introduce (something) indirectly and subtly; convulsive: having a violent involuntary contraction, spasmodic (refer to1) illumination: enlightenment, edification 6. recuperation: getting back strength; getting free from worry; 7. improvise: make or do without preparation, practice, sufficient material, etc. 8. sedulously: diligently, assiduously 9. Vivifying fruits: results that give one relaxation/refreshment 10. command: have within reach; be master of 11. caprice: sudden wish to have or do something; whim 12. banish: drive out; get rid of II. Library Work hobbies: Hobbies, broadly defined, are constructive spare-time activities that may have a variety of goals: pleasure, relaxation, therapy, self-improvement, and making new friends and social contacts. They generally fall into one of two categories: collecting (such items as stamps or coins) and creating (such activities as model making and painting). Hobbies offer a change from daily routines. Hobbies are of many various kinds, for example: 1) collecting stamps, coins, rocks, seashells, butterflies, books, autographs, postcards, chinaware, antiques, and many other things; 2) making model cars, ships, planes, railway cars, etc. ; 3) work-around-the-house hobbies such as gardening, cooking, woodworking, making furniture, decorating, etc. ; 4) photography; 5) needlework and knitting; 6) writing poetry, prose, fiction, etc. ; 7) painting and sculpture. There are also hundreds of other interesting leisure-time activities. 2. Sir Winston Churchill Periods in Office:May 10, 1940 to July 27, 1945 October 26, 1951 to April 7, 1955 PM Predecessors: Neville Chamberlain Clement Attlee PM Successors: Clement Attlee Anthony Eden Birth: November 30, 1874 Place of Birth: Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England Death: January