Boredom is when you are feeling tired and impatient and have nothing to do.
This time of year some people easily get bored: bad weather, staying inside, 🥱
Warming Up
You may use English-language Internet sources to help you.
a Write down a list of five hobbies.
Your Reading Text:
What to do on a rainy weekend?
Read the text for tips what to do when the weather is wet and gloomy.
Words
a Find the words in the text.
b Connect the words and expressions that have the same meaning.
| 1. rainy | a. a brother or sister |
| 2. weather service | b. a game in which everyone hides from one player who tries to find them |
| 3. favourite | c. a game in which players try to find things that are in a secret place |
| 4. crafting | d. a game in which small pieces are moved around on a special board |
| 5. leisure centres | e. having a lot of rain |
| 6. sibling | f. making nice things with your hands |
| 7. board game | g. most liked |
| 8. den | h. organisation that gives information about the temperature, wind, snow, sunshine, rain, etc. |
| 9. treasure hunt | i. public buildings where people can go to do sports and other activities in their free tim |
| 10. tasty | j. a secret place that you build to hide or read or play games |
| 11. hide-and-seek | k. very nice to eat |
Questions About the Text
a What kind of weather is expected in England and Wales? Choose all correct answers.
1 Blizzard
2 Frost
3 Rain
4 Snow
5 Storm
b What is the name of the weather service?
1 England and Wales
2 The Met Office
3 Storm Claudia
4 The UK National Weather Service.
c True or false?
1 Drinks bottles can be reused for crafting.
2 Leisure centres are for families only.
3 Storm Claudia will bring rain for the next ten days.
4 You can do many activities for free.
Follow-up Task
a Join the vote. Read the list of activiteis and pick your top three.
b Make a list of your interests, hobbies, and stuff you enjoy watching or reading. Check it when you are bored and feeling empty.
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