eng8-u1-focus· UNIT 1. FREE TIME FUN· ~6 min

Unit 1 Focus: Talking about free-time activities

Give a reason for an activity and compare stated interests respectfully.

A discussion about free time can begin with an activity and a reason. State the activity clearly, then explain the reason with because. When two people give different reasons, compare the reasons they state instead of deciding which activity is best. A good response is supported by the information in the conversation.

Key terms

reason — An explanation for an activity or preference, often introduced with because.
compare — Explain how two stated reasons are similar or different.
✎Giving a supported reason
  1. 1Activity: Mina likes cycling.
  2. 2Reason: She enjoys being outdoors.
  3. 3Response: Mina likes cycling because she enjoys being outdoors.
💡Use the stated reason

Use what the speaker says rather than guessing another reason.

Rules

  1. 1You can name the activity before giving a reason: I like cycling because I enjoy being outdoors.
  2. 2Use because to connect a stated activity with its stated reason.
  3. 3When comparing two interests, report each person’s reason accurately.
  4. 4Report each speaker’s stated reason without treating a personal preference as right or wrong.
  5. 5Ask What do you like about it? to invite a partner to explain a preference.

Practice

1 easy · 1 medium · 1 hard

Up to 10 random questions per test

EasyMediumHardMixed