CHAPTER 16 OF 30
Leisure
2 Sual
17 İdeya
24 Termin
Etiket ideyanın ən uyğun olduğu esse növünü göstərir; ideyanın yalnız həmin növdə istifadə oluna biləcəyi demək deyil.
Shopping as a Leisure Activity
SUAL
For many people shopping has become a leisure activity rather than a necessity. Why has this happened, and do you think it is a positive development?
REASONS FOR ITS POPULARITY
4
1
Advertising on TV and in magazines tempts people to buy products and luxury items they do not need.
TQ
2
Peer pressure forces people to keep up with the latest trends.
TQ
3
Shopping malls offer all-day facilities to encourage people to spend more time there.
TQ
4
Some people find shopping therapeutic because it takes their mind off their problems.
TQ
OTHER LEISURE ACTIVITIES
5
1
Sport is a hobby that people can enjoy whilst improving their health.
TQ
2
Other activities let people be more social and can improve their self-esteem.
TQ
3
Some interests, such as photography or art, offer a creative outlet.
TQ
4
People can discover new skills they were not aware of.
TQ
5
Doing volunteer work for charities is rewarding for the individual and beneficial for society.
TQ
The Value of Free Time
SUAL
Some believe free time should be used productively, while others think it is best spent simply relaxing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
FOR
4
1
People need a chance to unwind from stress and recharge their batteries.
DV
2
Constant work can result in burnout and affect our mental wellbeing.
DV
3
A healthy work-life balance can improve a person's quality of life.
DV
4
Families can benefit from spending more social time together.
DV
AGAINST
4
1
People should focus on work to earn money for their future financial stability.
DV
2
People with too much time on their hands can become depressed.
DV
3
People can become lethargic if they have nothing to do.
DV
4
Work provides structure to the day.
DV
LEISURE · WORD BANK · 24 Termin
Faydalı anlayışlar
& akademik lüğət
Termin · Məna · Kollokasiya və nümunə cümlələr.
01
to unwind
phr v
Universal
To relax after a period of work or stress.
people need time to unwind
02
to recharge one’s batteries
idiom
Universal
To rest in order to regain energy.
a holiday to recharge one’s batteries
03
a staycation
n
A holiday spent at home or close to it.
staycations became normal
04
a work-life balance
n
Universal
A healthy division between work and personal time.
protect a work-life balance
05
lethargic
adj
Lacking energy and enthusiasm.
too much free time makes people lethargic
06
time on one’s hands
idiom
Free time with nothing planned for it.
too much time on their hands
07
a shopping spree
n
A short period of buying a great deal.
a weekend shopping spree
08
to buy on impulse
v
To purchase suddenly, without planning.
shoppers buy on impulse
09
conspicuous consumption
n
Buying visibly expensive things to display status.
malls encourage conspicuous consumption
10
the latest trends
n
The newest fashions or popular styles.
keep up with the latest trends
11
therapeutic
adj
Universal
Having a healing or calming effect.
gardening is therapeutic
12
a creative outlet
n
An activity that lets someone express themselves.
music is a creative outlet
13
self-esteem
n
Universal
Confidence in one’s own worth.
mastering a hobby raises self-esteem
14
fulfilling
adj
Universal
Making someone feel satisfied and useful.
a fulfilling way to spend a weekend
15
mentally astute
adj
Sharp and quick in thinking.
puzzles keep older people mentally astute
16
a pastime
n
An activity done regularly for enjoyment.
reading is a popular pastime
17
to take one’s mind off something
idiom
Universal
To stop worrying about something by doing something else.
sport takes your mind off work
18
retail therapy
n
Shopping done in order to improve one’s mood.
retail therapy after a hard week
19
recreational activities
n
Things done for pleasure rather than work.
subsidise recreational activities
20
to socialise
v
Universal
To spend time with other people for pleasure.
shopping centres are where teenagers socialise
21
consumer culture
n
A society organised around buying goods.
a consumer culture that equates shopping with leisure
22
downtime
n
Universal
Time when one is not working.
protect your downtime
23
to pursue an interest
v
Universal
To develop an activity one cares about.
pursue an interest outside work
24
to strike a balance
idiom
Universal
To find a reasonable compromise.
strike a balance between work and rest
Axtarışa uyğun termin tapılmadı.