Not all kids like the same things. Some play football or dance, but others have unusual hobbies!
Leo practises karate every Wednesday. He doesn’t play with toys—he trains hard! Last month, he won a small trophy at a local tournament. He was very proud.
Clara has a strange collection. She collects erasers—big ones, small ones, and even fruit-shaped ones! Her favourite eraser is a pink flamingo. Last week, her uncle gave her three new ones from Japan.
Max loves skateboarding. He wears a helmet and knee pads. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets up again. Yesterday, he tried a new trick. It didn’t work, but he laughed and tried again.
Every child is different. Some like music, others like adventure. What about you?
✅ COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
- What does Leo do every Wednesday?
- What does Clara collect?
- What happened to Max yesterday?
- What is Clara’s favourite eraser?
✏️ FILL IN THE BLANKS – PRESENT SIMPLE or PAST SIMPLE
Verbs: try – win – give – fall – collect
- Leo __________ a trophy last month.
- Clara __________ erasers of all kinds.
- Max __________ yesterday but got up again.
- Her uncle __________ her three new erasers.
- Max __________ a new trick, but it didn’t work.
🧠 VERB LIST
| Infinitive | Past Simple |
|---|---|
| try | tried |
| win | won |
| give | gave |
| fall | fell |
| collect | collected |
🎨🎮⚽ Hobbies Around the World
Children around the world have many different hobbies. In the Western world, some hobbies are very popular.
Drawing and painting are favourites for many kids. They use pencils, markers, and watercolours to make art. Anna draws animals every afternoon. Last week, she painted a big whale and showed it to her class.
Playing video games is also common. Kids play games on computers, tablets, and consoles. Tom loves adventure games. Yesterday, he played for one hour and completed a hard level!
Football is a team sport that many children enjoy. Boys and girls play in school or in clubs. In Spain, lots of kids want to be like famous footballers. Last Saturday, Leo’s team won a match—he scored two goals!
These hobbies are fun, but they are also good for the brain, body, and creativity. What’s your favourite?
✅ COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
- What does Anna like to draw?
- What did she paint last week?
- What kind of games does Tom play?
- What happened in Leo’s football match?
✏️ FILL IN THE BLANKS – PRESENT SIMPLE or PAST SIMPLE
Verbs: use – score – play – draw – show
- Anna __________ animals in her free time.
- Yesterday, Tom __________ a video game for one hour.
- Leo __________ two goals last Saturday.
- Kids __________ pencils and colours to make art.
- Anna __________ her picture to her class.
🧠 VERB LIST
| Infinitive | Past Simple |
|---|---|
| use | used |
| score | scored |
| play | played |
| draw | drew |
| show | showed |
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