1. Work in pairs.

• 1. What can you see in the picture ?

I can see a teddy bear, a flower, a bird and flowers

• 2. What do you think the objects are made of ?

They are made of eggshells

• 3. Can you guess what hobby it is ?

The hobby is carving eggshells.

3. Answer the questions. 

• 1.Why does Nick think his father’s hobby is unusual ?

Because eggshells are very fragile

• 2.Where did his father see the carved eggshells for the first time ? 

In an art gallery in the US

• 3.How do some people find this hobby ?

They find it difficult and boring.

• 4.Does Nick like his father’s hobby ?

Yes, he does.

4. Complete the sentences.

• 1. Nick’s father enjoy ……… carving eggshells ………
• 2. He took up this hobby when he came back home from ……… the US …………
• 3. He learned to carve from……… the Internet ………
• 4. Nick thinks you can learn to carve if you have…… time ……
• 5. Carved eggshells can be used as ……… unique gifts ………for your family and friends.

2. Work in groups.( answer the questions ) 

• 1. What’s the name of your hobby ?
• 2. When did you start your hobby ?
• 3. Is your hobby easy or difficult ?
• 4. Is your hobby useful ? Why ? / Why not ?
• 5. Do you intend to continue your hobby in the future ?