Từ vựng IELTS Speaking – Topic 7 – Hobbies & Weekends

– free time = spare time = leisure time (n) thời gian rảnh
– interest /ˈɪntrɪst/ = hobby (n) sở thích
– pastime = pursuit = recreational activity (n) hoạt động trong thời gian rảnh
– relax = unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ = wind down (v) thư giãn
– recharge one’s energy/batteries: nạp lại năng lương
– hectic /ˈhektɪk/ (adj) (+schedule) bận rộn
– sane /seɪn/ (adj) alert: tỉnh táo
– take a walk/stroll: đi dạo
– keep fit/keep in good shape/stay healthy: duy trì sức khỏe
– refresh oneself
– get some fresh air
– spend quality time with family members

Idioms and phrases

let one’s hair down/let off steam: giải lao, thư giãn

On Fridays she likes to let her hair down and go clubbing.
She jogs after work to let off steam.

take up: bắt đầu làm, bắt đầu tham gia
She took up tennis at the age of 11.

have a go at = try: thử
I asked him if I could have a go at writing the proposal.

cup of tea (n) cái ưa thích, hoạt động ưa thích
I see already that storytelling isn’t my cup of tea.