English Conversation 1-11 (Title : Hobbies)
A : Did you have any hobbies?
B : Yes I have several.
A : Really? Please tell me more about your hobbies.
B : Well, I do like to collect things.
A : Really? What do you like to collect?
B : I like to collect stamps.
A : Really? Where do you collect stamps from?
B : I collect stamp from all over the world.
A : Why do you do that?
B : Because eventually I hope to have stamps from every country.
A : Why do you want all those stamps?
B : I think it’s because I won’t be able to go to those countries myself.
A : Oh. What is another hobby of yours?
B : I collect beer.
A : Pardon me? You collect beer?
B : Well, actually I collect beer cans.
A : OK. Where do you get the cans from?
B : From every place that I travel to.
A : Do you drink the beer?
B : No, I’m not a beer drinker.
A : Oh, I see.
B : What about you? What are your hobbies?
A : Well, I like to read a lot.
B : Really? What do you read about?
A : I like to read about bestsellers. And I like to read a lot about science, too.
B : Hm.. What kind of science do you read about?
A : Variety of topics but I specially like to read about the nature and about electronics.
B : Fascinating! Why do you like to read so much?
A : Oh, I think it helps me exercise my brain.
B : That’s a good reason. If it doesn’t make you too tired.