Listening Exercise: What do you like to do?

Vocabulary
relieving/ to relieve- to get rid of, to stop
you guys- you (other people), a slang way to say you (plural)
buddy- slang for friend
hang gliding- flying with wings and no motor like the picture on the left
as free as a bird- the feeling of being free
awesome- slang for great or wonderful
scaredy cat- slang for a person who feels afraid
to knit- to make sweaters, scarves, etc. with yarn

Dialog
Ann: What kinds of things do you like to do in your free time?

Dean: I like playing basketball. I play on a city team every Saturday afternoon.

Marcus: I didn't know that. How long have you been playing?

Dean: For about a year now. But it's not the only thing I like to do. I also enjoy painting. It's great for relieving stress.

Ann: Really? Are you pretty good at it?

Dean: Not too bad. But I'm not a Picasso or Rembrandt. How about you guys? What do you like to do for hobbies?

Marcus: Well, a couple of times a month I go up to Widow's Mountain with some buddies and go hang gliding.

Ann: No way! You do? That sounds dangerous! Aren't you scared?

Marcus: Not at all. It's fascinating. It's so beautiful up there. I feel as free as a bird. You should try it sometime.

Ann: It sounds awesome, but I think I'm too much of a scaredy cat to try it.

Dean: Wow! I might want to try it sometime. Do you think I could?

Marcus: Sure, how about this Saturday? I'll let you know the details later.

Dean: Sounds great! I can't believe I'm going to do it. By the way Ann, you never told us what you do in your spare time.

Ann: Well, uh, I like to knit...

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