3. What does Paco like doing? (like+ _ing)

Comprueba lo aprendido

When Paco won the lottery prize, the local radio station interviewed him.

a) read the transcript of the interview and number the things in the order Paco talks about them.

b) read the text again. Write Y (for Yes) if he likes it or N (for No) if he doesn't.

Q: So Paco, congratulations. Can I ask you a few questions so that we can get to know you a bit.

A: Sure, go ahead.

Q: So tell us. What do you like doing in your free time?

A: I like doing sport. I love playing tennis. I play 3 or 4 times a week.

Q: And what about swimming? Do you like it?

A: Mmm, I don't mind it, but I prefer doing other sports like football.

Q: How about films? Do you go to the cinema much?

A: Yes, I do. I like historical films a lot, like Braveheart and  Titanic.

Q: And who are your favourite film stars? Do you like Brad Pitt?

A: No, I don't. I like Scarlet Johannson- she's gorgeous!

Q: And what about romantic comedies? Do you like them?

A: Oh, God no! I hate them! I think they are awful!

Q: And lastly, Paco, what do you think of Los morancos?

A: I like them. They're funny.

Q: Thank you for your time, Paco.

 

 

  Order

Like?

Y/N

 

los Morancos los morancos 
swimming  Doesn't mind

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romantic comedies rom com 
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historical films

 

 

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Importante

Look at these extracts from the interview:

What do you like doing in your free time?

I love playing tennis.

I prefer doing other sports

I don't mind it (swimming)

 
Verbs of likes and preference (like, love, hate, enjoy, mind) are followed by a noun/pronoun (I like chocolate/it) or by a gerund (verb+ _ing: I like swimming)

smiley 

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      indifferent     sad     face sadface sad
love

like

don't mind don't like hate
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 Take a look at this video:

Vídeo de Bluebloc Notes (Aprender Inglés) en Youtube

Ejercicio Resuelto

Look at the pictures and write sentences about the people's likes and dislikes (? = make a question using like).

Example: Paco doesn't like watching TV.

tv  ski  study  de compras avion  baile  natación

Paco X

John and Mary ♥

Sam XX

people ?

David X

our friends ♥

Paco ?

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