Read the passage and complete the blanks.

The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)______ voluntary work, especially for charities.

A lot of free time is spent (2)_______ home, where the most popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often record programmes so that they can watch later.

In the summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by “do-it-yourself”, when people spend time (3)_________or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after. Taking the dog for a walk is regular (4)_______.

Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a visit to a local event (5)________

a festival, a fair or show. Young people go to clubs and discos, while people of all ages go to the theater, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.

People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)____ voluntary work, especially for charities.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) ____, I wondered if there was a club or association in my area. I looked everywhere but, unfortunately, the nearest club was 80 kilometers away. So, without any knowledge, I decided to form my own club. It was very (2)______at the beginning - I didn’t have any equipment  (3)______ I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to (4)_____ fit. I organized a small competition which was a lot of (5)______ and things started to grow from there. Now we've got a full - time trainer and our opponents come from all over the country. One of our members was even a bronze medallist in the national championship!

I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) ____, I wondered if there was a club or association in my area.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) ____, I wondered if there was a club or association in my area. I looked everywhere but, unfortunately, the nearest club was 80 kilometers away. So, without any knowledge, I decided to form my own club. It was very (2)______at the beginning - I didn’t have any equipment  (3)______ I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to (4)_____ fit. I organized a small competition which was a lot of (5)______ and things started to grow from there. Now we've got a full - time trainer and our opponents come from all over the country. One of our members was even a bronze medallist in the national championship!

So, without any knowledge, I decided to form my own club. It was very (2)______at the beginning I didn’t have any equipment.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) ____, I wondered if there was a club or association in my area. I looked everywhere but, unfortunately, the nearest club was 80 kilometers away. So, without any knowledge, I decided to form my own club. It was very (2)______at the beginning - I didn’t have any equipment  (3)______ I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to (4)_____ fit. I organized a small competition which was a lot of (5)______ and things started to grow from there. Now we've got a full - time trainer and our opponents come from all over the country. One of our members was even a bronze medallist in the national championship!

I didn’t have any equipment  (3)______ I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to ...

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) ____, I wondered if there was a club or association in my area. I looked everywhere but, unfortunately, the nearest club was 80 kilometers away. So, without any knowledge, I decided to form my own club. It was very (2)______at the beginning - I didn’t have any equipment  (3)______ I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to (4)_____ fit. I organized a small competition which was a lot of (5)______ and things started to grow from there. Now we've got a full - time trainer and our opponents come from all over the country. One of our members was even a bronze medallist in the national championship!

I didn’t have any equipment so I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to (4)_____ fit.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) ____, I wondered if there was a club or association in my area. I looked everywhere but, unfortunately, the nearest club was 80 kilometers away. So, without any knowledge, I decided to form my own club. It was very (2)______at the beginning - I didn’t have any equipment  (3)______ I had to convince a few people that it was an enjoyable way to (4)_____ fit. I organized a small competition which was a lot of (5)______ and things started to grow from there. Now we've got a full - time trainer and our opponents come from all over the country. One of our members was even a bronze medallist in the national championship!

I organized a small competition which was a lot of (5)______ and things started to grow from there.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

My hobby is reading. I read story books, magazines, newspapers and any kinds of materials that I find (1)____.  This hobby got started when I (2) _____ little boy. I always wanted my parents (3) _______ fairy tales and other stories to me. Then I learned to read. I started with simple ABC books. Soon I could read simple fairy tales and (4) ______ stories.

Now I read just about anything that is available I have learned a lot from reading. I learned about how people lived in bygone days of magic and mystery. I learned about the  (5) ______ of the world, space travel, human achievements, gigantic whales, tiny viruses and other fascinating things of our world. The wonderful thing about reading is that I do not have to learn things the hard way. For example, I do not have to catch a disease to know that it (6)____ kill me. I know the danger (7)______ I can avoid it. Also I do not have to go deep into the jungle to learn about the tigers. I can read all about them in a book.

Books provide the readers with so (8) ____ facts and information. They have certainly helped me in my daily life. So I continue to read. Besides being more informed (9) ____ the world, I also spend my time profitably. It is indeed (10)... good hobby.

My hobby is reading. I read story books, magazines, newspapers and any kinds of materials that I find (1)____.  

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

My hobby is reading. I read story books, magazines, newspapers and any kinds of materials that I find (1)____.  This hobby got started when I (2) _____ little boy. I always wanted my parents (3) _______ fairy tales and other stories to me. Then I learned to read. I started with simple ABC books. Soon I could read simple fairy tales and (4) ______ stories.

Now I read just about anything that is available I have learned a lot from reading. I learned about how people lived in bygone days of magic and mystery. I learned about the  (5) ______ of the world, space travel, human achievements, gigantic whales, tiny viruses and other fascinating things of our world. The wonderful thing about reading is that I do not have to learn things the hard way. For example, I do not have to catch a disease to know that it (6)____ kill me. I know the danger (7)______ I can avoid it. Also I do not have to go deep into the jungle to learn about the tigers. I can read all about them in a book.

Books provide the readers with so (8) ____ facts and information. They have certainly helped me in my daily life. So I continue to read. Besides being more informed (9) ____ the world, I also spend my time profitably. It is indeed (10)... good hobby.

This hobby got started when I (2) _____ little boy.