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.

when people spend time (3)__________or repairing their homes.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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)____.  

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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.