Hobbies and Leisure Activities
Listening Transcript
Show the Text
When it comes to spending our free time, hobbies are where it’s at. They’re fun, rewarding, and can help us learn and grow. They’re a bit like a mini-vacation for our brains and bodies, you know? Some folks are all about sports – football, basketball, swimming – great for relaxation, getting fit, and a bit of healthy competition. Then there are the artsy types, who find joy in drawing, painting, sculpting, or capturing the world through a camera lens. And for those with a musical streak, there’s always the option of learning an instrument, writing songs, or jamming in a band or choir. Often, hobbies are even more fun when shared, so clubs, workshops, or classes are pretty popular. All in all, hobbies are a fab way to enrich our downtime.
Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
- According to the passage, what is the benefit of sports as a hobby?
- A. It helps you earn money.
- B. It improves mental arithmetic.
- C. It offers relaxation and fitness.
- D. It helps you learn a new language.
- What does the passage suggest about hobbies and social interaction?
- A. Hobbies should be done alone for maximum benefit.
- B. Hobbies are often more enjoyable when shared.
- C. Hobbies are a way to avoid social interaction.
- D. Social interaction can ruin the enjoyment of a hobby.
- What types of activities does the passage associate with “artsy types”?
- A. Playing football and swimming.
- B. Writing songs and playing instruments.
- C. Drawing, painting, and sculpting.
- D. Competitive gaming and coding.
Match the Definition with the Word
- A gathering where people pursue a shared interest or activity.
- A. Workshop
- B. Choir
- C. Club
- D. Band
- A break or escape from daily routine.
- A. Relaxation
- B. Mini-vacation
- C. Downtime
- D. Timeout
- A period of time when one is not working or engaged in a scheduled activity.
- A. Workshop
- B. Leisure
- C. Downtime
- D. Mini-vacation
Answers
Show the Answers
Multiple Choice Questions
- C. It offers relaxation and fitness.
- B. Hobbies are often more enjoyable when shared.
- C. Drawing, painting, and sculpting.
Match the Definition with the Word
- C. Club
- B. Mini-vacation
- C. Downtime
Improve Your English Skills
- Reading on Hobbies and Leisure Activities
- Listening on Hobbies and Leisure Activities
- Writing on Hobbies and Leisure Activities
- Speaking on Hobbies and Leisure Activities