UNIT 14: READING

RECREATION
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Leisure activities
reading books/newspapers
 watching TV/videos
 playing sports
 shopping
 singing
 meeting friends
 listening to music
 water sports
 spending time out doors
 playing a musical instrument

Task 1. The words / phrases in italics in the following sentences all appear in the passage. Circle the correct answer.
1. The activities are home based. They are organized ________ .
A. at home
B. outdoors
C. in the basement of the house
2. Television viewing is by far the most popular pastime. This means ______.

A. people have to go very far to watch
television
B. television viewing is much more
popular than any other pastime
C. television viewing is as popular as
other pastimes
3. There are many different courses on offer. This means _________.
A. there are many different courses on television
B. There are many different courses to be taken
C. There are many different courses that teach people to make offers
4. Besides watching television, people have other pursuits. This means _________.
A. Besides watching television, people have other leisure activities
B. besides watching television, people have to work
C. besides watching television, people don`t enjoy doing anything else
5. Spectator sports are _________.
A. sports people take part in
B. sports people often watch
C. beautiful sports
6. Entry qualifications are _________.
A. necessary conditions for being admitted to the course
B. ability to pay the fees
C. entry examinations
Answer the questions
1. Why are recreation and entertainment important to people?
2. What sports do the British like watching?
3. What sports do they like taking part in?
4. Why do many British people take weekend courses?`
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1. Why are recreation and entertainment important to people?
Because without them people will become dull/bored
2. What sports do the British like watching?
Football and rugby in winter, and cricket and athletics in summer.
3.What sports do they like taking part in?
Walking and swimming
4. Why do many British people take weekend courses?
Because this is a new kind of entertainment which gives them pleasure
(Because it gives them pleasure)
What sports do you like watching ?
What sports do you like taking part in ?