hobbies

Question 1

a device that allows only particular types of light or sound to pass through it

Answer 1

filters

Question 2

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it

Answer 2

lens

Question 3

a support with three legs for a camera, telescope, etc

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tripod

Question 4

a piece of equipment that produces a bright light for a very short time, used for taking photographs indoors, when it is dark, etc.; the use of this when taking a photograph

Answer 4

flash

Question 5

a photograph, especially one taken quickly

Answer 5

snapshot

Question 6

food put on a hook to catch fish or in nets, traps, etc. to catch animals or birds

Answer 6

bait

Question 7

a long wooden or plastic stick with a fishing line and hook attached, that is used for catching fish

Answer 7

rod

Question 8

a round object around which you wind such things as thread, wire or film

Answer 8

reel

Question 9

a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.

Answer 9

hook

Question 10

le] a type of material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between

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net

Question 11

a long tube made of rubber, plastic, etc., used for putting water onto fires, gardens, etc.

Answer 11

hose

Question 12

time that is spent practising a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance

Answer 12

rehearsal

Question 13

a garden tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging

Answer 13

spade

Question 14

a garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal points at the end, used for gathering fallen leaves and making soil smooth

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rake

Question 15

a large open container with a wheel and two handles that you use outside to carry things

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wheelbarrow

Question 16

a garden tool like a very large pair of scissors, used for cutting bushes and hedges

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shears

Question 17

a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances

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choir

Question 18

the part of a radio, computer or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of

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speakers

Question 19

part of a song that is sung after each verse

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chorus

Question 20

a film that focuses on a detective-hero’s investigation into the mystery

Answer 20

detective film

Question 21

a film concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles

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war film

Question 22

a type of film that is designed to frighten people

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horror

Question 23

a funny film, play or television programme

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comedy

Question 24

a film, programme giving information on a certain subject

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documentary

Question 25

a film that portrays historical events or famous people

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historical film

Question 26

a film taking place in the future or in other parts of the universe

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science fiction

Question 27

a film or play that includes a large amount of singing and dancing

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musical

Question 28

a film featuring characters involved in exciting and dangerous activities

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adventure film

Question 29

a book or film about a romantic relationship

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romance

Question 30

the art or activity of preparing and cooking food

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cookery

Question 31

the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a surfboard

Answer 31

surfing

Question 32

a game played over a large area of ground using specially shaped sticks to hit a small hard ball

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golf

Question 33

any game played on a board, often using dice and small pieces that are moved around

Answer 33

board games

Question 34

the work involved in making women’s clothes, especially as a job

Answer 34

dressmaking

Question 35

the sport or business of catching fish

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fishing

Question 36

living in a tent, etc. on holiday/vacation

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camping

Question 37

to move over a hard surface wearing Rollerblades

Answer 37

rollerblading

Question 38

things made of wood in a building or room, such as doors and stairs

Answer 38

woodwork

Question 39

the activity of working in a garden, especially for pleasure

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gerdening

Question 40

the sport or activity of riding horses

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riding

Question 41

chasing and killing wild animals and birds as a sport or for food

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hunting

Question 42

a handbook, especially of information about a machine etc.

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manual

Question 43

a book that you look at occasionally for information, for example a dictionary

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reference book

Question 44

a book that tells you how to prepare and cook food

Answer 44

cookery book

Question 45

a book giving addresses, names, telephone numbers etc.

Answer 45

directory

Question 46

a book in which you write down the things that happen to you each day

Answer 46

diary

Question 47

a booklet giving information about something, for example, holidays

Answer 47

brochure

Question 48

a long written story in which the characters and events are usually imaginary

Answer 48

novel

Question 49

a magazine that is issued every week, month etc.

Answer 49

periodical

Question 50

a book containing information on a particular subject, used by students

Answer 50

textbook

Question 51

a complete list od things, for example of things that people can buy

Answer 51

catalogue