Leisure time Flashcards
Do you like watching films?
Yes of course. I go to the cinema at least twice a week. I really enjoy watching films with my friends, especially horror movies. Although I’m a big fan of classic films, I have all kinds of movies on my watchlist.
Do you prefer watching films or reading books?
That is a really hard question for me because I enjoy doing both of them but if have to choose I prefer reading books because reading is more than a hobby to me. It helps me to calm down and get my mind off my busy day.
How often do you go to the movies?
I go to the movies once or twice a week with my friends. Although I like going to the cinema, I prefer watching movies at home because it’s more convenient and I can enjoy my movies without any distractions.
Is there a free time activity that you’d like to try one day?
I’d love to try drawing someday, especially watercolor paintings. When I graduate from college I will sign up for art classes and put drawing on my daily schedule and when I get good enough at watercolor I will try new drawing techniques.
Describe a hobby you would like to take up in the future.
I have never really been that crazy about watching or playing any sports. But, lately, I have been thinking about starting to play a new sport which, I think is both entertaining and good for my health. The activity that I have in mind is basketball. There is a basketball playground near my house where my neighbors play together every night so all I have to do to start is to play with them which shouldn’t be hard because I’m pretty close to them.and after that maybe I register for an adult basketball course in a nearby gym in my city which is two blocks away. Basketball is a great choice for me in many ways. First I always enjoye socializing and making friends and group sorts like basketball increase my teamwork spirit, helpe me get along with different people and make me a better Co-worker. Second I’ve always preferred Activities with a high level of excitement and basketball is a competitive and energetic sport. I’m pretty confident about my choice and I will start as soon as possible.
Do you think people have more time for leisure activities these days compared to the past?
I certainly believe that people are more busy compared to the past. Earlier people were satisfied with their lives. but with changing times people are less happy with what they have and are always on the lookout for doing more. This has made lives much more hectic than ever.
What is the most common leisure activity in your country?
There are several free time activities in Iran but playing video games is the most popular one, especially among teenagers and young people. digital games are becoming hugely popular with the increase in the use of smartphones. Almost every house in our country contains different electronic game devices and gadgets.
Do men and women enjoy the same leisure activities?
I don’t think so. I believe that men and women are born with different characteristics and personalities; therefore, their choices of leisure activities might also different from each other. For example, while men tend to be involved in sports activities or playing video games, women prefer shopping or eating with their friends
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it Is important to be engaged in more physical activities such as swimming during leisure time.
It has been argued that there are people who prefer to use their leisure time to get better skills and learn something new. On the other hand, some people think it’s better to take the opportunity to be engaged in more physical activities like different kinds of sports during their free time. I agree with being productive and keeping your mind active so you can improve your intelligence. For instance, if you play chess you will become more strategic and develop a logical mind. This could be very useful for your daily life.
However, some people prefer Regular exercise to enable the mind to stay calm and focused but modern studies have shown that physical activities should be taken seriously and we should set aside special time for exercise to get useful results. Overall, both ways can be considered for our free time but mind activities are more productive.
