Talking About Likes, Habits and Free Time

Question 1

Examiner: What do you usually do in your free time? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I usually go swimming on Saturday mornings because the pool near my flat is quiet then.

Answer

Free time is an important part of modern life, and everyone needs more of it.

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I finish work at about six, and it takes me forty minutes to get home by bus.

Question 2

Examiner: What do you usually do at weekends? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I usually meet a few friends for coffee on Saturday afternoon, then I stay in on Sunday.

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Weekends are useful because people can rest from work and think about their plans.

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I leave the office at six during the week, so I am often tired when I get home.

Question 3

Examiner: Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I prefer outdoor activities because fresh air helps me relax after a long day indoors.

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Outdoor activities are popular in many countries, especially when the weather is warm.

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I go to the sports centre twice a week, usually after my evening class finishes.

Question 4

Examiner: What kind of music do you like? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I like acoustic music and soft pop because they help me concentrate while I am studying.

Answer

Music is very popular with young people, and it is easy to find songs online now.

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I started piano lessons at primary school, but I stopped when homework became busier.

Question 5

Examiner: Do you like cooking? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I enjoy cooking simple meals at home, especially soups and curries at the weekend.

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Cooking programmes can be relaxing to watch, and some chefs explain things clearly.

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My kitchen is quite small, so there is only enough space for one person to stand there.

Question 6

Examiner: How much time do you spend on your phone? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I probably spend about two hours a day on it, mostly messaging friends and reading news.

Answer

Phones are useful because they let people work, study and keep in touch anywhere.

Answer

I bought my current phone two years ago, and the battery is not as strong as before.

Question 7

Examiner: What sport did you play when you were younger? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I played basketball after school, although I was not very tall or especially skilful.

Answer

Sport is important for children because it teaches teamwork and keeps them active.

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These days I go running in the evenings, mainly because it is cheap and convenient.

Question 8

Examiner: Do you enjoy watching films at home or at the cinema? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I prefer watching films at home because I can pause them and choose a comfortable time.

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Cinemas have big screens and good sound, so the experience can feel more exciting.

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I usually watch films with subtitles because they help me notice new English phrases.

Question 9

Examiner: How often do you read for pleasure? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I read for pleasure a few nights a week, especially before I go to sleep.

Answer

Reading is a useful skill for study, work and learning about the world.

Answer

I mostly read crime novels because the plots are easy to follow and quite exciting.

Question 10

Examiner: What do you like doing with friends? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

We like trying new cafés together, and sometimes we walk around the city afterwards.

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Friends are important because they can support you when life becomes stressful.

Answer

I met most of my friends at college, and we still keep in touch through messages.

Question 11

Examiner: Has your free time changed since you were a child? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I had much more free time as a child, but now I have to plan it carefully.

Answer

Children usually have free time after school, although they may also have homework.

Answer

I usually relax after dinner by listening to music or watching a short video online.

Question 12

Examiner: Why do you like your favourite hobby? Which reply answers the question asked?

Accepted Answer

I like it because it helps me forget stress and gives me something creative to do.

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My favourite hobby is photography, especially taking pictures of streets and food.

Answer

I do it twice a week, usually on Tuesday evenings and again on Sunday mornings.

Question 13

A candidate says: 'I've been playing the guitar for about three years.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

I taught myself from videos, and now I play with two friends most Fridays.

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I have never played a musical instrument, though I would like to learn one day.

Answer

My brother bought his first guitar when he was still at primary school.

Question 14

A candidate says: 'I go jogging in the park before work.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

It wakes me up, and the whole run usually takes about twenty-five minutes.

Answer

I usually go there after work with my classmates when the weather is good.

Answer

My favourite park is the one near my old school because it has a lake.

Question 15

A candidate says: 'I cook dinner for my family on most weeknights.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

It is usually simple food, but I enjoy making something fresh after work.

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I never cook at home because I find it stressful and too time-consuming.

Answer

My family enjoys restaurants, especially places that serve seafood and noodles.

Question 16

A candidate says: 'I've recently started learning to paint.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

I take a short class on Thursday evenings, and it is slowly building my confidence.

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I have never been interested in art because I prefer practical activities.

Answer

My flat has white walls, so it sometimes feels a little empty and plain.

Question 17

A candidate says: 'I spend too much time scrolling on my phone.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

I am trying to leave it in another room when I study in the evening.

Answer

I do not own a phone, so I usually borrow my sister's when I need one.

Answer

Phones have become cheaper, and many people replace them every few years.

Question 18

A candidate says: 'At weekends I usually play football with colleagues.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

We rent a small pitch near the office, and the games are friendly but energetic.

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I dislike team sports because I prefer exercising alone and at my own speed.

Answer

My colleagues work in different departments, so meetings can be difficult to organise.

Question 19

A candidate says: 'I listen to podcasts while I travel to college.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

They make the bus journey feel shorter, and I often learn useful expressions.

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I drive to college because public transport is not convenient in my area.

Answer

My college has a media club where students can learn to record interviews.

Question 20

A candidate says: 'I don't go out much on Friday evenings.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

By then I am usually tired, so I prefer cooking at home and watching a film.

Answer

I normally go clubbing with friends until late because Friday is my busiest night.

Answer

Friday is the last day of the working week, so many people feel more relaxed.

Question 21

A candidate says: 'I enjoy visiting small cafés when I have free time.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

I usually take a book with me and stay for an hour if the place is quiet.

Answer

I never drink coffee or tea because I dislike the taste of both of them.

Answer

I work in a bank near the city centre, so lunch breaks can be quite short.

Question 22

A candidate says: 'I started doing yoga during lockdown.' Which sentence continues the same answer?

Accepted Answer

Now I do a short routine most mornings because it helps my back feel better.

Answer

I have never tried yoga, although several of my friends say it is relaxing.

Answer

Lockdown was difficult for many people because daily routines changed so suddenly.

Question 23

Complete the answer: 'I swim on my way home from the office from Monday to Friday, so I get in the pool ____.'

Accepted Answer

on weekdays

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at weekends

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every other Sunday

Question 24

Complete the answer: 'I call my parents every Sunday evening, so we speak ____.'

Accepted Answer

once a week

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twice a day

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once a month

Question 25

Complete the answer: 'I go to the gym on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so I exercise there ____.'

Accepted Answer

three times a week

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every morning

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at weekends

Question 26

Complete the answer: 'I only play video games after exams or on long holidays, so I play them ____.'

Accepted Answer

occasionally

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every evening

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on weekdays

Question 27

Complete the answer: 'I walk my dog before breakfast and again after dinner, so I take him out ____.'

Accepted Answer

twice a day

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twice a week

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once a day

Question 28

Complete the answer: 'I volunteer at the sports club on the first Saturday of each month, so I help there ____.'

Accepted Answer

once a month

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every Saturday

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twice a month

Question 29

Complete the answer: 'I read news headlines on my phone when I wake up every morning, so I check the news ____.'

Accepted Answer

daily

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weekly

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rarely

Question 30

Complete the answer: 'I meet my cousins for one weekend each summer, so I see them ____.'

Accepted Answer

once a year

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twice a year

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twice a week

Question 31

Complete the answer: 'I cycle to work if the weather is dry, but in the rainy season I hardly do it, so I cycle ____.'

Accepted Answer

not very often

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every day

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at a fixed time

Question 32

Complete the answer: 'I usually ____ yoga at home because it helps me stretch after sitting at a desk.'

Accepted Answer

do

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make

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play

Question 33

Complete the answer: 'My grandfather taught me to ____ chess, and now we have a game every Sunday.'

Accepted Answer

play

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do

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go

Question 34

Complete the answer: 'When the weather is good, I like to ____ cycling along the canal.'

Accepted Answer

go

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make

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play

Question 35

Complete the answer: 'I like to ____ time with my grandparents, usually on Sunday afternoons.'

Accepted Answer

spend

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save

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lose

Question 36

Complete the answer: 'On quiet evenings, I often ____ films at home with my flatmates.'

Accepted Answer

watch

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read

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hear

Question 37

Complete the answer: 'I ____ music while I cook because it makes the kitchen feel less boring.'

Accepted Answer

listen to

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look at

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speak to

Question 38

Complete the answer: 'Before I sleep, I like to ____ novels instead of checking social media.'

Accepted Answer

read

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watch

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hear

Question 39

Complete the answer: 'When I travel, I like to ____ photos of markets, food and old streets.'

Accepted Answer

take

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do

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carry

Question 40

Complete the answer: 'After revising for a long time, I need to ____ a break and walk outside.'

Accepted Answer

take

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make

Answer

do

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Talking About Likes, Habits and Free Time

Ways to Play

Device Games: Students play on their phones

Blast Go

Zombie Escape

Avalanche

Maze Blast

Cave Climb

Blast Out

Mystery Auction

Tour Guide

Food Truck Rush

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Glacier Rush

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