Some people prefer photography. Photography has long been a popular hobby. A lot of people like taking off old buildings: palaces, castles, churches and old houses of historical interest. Others are interested in video films and they record family events there.
Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies, especially among older people. Gardening and cultivation of flowers, especially roses, is the most common hobby in England. One survey found that two out of three men in their 60s had done some gardening in the previous month.
Television is the main leisure activity. Nearly every household in Britain has a television set. People spend much time watching television.
The most popular forms of active leisure in Britain include walking, swimming, keeping fit and cycling. Football is the national sport in Britain. Rugby football, which is played with an oval ball, is also popular in Britain. Cricket is also associated with England.
Listening to music is also a popular pastime. Pop and rock albums are the most common types of music. Pop music is the most popular form of musical expression in Britain.
Other popular leisure activities include visits to the theatre or cinema. Britain has about 300 theatres, of which about 100 are in London. There are over 1,800 cinema screens in Britain.
Britain’s favourite pastimes
1) Lucy began surfing at 9.
2)She is the only in the family to surf.
3) She surfs an hour in the morning before school.
4)After finishing school she wants to be a professional surfer.
5) Lucy also enjoys reading magazines.
True/false/not stated?
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