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              AN ESSAY


              Hobbies and leisure


                 Complete the opinions below using words from the box. Which opinions do you agree with?
           1


                          believe       in my       personally       say       see       seems       view       would
                 1.                                            5.

                                                                    As I .......................... it, the internet has
                      .......................... opinion, young
                     people don't get enough free time              created loads of opportunities to explore
                                                                    new hobbies and interests, such as
                       these days. They're under too                film-making and photography.
                         much pressure at school.


                                                               6.
                 2.

                                                                 I would ....................... that schools should
                      I .......................... that         do more to encourage young people to have a
                      having hobbies you enjoy                      range of interests in their free time.
                     helps you to work hard and
                         do well in exams.

                                                               7.
                                                                   Most people ..........................
                 3.
                                                                    agree that it isn’t healthy to
                                                                        spend all your time
                      It .......................... to me that there   working or studying.
                   are lots of opportunities to do exciting
                     hobbies such as rock climbing or
                      skydiving, but you always need
                             money to join in!
                                                               8.            .........................., I think
                                                                             it’s really important to be
                                                                            active and do sport in your
                                                                                   free time.

                 4.

                      In my ..........................
                     most teenagers spend too
                     much time on their mobile
                      phones. They should get
                      out and spend more time
                          making friends!











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