Leisure/Free time. Leisure is time for doing something useful

Nowadays, we have more and more free time, but I think we don`t know what to do with it. It all depends, of course, on what we mean by a "good" use of leisure time. In my view, it means using your time to do something creative, not wasting your time. A lot of young people today spend their free time watching sport on TV or doing some sport. Another popular pastime is sitting in cafes chatting and drinking coffee. Many of them spend much time surfing the Internet, chatting with strangers on the Net. It has become very common for young people to sit in front of the computer playing computer games. I can`t say it`s a bad idea because these games can have a positive effect on people: building relationship, improving social skills and increasing self-esteem. Yes, they are relaxing. But why not do something more creative? You can take up painting or learn to play a musical instrument. People can see a good film or watch a TV programme. There are a lot of high quality programmes on TV. My friend and I enjoy going to different exhibitions, taking photos of Kazan streets in the centre of it, making short films about the places we visit. Collecting things is very popular these days. One can collect valuable books, coins or toy soldiers, stamps or postcards. Of course, you will need albums or some special glass cases to keep your collections. So, my advice to you is -don`t just sit there, get out and do it.

-What do you usually do on the weekend?

-What your "perfect" weekend is like?

-What do you do when you have some free time?

-Are you a creative person? Prove it.

Act out a conversation.

- It`s Sunday evening. You and your friend are planning to do something active. You like long walks, your friend is keen on classical music, also he enjoys shopping. Find out your friend`s attitude.

Use:

What about going...?

Why not go.......?

How about going....?

Let`s go....

That sounds great!

I am not keen on....

I`d prefer doing

I`d rather go...

TV or not TV.

Television has become an everyday part of our lives. It keeps us informed about what is happening in the world. We can`t do without it today. On the one hand, it is a wonderful way to relax and switch off from our problems. We can find soap operas, chat shows, a witty comedy and be entertained or we can watch documentaries and learn something. I turn on the TV only when there is a programme which is really amusing and interesting. I think television is a wonderful invention. It is a cheap form of entertainment, which gives pleasure to millions of people. It is also a wonderful way of escaping from our dull reality. It involves us in strong emotions: love, hate, passion.

On the other hand, people become TV addicts. Many of us become coach potatoes which is unhealthy. TV makes us lazier. We read less. We think less. There is too much blood and violence on TV. The violent, crime-filled world on TV may turn people into criminals. What I hate most about TV is that it often uses strong language. It has a terrible influence on children and young people. As a school student I can say that education benefits greatly from television. A single quiz show can make memorizing ten times more efficient and enjoyable. But I always complain about adverts. They are the greatest time wasters for me.

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