Leisure

Question 1

Shopping as a leisure activity

Reasons for popularity

Answer 1

Shopping malls offer all day facilities to encourage people to spend more time there.
People buy on impulse due to the atmosphere and background music in shops.

Question 2

Luxury

Answer 2

Adjective
Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury; Costliness: Advertising on TV and in magazines tempts people to buy products and luxury items they do not need.

Question 3

Trend

Answer 3

Noun

Fashion- Style: Peer pressure forces people to keep up with latest trends.

Question 4

Therapeutic

Answer 4

Adjective
Relating to the healing of disease; Curative- Curing- Remedial: Some people find shopping therapeutic because they can take their mind off their problems.

Question 5

The atmosphere

Answer 5

Noun
The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art; The ambience: People buy on impulse due to the atmosphere and background music in shops.

Question 6

Impulse

Answer 6

Noun

A sudden strong urge: People buy on impulse due to the atmosphere and background music in shops.

Question 7

Spree

Answer 7

Noun
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind: Credit cards have made it easier for people to go on a shopping spree.

Question 8

Hobby

Answer 8

Noun
An activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure; Pastime- Leisure activity- Leisure pursuit- Entertainment- Recreation: Sport is a hobby that people can enjoy whilst improving their health.

Question 9

Self-esteem

Answer 9

Noun

Self-respect: People have a chance to be more social and can improve their self-esteem.

Question 10

Shopping as a leisure activity

Other activities

Answer 10

Recreation activities can make life more fulfilling.
People can discover new skills they were not aware of.
Some pastimes can open up a whole new life for people.

Question 11

Outlet

Answer 11

Noun
A means of expressing one’s talents, energy, or emotions; Means of release: Some interests, such as photography or art, offer a creative outlet.

Question 12

Astute

Answer 12

Adjective
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage; Sharp- Clever- Precise- Accurate- Acute: Some hobbies, such as chess, keep people mentally astute.

Question 13

Volunteer

Answer 13

Noun
A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task: Doing volunteer work for charities can be rewarding for the individual and beneficial for society.

Question 14

Creative

Answer 14

Adjective
Relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work: Some interests, such as photography or art, offer a creative outlet.

Question 15

Mentally

Answer 15

Adverb

In a manner relating to the mind; Cognitively: Some hobbies, such as chess, keep people mentally astute.

Question 16

The value of free time

For

Answer 16

People need a chance to unwind from stress and recharge their batteries.
A healthy work-life balance can improve a person’s quality of life.
Families can benefit from spending more social time together.
Free time can help people develop useful skills through hobbies.

Question 17

Constant

Answer 17

Adjective
Occurring continuously over a period of time; Continuous- Persistent- Sustained- Steady: Constant work can result in burnout and affect our mental wellbeing.

Question 18

Well-being

Answer 18

Noun
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy; Welfare- Health- Happiness- Comfort: Constant work can result in burnout and affect our mental wellbeing.

Question 19

Burnout

Answer 19

Noun
Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress: Constant work can result in burnout and affect our mental wellbeing.

Question 20

Productive

Answer 20

Adjective

producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities; People are more productive at work if they enjoy their free time.

Question 21

The value of free time

Against

Answer 21

Free time does not help pay the bills.
Free time can be expensive. People cannot earn money during their free time and some recreational activities can be expensive.

Question 22

Financial

Answer 22

Adjective
Relating to finance; Monetary- Money- Economic- Pecuniary- Fiscal: People should focus on work to earn money for their future financial stability.

Question 23

Stability

Answer 23

Noun

The state of being stable; Steadiness: People should focus on work to earn money for their future financial stability.

Question 24

Depressed

Answer 24

Adjective
(of a person) in a state of general unhappiness or despondency; Dejected- Unhappy- Cheerless: People with too much time on their hands can become depressed.

Question 25

Lethargic

Answer 25

Adjective
Affected by lethargy; Sluggish- Apathetic- Dull- Inactive- Lifeless: People can become lethargic if they have nothing to do.

Question 26

Structure

Answer 26

Noun
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex; Form- Formation- Shape: Work provides structure to the day.