Interview - Hobbies and free time

C1 Advanced · Speaking Interview · Cambridge Ready original exercise

Answer the examiner's questions about yourself and about your hobbies and free time. This part lasts about two minutes, so give full answers with reasons and examples.

Hello, I'm Alice, and I'll be your examiner today. Let's begin with a few questions about you and your life. Just answer naturally and tell me as much as you like.

What do you enjoy doing when you have some time to yourself?

How did you first get into your favourite hobby?

Is there a hobby you've given up, and what made you stop?

Do you prefer pastimes that relax you or ones that challenge you? (Why?)

How much free time do you usually have in a typical week?

Would you ever try to turn a hobby into a job? (Why? / Why not?)

What hobby would you take up if you had more time? (Why?)

Do you think it matters to have interests completely separate from work or study? (Why?)

Do you tend to spend your free time with other people or on your own? (Why?)

Where are you from?

So, what do you do? Do you work, or are you at school or university?

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