Part 1 · · 15 samples

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain how an extra lesson after school affects the amount of free time you have.
  • Describe whether your schedule leaves time for hobbies or other activities, without adding activities you do not actually do.
  • Conclude by summarising how full your routine is at the moment.

Suggested structure

  1. Begin with the after-school lesson and where it takes place.
  2. Explain that attending it limits your free time.
  3. Clarify whether you have time for other activities.
  4. End with a brief summary of your current routine.
Useful vocabulary & examples
attend an extra lesson
go to an additional class or study session

After my school lesson, I attend an extra lesson.

have no free time
have no time available for leisure

Because of my lessons, I have no free time.

other activities
things to do apart from the main activity being discussed

I don't have time for other activities.

a full schedule
a routine with little or no unoccupied time

My schedule is full with school and an extra lesson.

Sample answers

Band 7 sample

50 words · Source-reported band

Okay, during my free time, I like to watch movies in my room, clean my house, and help my mother find something new to cook. I also enjoy going on vacation with my friends and spending time together at the beach or hiking, and sometimes just staying in my room.

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Band 7 sample

194 words · Source-reported band

Well, I am the kind of person who likes a lot of different things. I think I really like to play soccer, maybe because it's an opportunity to see my friends and catch up with them. I really love to watch movies at home because we have a lot of streaming services that we can access anytime. This makes it easy to find something entertaining to watch, whether it's a new release or an old classic. I also enjoy cooking, e…

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Band 7 sample

55 words · Source-reported band

Most of my free time, I read books, especially novels and some documentary books. Reading makes me feel like I'm in a different world, and I can think as much as I want. It makes me feel relaxed and peaceful. Sometimes I watch anime; it's entertaining for my mind. Watching anime really makes me happy.

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