KET - Key English Vocabulary: Hobbies and Leisure Questions and Answers

Question 1

If you enjoy painting pictures, which object would you use to hold your canvas while you work?

Accepted Answer

an easel

Answer

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that holds a picture while an artist paints it. The other items are used for different activities (tennis, sewing, cycling).

Question 2

Anna doesn't like sports or being outdoors. She prefers quiet activities at home. Which hobby would she probably enjoy the most?

Accepted Answer

doing jigsaw puzzles

Answer

Doing jigsaw puzzles is a quiet, indoor activity. The other options are all outdoor sports that require a lot of physical effort.

Question 3

John loves spending his weekends outside. He plants flowers in the spring and grows his own vegetables in the summer. What is John's hobby?

Accepted Answer

gardening

Answer

Gardening is the activity of growing plants, flowers, and vegetables in a garden. The description matches this activity perfectly.

Question 4

My uncle has thousands of stamps from all over the world. He buys special books to keep them in. What is his hobby?

Accepted Answer

stamp collecting

Answer

The description clearly indicates that the uncle's hobby is collecting stamps. He has 'thousands of stamps' and keeps them in 'special books', which are common practices for this hobby.

Question 5

Tom is going to the river for the afternoon. He has a long rod and a small box of bait. What is he going to do?

Accepted Answer

go fishing

Answer

A 'rod' and 'bait' are the essential pieces of equipment used for fishing. The other activities use different equipment (e.g., a boat for sailing/kayaking, swimwear for swimming).

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KET - Key English Vocabulary: Hobbies and Leisure Questions and Answers