Leisure Time Reading Answers
Leisure Time Reading Answers has 13 questions that need to be answered in 20 minutes. Leisure Time Reading Answers comprises two types of questions, namely- choose the appropriate heading and write yes/no/not given. Candidates must read the IELTS reading passage and decide an appropriate heading for each paragraph. Candidates must read the IELTS Reading passage, and answer whether the given statement is yes/no/not given. Candidates can practise on various topics by undertaking IELTS Reading practice papers.
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Reading Passage Questions
- A raft of forecasts has been made in the recent decade, predicting the decline in the number of working hours coupled with a consequent increase in leisure time. It was estimated that the leisure revolution would take place by the turn of the last century with hours devoted to work railing to 25-30 per week, This reduction hit failed to materialise, but the revolution has, nonetheless, arrived.
- Over the past 30 to 41 years, spending on leisure has witnessed a strong increase, According to the annual family expenditure survey published in 1935 by the Office for National Statistics, the average household in the United Kingdom spent more on leisure than food, housing and transport for the very first time, and the trend is also set to continue upwards well into the present century.
- The survey, based on a sample of 6,500 households showed, that the days are long gone when the average family struggled to buy basic foods. As recently as 1969, family spending on food was approximately one third compared to 17% now. Twelve years later, there was a noticeable shift towards leisure with the percentage of household spending on leisure increasing to 9%, and that on food declining to 26%.
- The average household income in the UK in 1999 was £460 per week before tax, and average spending was £352.20. Of the latter sum, £59.70 was spent on leisure and £58.90 on food. On holidays alone, family expenditure was 6%, while in 1969 the proportion spent on holidays was just 2%. And whereas the richest 10% lashed out 20% of their income in 1999 on leisure, the poorest spent 12%.
- Among the professional and managerial classes, working hours have increased and, overall in the economy, record numbers of people are in employment. As people work more, the appetite for leisure activities has grown to compensate for the greater stress in life. The past 5 years alone have seen the leisure business expand by 25% with a change in emphasis to short domestic weekend breaks and long-haul short breaks to exotic destinations in place of long holidays. In the future, it is expected that people will jump from one leisure activity to another in complexes catering for everyone’s needs with gyms, cinemas, cafes, restaurants, bars and internet facilities all under one roof. The leisure complexes of today will expand to house all the leisure facilities required for the leisure age.
- Other factors fueling demand for leisure activities are rising prosperity, increasing longevity and a more active elderly population. Hence, at the forefront of leisure spending are not just young or professional classes. The 1999 family expenditure survey showed that the 64 to 75-year-old group spend a higher proportion of their income on leisure than any other age group. The strength of the “grey pound” now means that elderly people are able to command more respect and, thus, attention in the leisure market.
- And the future? It is anticipated that, in the years to come, leisure spending will account for between a third to a half of all household spending. Whilst it is difficult to give exact figures, the leisure industry will certainly experience a long period of sustained growth. Working hours are not expected to decrease, partly because the 24-hour society will need to be serviced; and secondly, because more people will be needed to keep the service/leisure industries running.
- In the coming decades, the pace of change will accelerate, generating greater wealth at a faster rate than ever before. Surveys show that this is already happening in many parts of Europe. The south-east of England, for example, is now supposedly the richest area in the EEC. The “leisure pound” is one of the driving forces behind this surge. But, sadly, it does not look as if we will have the long leisure hours that we had all been promised.
Solution With Explanation
Question 29-35:
Reading Passage has 8 paragraphs (A- H).
Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph from the list of heading below.
Write the appropriate numbers (I - XIV) in boxes 29- 35 on your answer sheet.
You may use any headings more than once.
List of Headings
- Leisure spending goes up strongly
- Decreasing unemployment
- False forecasts
- Spending trends – leisure v food
- More affordable food
- Leisure as an answer to stress
- Looking forward
- The leisure revolution – working hours reduced to 25
- The “grey pound” soars
- Rising expenditure
- The elderly leisure market
- National Statisticians
- Work, stress, and leisure all on the up
- Money yes, leisure time no
Question 29
Answer: III.
Supporting Sentence: It was estimated that the leisure revolution would take place by the turn of the last cent with hours devoted to work railing to 25-30 per week. This reduction hit failed to materialize, but the revolution has, nonetheless, arrived.
Keyword: leisure revolution, estimated, failed
Keyword Location: Paragraph A, 3rd line
Explanation: The third line of paragraph A states that the estimated timing of the leisure revolution did not materialise. Indicating that the prediction made at the time has not come true. You may therefore conclude that (III) is the proper response for Paragraph A, since it mentioned erroneous projections.
Question 30
Answer: I
Supporting Sentence: Over the past 30 to 41 years spending on leisure has witnessed a strong increase.
Keywords: spending, strong increase, increase
Keyword Location: Paragraph B, 1st line.
Explanation: The first sentence of paragraph B makes it quite obvious that they have observed a significant increase in leisure spending over the past 30 to 41 years. And they began to spend more on housing, food, etc. The header makes a strong reference to the paragraph, which includes more general information regarding leisure. As a result, the heading for paragraph B should be (I).
Question 31
Answer: IV
Supporting Sentence: Twelve years later, there was a noticeable shift towards leisure with the percentage of household spending on leisure increasing to 9%, and that on food declining to 26%.
Keywords: declining, increasing, food, leisure
Keyword Location: Paragraph C, 3rd line
Explanation: The third sentence of paragraph C explains that while leisure expenditure has increased, food spending has declined. Thus, it fits the description under Leisure v. food. The text also notes that family expenditure today is 17% higher than it was in the past when it was about one-third. Therefore, heading (IV) is a suitable response for paragraph C.
Question 32
Answer: IV
Supporting Sentence: The average household income in the UK in 1999 was 460 per week before tax and the average spending was 352.20. Of the latter sum, 59.70 were spent on leisure and 58.90 on food.
Keywords: spending, income, spend on leisure, spent on food
Keyword Location: Paragraph D, 1st line
Explanation: The first sentence of paragraph D provides an explanation of the amount spent on leisure and contrasts it with the amount spent on eating. And it demonstrated that more money is spent on leisure than on eating. Therefore, heading (IV) is a suitable response for paragraph D.
Question 33
Answer: XIII
Supporting sentence: As people work more the appetite for leisure activities has grown to compensate for the greater stress in life. The past 5 years alone have seen the leisure business expand by 25% with a change in emphasis to short domestic weekend breaks and long-haul short breaks to exotic destinations in place of long holidays. In the future, it is expected that people will jump from one leisure activity to another in complexes catering for everyone’s needs with gyms, cinemas, cafes, restaurants, bars, and internet facilities all under one roof.
Keywords: work, stress, leisure, less holiday
Keyword Location: Paragraph E, 3rd line
Explanation: The third line of paragraph E discusses the growth of the leisure industry and provides instances of leisure in the future. So, for paragraph E, heading (XIII) is the right response.
Question 34
Answer: XI
Supporting sentence: The strength of the ‘grey pound’ now means that elderly people are able to command more respect and thus, attention in the leisure market.
Keywords: elderly people, grey pound, leisure market
Keyword Location: Paragraph F, 5th line
Explanation: As per the survey, the elderly spend a greater percentage of their income on leisure than do people of other ages, as shown in the fifth line of paragraph F. In 1999, it was completed. Additionally, it is said in the paragraph that older adults pay more attention to the leisure industry than other age groups. Therefore, the heading (XI) is the correct response for paragraph F.
Question 35
Answer: VII
Supporting Sentence: It is anticipated that, in the years to come leisure spending will account for between a third to a half of all household spending.
Keyword: Years to come, anticipated
Keyword Location: Paragraph G, 1st line
Explanation:The first sentence of paragraph G explains that they discussed the future and the changes that will occur in the coming days. It precisely corresponds to the title "Looking forward." As a result, the heading (VII) is the correct response for paragraph G.
Question 36
Answer: XIV, Money yes, leisure time no
Supporting sentence: In the coming decades, the pace of change will accelerate generating greater wealth at a faster rate than ever before….. But sadly it does not look as if we will have those long leisure hours that we had all been promised.
Keywords: Change, greater wealth, faster rate, less leisure hours, money
Keyword Location: Paragraph H, 1st line, and Last line
Explanation: The first and last words of paragraph H explain that more money will be made and more wealth will be created in the future. However, the number of leisure hours will also decline. Wealth and leisure time are the two topics covered in the text. And this perfectly embodies the adage "Money yes, leisure time no." As a result, the heading (XIV) is the correct response for paragraph H.
Question 37 – 41
Do the statements below agree with the information in reading passage 3?
In boxes 36-40, write:
YES, if the statement agrees with the information in the passage
NO, if the statement contradicts the information in the passage
NOT GIVEN, if there is no information about the statement in the passage
Question 37. At the turn of the last century, weekly hours dropped to 25.
Answer: No
Supporting Sentence: It was estimated that the leisure revolution would take place by the turn of the last cent with hours devoted to work railing to 25-30 per week. This reduction hits failed to materialize, but the revolution has, nonetheless, arrived.
Keyword: leisure revolution, estimated, failed
Keyword Location: Paragraph A, 3rd line
Explanation: It is indicated in the third line of paragraph A that although the leisure revolution was predicted to occur, it did not. This indicates that the anticipated decrease in working hours did not occur. Hence, the answer is no.
Question 38. Spending on leisure has gone up over the past decades.
Answer: Yes
Supporting sentence: Over the past 30 to 41 years spending on leisure has witnessed a strong increase.
Keyword: Keyword: leisure spending, strong increase, increase expenditure
Keyword Location: Paragraph B, 1st line.
Explanation: The first line of paragraph B makes it quite evident that they have observed a significant increase in leisure spending over the past 30 to 41 years. And they began to spend more on housing, food, etc. Hence, the answer is yes.
Question 39. Long holidays have taken the place of long-haul short breaks.
Answer: No
Supporting sentence: The past 5 years alone have seen the leisure business expand by 25% with a change in emphasis to short domestic weekend breaks and long-haul short breaks to exotic destinations in place of long holidays.
Keywords: lesser holidays, more work
Keyword Location: Paragraph E, 4th line
Explanation: The leisure industry has grown by 25% in just the last five years, according to the fourth sentence of paragraph E. Short domestic weekend getaways and long-haul short vacations to far-off places have become more popular than extended vacations. So, the answer is no.
Question 40. In the future, the people will pay less for the leisure facilities they use than they do today.
Answer: Not Given
Explanation: The chapter doesn't mention anything relevant about this.
Question 41. 24-hour society will have a negative effect on people’s attitudes to work.
Answer: Not Given
Explanation: The chapter doesn't mention anything relevant about this.
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