LEISURE TIME - LISTENING QUIZ (B2)

The History of Leisure

Listen to a lecture about the History of Leisure in twentieth century America. Choose the correct answers.

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Source: https://www.examenglish.com/B2/b2_listening_leisure.htm

Question 01

In 1921, people had about __________ leisure time than they had in 1901.

10 hours more

10 hours less

4 hours less

4 hours more

Question 02

The groups which had more leisure time were predominantly...

male middle class, working class and immigrants.

male and female middle and working class.

male and female working class and immigrants.

female middle class, working class and immigrants.

Question 03

Reading, needlecraft and music…

were popular in middle class families in the 1800s.

became popular pursuits in the period 1901-1921.

were forms of ‘commercial’ recreation.

were regarded as immoral by religious groups.

Question 04

Traditional organisations ____ commercial recreation.

supervised

founded

encouraged

disapproved of

Question 05

Commercial recreation venues were forced to…

close down

close during the vacations

obtain licences

offer alternative entertainment

Question 06

Schools and churches responded by…

preaching against commercial recreation.

putting on their own shows and fairs.

offering morally acceptable alternatives.

adopting a less moral stance.

Question 07

The new voluntary organisations of this era…

included groups for both children and adults.

were all founded by religious groups.

were mostly geared towards boys and men.

were run as extra-curricular school activities.

Question 08

The Playground Association of America…

believed that children needed unsupervised time away from adults.

argued that voluntary organisations reduced children’s opportunities for outdoor play

was set up to ensure that playgrounds were safe for children.

trained adults in how to lead children in constructive play.

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