Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax. But many people also take part (6) _____________ voluntary work, especially for charities.
People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where (7) _______ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (8)______ programs on video so that they can watch later.
Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British ________ (9) a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines.
In the summer gardening is popular. And in winter it is often replaced by “Do-it-yourself”, (10) ________people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after: taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.
Question 9:
A. spend
B. spends
C. spending
D. to spend