Number one, listen to the interview and complete the sentences in your workbook.0:00
We know that British people like doing things outside work and spend a lot of time on their hobbies.0:05
We've asked Ms. Sandra Wilson to come to our studio and tell us more about how the British relax.0:10
Good morning, Ms. Wilson, and thanks for coming.0:16
Please call me Sandra.0:19
I'm glad to have a chance to talk about hobbies as it's one of my favorite topics.0:20
Besides, they are really an important part of British lifestyle.0:25
Have you got a hobby, Sandra?0:29
I'm afraid I'm not original.0:31
My favourite pastime is gardening.0:32
As the weather in Britain is fairly mild, British people manage to do gardening almost all the year round.0:35
In fact, no matter how small their garden is, the British can always find something to do in it.0:41
My garden is not big, but I mow grass in it every Sunday morning.0:46
To outsiders it may seem to be a kind of obsession, but to a British person it's an important social duty.0:50
What plants do you grow in your garden?0:57
I don't grow vegetables in my little garden.0:59
There are two old apple trees, some shrubs and four rose bushes.1:02
I enjoy the rose bushes most.1:06
What other pastimes are popular in Britain?1:09
Walking is very popular.1:11
Ask any British person if they have a pair of walking boots and the answer will probably be yes.1:13
They are useful for walking in the countryside.1:18
Walking as a leisure activity has a long tradition in England.1:21
You can buy a variety of maps and guides to walking routes.1:26
Organized walking is also popular and is a good way to discover local sites of interest with a group of like minded people and a guide.1:29
And what about cycling?1:37
Cycling seems to be one of the most popular hobbies in a lot of European countries today.1:39
Cycling is another popular activity.1:44
Unfortunately, many British roads are very busy and don't have cycling paths.1:46
So cycling can be a bit dangerous in Britain anyhow.1:51
Many people find quiet country roads and spend their holidays exploring their homeland on their bikes.1:54
Extreme sports seem to be the latest craze all over the world.2:00
Is the situation the same in Britain?2:04
Extreme sports like rock climbing attract young people.2:07
Have you ever heard of extreme ironing?2:10
What is it people compete at?2:13
Who can do their ironing in more extreme conditions?2:15
Mountains, rivers, roofs of tall buildings, busy streets.2:19
These are only some of the places people choose for their competitions.2:23
The contestants are judged on both the extremity of the location and quality of ironing.2:26
Who knows, extreme ironing might eventually become an international sport.2:32
I'm afraid our time is up.2:37
Thank you Sandra for your most interesting story.2:39
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