Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax. But many people also take part (16) _____________ voluntary work, especially for charities.

People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where (17) _______ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (18) _______ programs on video so that they can watch later.

Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British (19) _______ 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”, when people spend their time improving (20) _______ repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after: taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.