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Exercises:

Complete the text below with the words in the box: because, but, didn't like, enjoy, favourite, for, fun, like, so, started.

Exercise 1

Table tennis is my hobby. I play it with my cousin at the sports centre near my house. We practise one or two hours three days a week. We sometimes play other sports, basketball or volleyball, I prefer table tennis.I playing table tennis two years ago. My cousin showed me how to play, and I loved it, I wanted to learn more. At first, it was a bit difficult, but we practised a lot and got better. Now I sometimes play in competitions.I playing table tennis because it's , and it's important to do exercise. I tried other sports, like swimming and football, but I them. I prefer table tennis it's exciting, and you can learn it quickly.

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Practice Questions & Answers

All A1 questions for “writing-a1-my-hobby”, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Try the interactive exercises above, then check your answers here.

Exercise 1

1. Table tennis is my _____ hobby. I play it with my cousin at the sports centre near my house. We practise _____ one or two hours three days a week. We sometimes play other sports, _____ basketball or volleyball, _____ I prefer table tennis. I _____ playing table tennis two years ago. My cousin showed me how to play, and I loved it, _____ I wanted to learn more. At first, it was a bit difficult, but we practised a lot and got better. Now I sometimes play in competitions._____ I _____ playing table tennis because it's _____, and it's important to do exercise. I tried other sports, like swimming and football, but I _____ them. I prefer table tennis _____ it's exciting, and you can learn it quickly.
Answer: favourite, for, like, but, started, so, enjoy, fun, didn't like, because

Exercise 2

1. I like music, ____ to the radio every day.
- A. so I listen ✓
- B. because I listen
- C. but I listen
Answer: so I listen

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