Indonesia

Badminton and soccer are the most popular sports in Indonesia, and many people play volleyball and tennis. Shadow-puppet theatre is a traditional art, and performances are particularly common in rural areas and on special occasions. Other recreational activities include watching television and going to the cinema. Censorship is strict.

The Philippines

People spend their leisure time socializing with relatives and neighbours or watching films; the Philippines is the world’s fourth largest producer of films, a number of which have a strong religious theme. Sundays are big days for sports; basketball, baseball, and soccer are all played. Filipinos are keen gamblers which accounts for the popularity of horse races and cockfights, and playing mah-jongg, a Chinese table game played with tiles.

Italy

An evening or Sunday afternoon stroll around the town is a well-established tradition in both rural and urban areas. On Sundays, many Italians go to the countryside, or to a sports event. In summer, crowds flock to the beach. Discotheques are popular among unmarried young people, particularly on Saturday nights. Soccer is by far the most popular sport. Bicycling, auto racing, skiing, and tennis are also popular. Recently, basketball has attracted a large Italian following.

Mongolia

Mongolian wrestling, horse-racing, and archery are the most popular sports. The annual wrestling championships are enthusiastically followed throughout the country. Boxing, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and table tennis are also enjoyed. Leisure activities include visiting family and friends, watching television, going to the movies, and, especially in summer, making outings to the countryside. Sunday is a favourite day for picnics, and some people own small summer cabins in the hills around the capital.

The UK

The British are known as a nation of gardeners. Most people have a garden on their property. Gardening has been a popular pastime since Roman times. Many people in Britain are proud of their houses and gardens. They want their houses and gardens to look nice. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY (Do It Yourself) centres and garden centres. These are like supermarkets for the home and garden. These places are very popular with British homeowners at the weekends.

In this country

A people like walking in the evening.

B people are fond of shows.

C people like swimming in cold water.

D people breed horses for sports.

E people prefer spending time in the garden.

F people are fond of gambling.

G people never spend time outdoors.

H people prefer fitness to skiing.

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