Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities   that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel   that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time.

　　Model Answer:

　　It is generally accepted that we all need leisure time to recover from the   stresses of work and everyday life.

　　Personally, I prefer to be active during this time, as I think this suits   me better. However, what we do with our leisure time is up to us and no one can   say that any particular activity is the best.

　　Some people relax by watching movies, reading or surfing the internet.   People who have physically demanding jobs may choose these types of activities.   If you are a nurse or builder, you may feel that you don't want to do a   five-kilometre run after work, because you are already physically tired.

　　Other people do very sedentary jobs. Computer analysts, for example, may   spend all day sitting in front of a computer screen. At the end of the working   day, they may be keen to stretch their limbs and improve their health by   swimming or going to the gym.

　　Another factor that influences our choice of leisure pursuit is where we   work. People who work indoors often prefer outdoor hobbies, whereas for people   who work outdoors, the reverse may be true. I am a student myself and this   involves a lot of sitting in lectures, so I need to get out into the fresh air   afterwards.

　　In any situation, the important thing is that people need to stay healthy   by choosing what is best for them. The only wrong way to spend free time, in my   view, is to have a sedentary job and then go home and watch television.