How do celebrities spend their free time?

 Fill in the blanks with the missing words

1. Celebrities are often busy individuals, with demanding schedules and jam-packed
agendas. However, just like everyone else, they need some time off to (1)
………………………. And unwind.

2. In their free time, celebrities can be seen (2) ………………………. In a variety of

activities, ranging (3) ………………………. Hobbies to philanthropic work. Some
celebrities enjoy pursuing hobbies that allow them to disconnect from their high-
profile lives. For (4) ………………………., music stars like Taylor Swift and Ed
Sheeran have been known to spend their free time knitting and painting, respectively.
Meanwhile, actors like Ryan Gosling and Jennifer Lawrence have a passion (5)
………………………. Cooking, while comedian Amy Schumer enjoys practicing
yoga and meditating. Others prefer to spend their free time volunteering. For example,
actor Chris Pratt often uses his free time to raise (6) ………………………. About
environmental issues. Similarly, Oprah Winfrey has been known to spend her time and
resources supporting various charitable causes, (7) ………………………. Education
and poverty reduction. Of course, some celebrities prefer to use their free time to
simply relax and spend time with family and friends. This might involve taking a
vacation, going out to eat, or enjoying a night out on the town. For instance, Kim
Kardashian has been seen enjoying time on the beach with her family, (8)
………………………. Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is often spotted having
dinner with his close friends.

3. In (9) ………………………., celebrities spend their free time in a variety of ways,

depending (10) ………………………. Their personal interests and preferences.
Whether it’s taking (11) ………………………. Hobbies, volunteering, or simply
spending time with their beloved ones, (12) ………………………. People use their
free time to recharge and find balance between their hectic lives and their happiness
and well-being.

 Fill in each blank with one word from the text:

1. Amid her hectic …………………………. (paragraph 1), she found time to stop by.
2. The magazine is all about the lives of …………………………. (paragraph 1).
3. Many movie stars are involved in…………………………. (paragraph 2) organizations.
4. It’s important to have regular breaks and to take time to ………………………….
(paragraph 3).
5. The countryside has always been a haven for people tired of the ……………………….
(paragraph 3) pace of city life.
 The text
1. Leonardo Wilhelm Di Caprio was destined from the beginning to be a wild and
spirited boy. He was named Leonardo because his pregnant mother was once looking
at a Leonardo Da Vinci painting in a museum in Italy and said to herself: “I won’t
mind (to call) ……………………………… my first boy Leonardo”. She really liked
visiting Italian art galleries. Di Caprio was born in Los Angeles, on the eleventh of
November of 1974 to George and Irmalin DiCaprio. He is an only child, and his
parents (divorce) ……………………. each other within a year after his birth.
2. Since the 2000s, Di Caprio (to be) ……………………………… nominated for
awards for his work in such films as Catch Me If You Can (2002), Gangs of New York
(2002), and The Aviator (2004). His films Shutter Island (2010) and Inception (2010)
rank among the (big) ……………………………… commercial successes of his
career.
3. Leonardo DiCaprio is not just a (talent) ……………………………… actor but also
a person with a range of diverse interests and (hobby) ……………………………… .
He is a (passion) ……………………………… environmental activist and promotes
sustainable living through his foundation. Additionally, he enjoys (play)
……………………………… sports such as basketball and soccer, as well as reading
books and painting. DiCaprio also loves to travel, play poker, and watch movies in his
free time. His varied hobbies reflect his multifaceted personality and dedication to
both his career and social and environmental causes. He is not just a great actor but
also a committed (environment) ……………………………… , sports enthusiast,
avid reader, painter, traveler, poker player, and movie buff.

 Reading Comprehension questions

1. Suggest a suitable title to the text:
……………………………………………………
2. Complete the following table with information from the text
In 1974
His parents divorced
Since 2000
 3. What inspired Leonardo DiCaprio's name?
………………………………………………………………………………….. .
4. What is DiCaprio's foundation focused on promoting?
…………………………………………………………………………………. .
5. How does the text describe DiCaprio's personality?
……………………………………………………………………………….. .
6. What do the underlined words in the text refer to:
a- She: ………………………………………
b- his: ………………………………………
7. Find sentences expressing the following functions
a- Indifference (§1): ……………………………………………….
b- Likes (§2): ……………………………………………………..
8. Find a word meaning:
…………………………(§3)= a person who knows a lot about and is
very interested in a particular subject

 Circle the right alternative

Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror and wish you were a superstar? Do you like to have designer clothes
and expensive (lyrics / jewellery / script)? Well, if you are famous, you will probably get them free. When film
star Natalie Waiter (become / became / becoming) the face of a famous watch company a few years ago, she
was told to take as many watches (us / like / as) she wanted. Why do companies do this? Many companies
would rather (to spend / spending /spend) their money in this way than pay for expensive advertising. People
who see the star wearing their watches will the product (to / with/by) a successful person. Emma, a model, often
goes out for free. 'Nightclub owners let you in for nothing if you are young and people know you. Having
famous people in the club (appeals/attracts/tempts) paying customers, it's good for business. People prefer
(go / going / gone) to a club where famous people go to one which nobody knows.' People who have
recently (become / became / becoming) famous are surprised by all this. Film actor Jason Flemying was
confused when he arrived at a Los Angeles hotel and found a suit waiting for him from his 'friends' at a famous
designer's. My manager just said 'If you don’t like this suit, they (have sent / sent / will send) you another one.
Enjoy it.'