In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. If you’re thinking about taking up a new sport, or maybe considering spending more time doing a (1) sporting activity, then it makes sense to think about your motivation in (2) . What are your reasons for doing more sport? You may not have sat back to think about them in any structured manner. But doing so can give you more clarity and make things more (3) . Different sports and recreational activities will be suited to differing (4) . Have you thought about when you will be taking part in your sporting pursuits? Some sports (5) to be associated with specific times of the year. Here in the UK, for instance, cricket is very much seen as being a summer sport. This is understandable, since it (6) having good weather conditions. Taking up cricket will allow you to spend plenty of time out in the sunshine. But there may also be some (7) associated with the sport. If you usually have a busy social calendar in the summer months, then you may not want to be restricted by having to (8) to play cricket every weekend. You may prefer, instead, to take up a winter sport. These might include games like football and rugby. But these also have their downsides. If you don’t like playing in wet, windy, cold conditions, then they may not be perfect for you. There are, of course, many activities that are perfectly suited to being played indoors. Indeed, you can even play indoor (9) of football and cricket. These could be worth considering if you’re determined to play a particular sport, but the schedule doesn’t appear to (10) your lifestyle. Taking up a new sport opens so many opportunities. But it’s clear that you need to select something that’s right for you. Think about the commitment that you’ll need to make and any costs involved.