Interests

A: So you like hiking?

B: I _________ hiking. I do it every weekend.

• love

• ignore

• tolerate

• abhor

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘love’.

In this context, ‘love’ means we really enjoy the activity (hiking) and spend a lot of time doing it.

We can use ‘love’ for any activity, hobby or interest.

I love tennis.

I love playing video games.

I love Italian food.

A: Is fashion something you’re interested in?

B: I'm _________ fashion. I always follow the latest trends and experiment with different styles.

• really on

• really in

• really at

• really into

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘really into’.

In this context, ‘really into’ means the person has a strong interest or a love of fashion.

We can use ‘really into’ when we talk about any activity or interest, or to show we are a fan of someone.

I’m really into cooking at the moment.

He’s really into old movies from the 1970s.

She’s really into Beyonce. She’s been to her concerts more than 10 times.

A: How do you feel about live music?

B: I'm _________ live music. The energy of the crowd and the music always makes it an unforgettable experience.

• unsure about

• a huge fan of

• indifferent towards

• a big critic of

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'a huge fan of’.

In this context, 'a huge fan of' means enjoying live music a lot.

We can use 'a huge fan of’ to talk about our more passive interests. For example, we might use it to talk about things we enjoy watching rather than doing.

He’s a huge fan of golf. (watching golf rather than playing golf)

I’m a huge fan of Real Madrid.

I wasn’t a huge fan of Lord of the Rings. I don’t really like that kind of movie.

A: What's your opinion on environmental conservation?

B: I'm _________ environmental conservation. I strongly believe in taking care of our planet.

• passionate about

• excited about

• indifferent to

• a lover of

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘passionate about’.

In this context, ‘passionate about' means caring about the environment a lot.

We can use ‘passionate about’ to discuss any issue (a problem in the world) we really care about. We might also use it to talk about the field or area we work in.

He’s passionate about protecting rare birds.

She’s really passionate about education.

I’m really passionate about reducing child poverty.

A: Are you good with spicy food?

B: I'm _________ spicy food. I absolutely love the intense flavors.

• averse to

• ok with

• crazy about

• repulsed by

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘crazy about’.

In this context, ‘crazy about' means enjoying eating spicy food.

We can use ‘crazy about’ to talk about anything we really like (maybe we like it too much!). We might also use it to show we are a big fan of someone or something.

He’s crazy about golf.

She’s crazy about that band – she’s seen them 10 times.

I’m crazy about that Greek restaurant. I’ve been there 5 times.

A: Is fitness a big part of your life?

B: I'm _________ about fitness. I go the gym at least five times a week.

• casual

• ambivalent

• lacking

• fanatical

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘fanatical’.

In this context, ‘fanatical' means you are absolutely crazy about fitness. Fitness is your life, you go to the gym five times a week and you also think about fitness a lot.

We can use ‘fanatical’ when we are too interested – it’s almost unhealthy.

He’s fanatical about Manchester United. He has tattoos of his favourite players.

She’s fanatical about Drake. She has been to 15 of his concerts this year.

They are fanatical golfers. They play four times a week.

A: What are your hobbies?

B: I'm _________ photography. I spend hours capturing beautiful moments.

• obsessed with

• intimidated by

• repulsed by

• focused on

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘obsessed with’.

In this context, ‘obsessed with' means having a great passion for photography.

‘Obsessed with’ is used to talk about an activity we do very often. Maybe, we also spend a lot of money doing the activity.

He’s obsessed with golf. He’s just bought another set of golf clubs.

She’s obsessed with surfing. Any chance she gets, she goes to the beach to surf.

They’re obsessed with money. They always tell everyone how rich they are.

A: You’ve got an unusual hobby, right?

B: Yes, I'm an _________ birdwatcher. I go to the countryside every month to look at rare birds.

• occassional

• avid

• indifferent

• excpetional

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ‘avid’.

In this context, ‘avid' means the person goes birdwatching as often as they can.

We usually put 'avid' before the name of the person who does the activity (birdwatcher), not the activity (birdwatching).

He’s an avid tennis player. He's a member of his local tennis club.

She’s an avid gamer. She plays video games everyday.

They are avid hikers. They walk in the countryside every week.

A: I’ve just finished reading a book about time travel.

B: Really? I'm _________ time travel. It would be amazing if we could somehow travel back to the past.

• different towards

• intimidated by

• intirgued by

• shocked by

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'intrigued by'.

In this context, 'intrigued by' means that the person finds time travel really interesting and wants to learn more about it.

We use 'intrigued by' when we want to learn more about a subject.

I'm intrigued by aliens. They must visit Earth sometimes.

I'm intrigued by the moon. It would be incredible to visit.

I'm intrigued by Chinese History. They have so many fascinating stories from the past.

A: How do you feel about learning new languages?

B: I'm _________ learning new languages. The next language I want to learn is Chinese.

• apathetic towards

• really keen on

• jaded by

• sold on

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'really keen on'.

In this context, it means we really enjoy learning languages.

We can also use it to talk about something we want to start doing.

I'm really keen on learning the guitar. It would be great to play some of my favourite songs.

I'm really keen on meeting new people. It's been a bit lonely since I moved here.

I'm really keen on taking up painting again. It's been ages since I've done it.