Leisure

12 Grade 9 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Leisure, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Activities such as playing football, swimming and running are examples of which type of leisure activity?

   A. Spiritual leisure

   B. Commercial leisure

   C. Passive leisure

   D. Physical/active leisure

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Give three reasons why leisure is important in a person's life.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A Grade 9 learner spends all his free time gambling and drinking alcohol with friends. From a Christian point of view, this is an example of:

   A. Proper use of leisure

   B. Spiritual leisure

   C. Misuse of leisure time

   D. Productive leisure

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   State four ways in which young people can use their leisure time wisely.

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   (a) Distinguish between active leisure and passive leisure.

   (b) Give two examples of each.

   (6 marks)

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   (a) 2 marks: active leisure involves physical energy/movement (e.g. sports), while passive leisure requires little physical effort (e.g. watching or relaxing). (b) 4 marks: active examples (2x1) - playing football, swimming, running, dancing, cycling; passive examples (2x1) - reading, watching TV, listening to music, resting. (Total 6)

6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Explain three dangers of misusing leisure time among the youth today.

   (6 marks)

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   3x2: may lead to drug and alcohol abuse that harms health; may result in immorality, early pregnancies and diseases; may lead to crime/delinquency and imprisonment; may waste time and money; may expose one to bad company/peer pressure; may cause neglect of studies and responsibilities; may damage one's reputation and relationship with God. (any three explained, 3x2)

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Jesus and His disciples sometimes withdrew to quiet places to rest after busy periods of ministry. What does this teach about leisure?

   A. Leisure is a sin that should be avoided

   B. Only lazy people need rest

   C. Leisure should replace work entirely

   D. Rest and leisure are necessary even for those doing God's work

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8. Question 8

   6 marks

   Explain three teachings from the Bible about the proper use of leisure and rest.

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   3x2: God rested on the seventh day and blessed it, showing rest is God-given (Genesis); the Sabbath was set apart for rest and worship; Jesus invited the weary to come to Him for rest; Jesus and His disciples withdrew to lonely places to rest; leisure should be used to worship and glorify God; the body is a temple of God and should be cared for through healthy rest. (any three explained, 3x2)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   In the creation account, after making the world in six days, God did something on the seventh day that gives a biblical basis for leisure. What did God do?

   A. He rested from all His work

   B. He created more animals

   C. He destroyed His work

   D. He started building the temple

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following BEST defines leisure?

    A. Free time when one is not working and can rest or do enjoyable activities

    B. Time used to punish wrongdoers

    C. Time set aside for compulsory school lessons

    D. Time spent doing paid employment

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a Christian way of using leisure time?

    A. Engaging in drug abuse

    B. Fighting with neighbours

    C. Vandalising public property

    D. Attending fellowship and reading the Bible

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Reading a novel, watching television and listening to music are best classified as which type of leisure?

    A. Corrective leisure

    B. Productive leisure

    C. Active leisure

    D. Passive leisure

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