Chinese people have spent 【小题1】 (much)time on leisure activities this year compared with the period before the novel coronavirus hit, according 【小题2】 a recent report by the China Tourism Academy.

The academy said urban residents' leisure time is 【小题3】 (close) related to their work. They have spent more time on leisure 【小题4】 (activity) on weekends this year, about 4.4 hours a day compared with 【小题5】 average of 3.82 hours a day on work days. It said urban residents' leisure time has increased both on weekends 【小题6】 during holidays this year when compared with 2019.

The time 【小题7】 people in rural areas spend enjoying leisure activities has risen nearly 39% compared with 2019, 【小题8】 (increase) to 4.36 hours a day from 3.14 hours before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Shopping at physical stores【小题9】 (remain) the most popular leisure activity for both urban residents and people in the countryside, 【小题10】 (follow)by activities like facial treatments, hairdressing and manicures(修甲).