Ответ:

1. James would prefer to read a book rather than work in the garden
2. Mr Robentson would prefer to drink a tea rather than make a bird house
3. Mrs Smith would prefer to talk over the phone rather than cook
4. Ireen would prefer to write a letter rather than go to work
5. the children would prefer to swim rather than repair tha car
6. The dog would prefer to walk about the field rather than look through the window