Question

A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. 1.     When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.

Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. 2.     Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.]

Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. 3.     It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.

Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. 4.    Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.

5.     But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.

A. However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related.

B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.

C. Look one up or start your own.

D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!

E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.

F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.

G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.F

2.A

3.C

4.G

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：短文就“什么是爱好”给出了解释。并就“如何选择发展爱好需要考虑的因素”提出了几点建议。

1.F下文谈的是“选择爱好应该要考虑的因素”，所以说“选择适合于你的爱好是必要的”

2.A 文都是讲的“爱好不必与你的技巧挂起钩来”。

3.C本段讲的是既要分享别人的爱好，同时也要有自己的爱好拿出来与别人分享。

4.G 下文说：务必保证你所作出的选择要适合于你的生活方式和个人的喜好。故G正确。

5.B从下文中的“tutorials个别指导”可以看出“很多爱好可以在家里可以在闲暇时做”

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