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

1.F

2.A

3.C

4.G

5.B

【解析】

試題分析：文章主要強調了培養(yǎng)愛好的重要性。一個愛好是時間、金錢或責任的一種投資，許多人都會培養(yǎng)不止一種愛好。那么，該如何選擇適合自己的愛好呢？愛好通常是一種帶有一定技能的活動，但技能不是培養(yǎng)愛好所必需的。加入一個群體，和他們一起發(fā)展愛好，所獲得的樂趣會更多。

1.When it comes to choosing the hobby...”可知，空白處說的是“選擇適合自己的愛好”，F項“選擇適合自己的愛好很有必要”符合情境，故選F。

2.Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement.”可知，技能不是培養(yǎng)愛好時所必需的，它是可以在發(fā)展愛好的過程中慢慢培養(yǎng)的。A項“然而，愛好不一定與技能有關”符合情境，故選A。

3.a hobby group”，加入興趣團體比單獨一人的時候獲得的樂趣要多得多。C項“尋找一個興趣團體或自己創(chuàng)建一個”符合情境，故選C。

4.a hobby that earns you a living...Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.”可知，有的人以愛好謀生。要確保作出的選擇適合自己的生活方式和個人偏好。G項“無論是全職還是兼職或者兩者都不是，你必須要注意自己的愛好是否適用于自己”符合情境，故選G。

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.”可知，前后句表示轉折，空白處后面的意思是“但是大部分需要技能的愛好，像藝術、建筑、寫作等有一系列的課程或教程可以幫助提高你的技能�！迸cB項“大部分的愛好可以在家完成”形成對比，故選B。

考點：生活類短文閱讀