1. Read the passage and choose the answer (A, B, c or D) to each of the following questions.
A hobby can be almost what a person likes to do in his/her spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds, or hunt animals. They also climb the mountains, fish, ski, skate, and swim. Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies, and from shells to stamps.
People have hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. Sometimes they can bring financial profit. Hobbies also bring interesting activities for people who have retired. People, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of their age, position, or income.
Hobbies can help a person's mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are available in helping patients suffering from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give these patients activities to do, and provide interests that prevent them from thinking about themselves.
1. According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to do when__________
A. he/she has free time
B. he/she is at work
C. he/she is at home
D. he/she is busy
2. The word "income" in line 8 is closest in meaning to___________
A. salary
B. job
C. loan
D. career
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having hobbies?
A. enjoyments
B. relaxation
C. knowledge
D. surprises
4. Where in the passage does the writer mention different activities taken by hobbyists?
A. Paragraph 1
B. paragraph 2
C. paragraph 3
D. paragraph 1 and 2
5. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful for________
A. patients' physical health
B. patients' mental health
D. patients' physical and mental health
C. patients' material life

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Accepted Answer

1. According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to do when __________
A. he/she has free time

2. The word "income" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ___________
A. salary

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having hobbies?
D. surprises

4. Where in the passage does the writer mention different activities taken by hobbyists?
D. paragraph 1 and 2

5. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful for __________
C. patients' physical and mental health

1. Read the passage and choose the answer (A, B, c or D) to each of the following questions. A hobby can be almost what a person likes to do in his/her spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds, or...