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】

试题分析：文章主要强调了培养爱好的重要性。一个爱好是时间、金钱或责任的一种投资，许多人都会培养不止一种爱好。那么，该如何选择适合自己的爱好呢？爱好通常是一种带有一定技能的活动，但技能不是培养爱好所必需的。加入一个群体，和他们一起发展爱好，所获得的乐趣会更多。

1.When it comes to choosing the hobby...”可知，空白处说的是“选择适合自己的爱好”，F项“选择适合自己的爱好很有必要”符合情境，故选F。

2.Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement.”可知，技能不是培养爱好时所必需的，它是可以在发展爱好的过程中慢慢培养的。A项“然而，爱好不一定与技能有关”符合情境，故选A。

3.a hobby group”，加入兴趣团体比单独一人的时候获得的乐趣要多得多。C项“寻找一个兴趣团体或自己创建一个”符合情境，故选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，有的人以爱好谋生。要确保作出的选择适合自己的生活方式和个人偏好。G项“无论是全职还是兼职或者两者都不是，你必须要注意自己的爱好是否适用于自己”符合情境，故选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，前后句表示转折，空白处后面的意思是“但是大部分需要技能的爱好，像艺术、建筑、写作等有一系列的课程或教程可以帮助提高你的技能。”与B项“大部分的爱好可以在家完成”形成对比，故选B。

考点：生活类短文阅读