VI. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.
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. They 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 | C. he/ she is at home |
B. he/ she is at work | D. he/ she is busy |
2. The underlined word they in the passage refers to……………………
A. people | B. hobbies | C. activities | D. profits |
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having hobbies?
A. enjoyment | B. relaxation | C. knowledge | D. surprise |
4. The word “income” is closest in meaning to………………………..
A. salary | B. job | C. loan | D. career |
5. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to……………………….
A. patients’ physical health | B. patients’ mental health |
C. patients’ material life | D. patients’ physical and mental health |
