Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Different types of hobbies offer different types of benefits. First, if you are (25) _____________ physical hobbies, for example, hiking, camping, swimming, yoga, you can increase both your heart rate and brain function; lose weight, build muscle and strengthen bones. Second, it’s advisable for you to (26) _____________ your time on some hobbies like gardening, listening to music, painting or drawing, cooking and photography because they can improve your mental health, decrease stress by relaxing your mind after daily life of hard work. Hobbies are also (27) _____________ great way to socialize and expand your relationship; to improve confidence level, boost their self-esteem, and improve quality of life. Last but not least, some hobbies can provide a way to save or make money. For example, to save money you can refurbish items you find at a garage sale or grow your own vegetables. To make money, you can sell the photographs you (28) _____________ or the cakes you bake.

Hobbies are essential to having a well-rounded life. Saving some time for yourself to enjoy a hobby can provide the physical, mental, emotional, social and economic benefits that make life (29) _____________, relaxing, and fun!

25. A. interest in         B. keen to                    C. fond of                   D. crazy with

26. A. take                  B.spend                       C. waste                      D. make

27. A. a                       B. an                            C. the                          D.x

28. A. make                 B.do                            C. take                         D. have

29. A. the more meaningful                            B. the most meaningful

      C. most meaningful                                  D. more meaningful