Exercise 5: Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each numbered blank in
the passage.

HOBBY

There are many reasons (28) ________ it is important to have a hobby. First of all, a hobby can
be a remedy for your (29) ________. Because it is the activity you choose for yourself, it will
always give you pleasure and (30) ________ you relax. Even if you just spend a little time
enjoying your hobby, you can see the difference (31) ________ your spirit. Second, some
hobbies can also (32) ________ you financially. Many old people enjoy gardening. They grow
a lot of trees and vegetables, so they can sell them for some money. In (33) ________, a hobby
can help you connect with other people. If you like collecting stamps, you can (34) ________ a
stamp club to share your albums with other collectors. If your hobby is carving eggshells, you
can give your products to your friends (35) ________ gifts.
28. A. for B. why C. because D. what
29. A. happiness B. pain C. peace D. tiredness
30. A. help B. have C. do D. take
31. A. for B. at C. on D. in
32. A. harm B. give C. benefit D. get
33. A. besides B. general C. conclusion D. addition
34. A. take part B. go C. join D. play
35. A. like B. that C. for D. as