3. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D):
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 mountain, 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
busy
B. he/she is at work
2. The word "income" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
3.
A. career
B. job
C. he/she is at home
D. he/she is
C. salary
is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of hobbies.
A. Enjoyment
B. Surprise
C. Relaxation
4. Doctors have found that hobbies are helpful for
A. patients' physical health B. patients' material health
C. patients' mental health D. patients' physical and mental health
D. loan
D. Knowledge