phouongphuong01 3/23/2024 8:39:46 PM

Hobbies and leisure activities are an ideal way to de-stress, meet people and develop your creativity. But if you don't have a lot of spare time, it can be a challenge to find one that suits your tastes and fits into your busy life. Of course, some readers ask why they should take up a hobby at all. After an exhausting day at school, all they want to do is to sit in front of the TV or go online. They don't realise that being more active and doing something really enjoyable can improve their energy levels and their mood. 

One strategy for finding the right leisure activity is to think about what you enjoyed when you were a young child. Do you regret giving up those music lessons when you were ten? Now here's your chance to try again. Perhaps you wish you could spend time exploring on your bicycle again, or wonder why you stopped drawing cartoons. Think about going back to similar activities. Another approach is to think about the hobbies your friends have taken up. If you are interested when a classmate talks about her martial class, ask if you can join her. Training together will give both of you a boost in motivation. Or if you see a friend's paintings and you fancy doing some painting as well, give it a try. 

Something to keep in mind is that an activity may not interest you after you've tried it. Actually, lots of people give hobbies up within a couple of months of starting them. So don't beg your parents to pay for a lot of equipment or a whole year's lessons right away. Begin slowly, borrow what you need, and see if the activity is really right for you. If you still enjoy an activity after a few weeks of starting it, it might be the right hobby for you. Only then is the time to pay for the full course. And if you complete it, perhaps you can ask for some equipment for your next birthday present. 

(Adapted from Solutions)

Câu 46. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Looking Back on Your Childhood's Interests

B. Finding a Suitable Leisure Pursuit

C. Don't Give Up Too Soon!

D. The Dilemma of Having Little Spare Time

Câu 47. The word "tastes" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.

     A. habits                           B. potentials                    C. purposes                     D. preferences

Câu 48. According to paragraph 1, some people aren't aware of the fact that_____.

A. starting a hobby can take up much of their time

B. their mood lifts when they do something active

C. sitting in front of the TV is harmful to their energy levels

D. they can be exhausted if they go online regularly

Câu 49. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to______.

     A. mind                            B. course                          C. activity                        D. present

Câu 50. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. You can have motivation to take up a hobby which is similar to your friends.

B. You should spend some time considering whether a hobby is suitable for you.

C. Your past leisure activities can have a big influence on what you enjoy doing now.

D. Trying your hobbies when you were small can help you find a suitable leisure activity.

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