Question

A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby.   1.   When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.

Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill.   2.   Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.

Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to join a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement.    3.   It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.

Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living.   __4.  Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.

  5.   But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.

A. However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related.

B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.

C. Look one up or start your own.

D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!

E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.

F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.

G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide if making money you’re your hobby applies to you.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.F

2.A

3.C

4.G

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了什么是爱好。爱好有时是你拥有的某些技能；有些人喜欢参加爱好小组；爱好能给你带来快乐。

1.F考查上下文的语境理解及逻辑关系。根据文章后文的When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.可知，上文与选择自己的爱好有关。故选F。

2.A考查上下文的语境理解及逻辑关系。根据文章后文的A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.可知，爱好是因为你喜欢，但不是因为你在这方面很专业。这和A选项中的hobbies don’t have to be skill related.相对应。

3.C考查上下文的语境理解及逻辑关系。根据文章前文中的to join a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement可知，是加入爱好小组还是自己在家，你可以查查然后开始。

4.G考查上下文的语境理解及逻辑关系。根据上文的Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living.可知，此处的a hobby that earns you a living.和选项中的making money相符。

5.B考查上下文的语境理解及逻辑关系。根据文章后文的But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills.可知，像艺术、建筑、写作等有一系列的课程或辅导，你可以进一步提高你的技能。句中的but表明，这些需要进一步学习，而有一些在自己家里就能做。此处but是解题关键词。

考点：考查上下文的语境理解及逻辑关系。