Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

In our work, hobbies are often considered to be a waste of time. 1 , consider these benefits. There are many cases where working on a hobby will help you improve your performance at your day job.

2 . Fitting your hobby into your daily and weekly schedule is a challenge for many people. Making the most of limited time is a great skill to develop and it applies to the working world.

You will improve your mental health. How well you manage your mental health and stress levels has a major effect on your work performance. Fortunately, many hobbies offer health benefits to mind. Scientist Dr. Jeff Brown found that running improves your mental health — he shares his findings in the book, The Runner’s Brain. 3 , you will be able to solve more problems at work and get ahead.

You will have better physical health. 4 . Consider starting a hobby that will improve your health such as a sport or healthy cooking. As you improve your physical health, you will have more energy and that will help you at work.

You will be more creative. Developing creative ways to deal with problems at work is one of the best ways to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. 5 . Creative hobbies such as photography and needlework improve performance at work. Simply occupying your mind with an activity beyond your regular work gives you a chance to ask new questions and new approaches to life.

A.span> You will manage your time better

B. You will understand what matters to you

C. When you have the ability to think clearly

D. As you experiment with different hobbies

E. If you struggle with the idea of putting time into a hobby

F. Actively forming a hobby is a great way to improve your creativity

G. Like it or not, your appearance and physical health directly improve your work results

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】A

【3】C

【4】G

【5】F

【解析】

【文章大意】在工作中，个人的爱好会被看作是浪费时间，但实际上，这些爱好也会有很多的好处。

【1】考查上下文理解和逻辑推理。前面一句＂In our work, hobbies are often considered to be a waste of time.＂说在工作中，个人的爱好会被看作是浪费时间。分析此题可知，此处需要状语从句；主句说＂请考虑爱好带来的好处＂，所以此处＂如果你还因为从事自己的爱好会浪费时间而苦恼的话＂符合语境。故选E。

【2】考查上下文理解和逻辑推理。根据本段中的＂Making the most of limited time is a great skill to develop and it applies to the working world.＂可知，把时间和工作平衡好也是一种技巧和能力。所以，能把时间控制好也是一种平衡爱好和工作带来的好处。故选A。

【3】考查上下文理解和逻辑推理。根据后面的＂you will be able to solve more problems at work and get ahead.＂可知，如果能有提前考虑问题的能力，就会能提前解决问题。故选C。

【4】考查上下文理解和逻辑推理。根据本段的一句＂As you improve your physical health, you will have more energy and that will help you at work.＂可知，身体好才能工作好，所以G项内容符合上下文。故选G。

【5】考查上下文理解和逻辑推理。根据本段的中心句＂You will be more creative.＂和＂Creative hobbies such as photography and needlework improve performance at work.＂可知，创造性的爱好会带来工作方面的创造性。故选F。