II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in the blank (8 points)
HOBBY
There are many reasons …1… it is important to have a hobby. First of all, a hobby can be a remedy for your …2… . Because it is the active you choose for yourself, it will always give you pleasure and …3… you relax. Even if you just spend a little time enjoying your hobby, you can see the difference …4… your spirit. Second, some hobbies can also …5… you financially. Many old people enjoy gardening. They grow a lot of trees and vegetables, so they can sell them for some money. In…..6… , a hobby can help you connect with other people. If you like collecting stamps, you can …7… a stamp club to share your albums with other collectors. If your hobby is carving eggshells, you can give your products to your friends …8… gifts.
1. A. for B. why C. because D. what
2. A. happiness B. pain C. tired D. tiredness
3. A. help B. have C. do D. want
4. A. for B. in C. on D. at
5. A. harm B. give C. benefit D. make
6. A. addition B. general C. conclusion D. fact
7. A. take part B. go C. join D. leave
8. A. like B. as C. for D. to
1 B
2 D
3 A
4 B
5 C
6 A
7 C
8 B