III. Read the following passage and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (2,0 pt) A hobby can be almost anything that a person likes to do in his free time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds or hunt animals. They also climb the mountains, go fishing, go skating, or go swimming. They 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 bring enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. Sometimes, they can bring financial profits. 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 useful in helping patients who suffer 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 is not occupied B. he is at home C. he is at work D. he is busy

2. The underlined word they in the passage refers to………. A. people B. hobbies C. activities D. profits

3. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage as advantage of having hobbies? A. enjoyment B. relaxation C. knowledge D. freedom

4. The word “income” in the passage refers to …… A. money B. friend C. relatives D. hobbies

5. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to……… A. people who have retired B. people who are joyful C. patients’ physical and mental health D. patients’ interests and thinking

6. Who do hobbies also bring interesting activities for ? A. They are retired people C. They are rich or poor people B. They are old, young, sick and well people D. all correct answers

7. How many hobbies are there to offer in this passage? A. eleven B. eight C. fourteen D. twelve

8. Can hobbies bring many financial profits? A. Yes, they are B. No, they aren’t C. Yes, they can D. No, they can’t

9. According to the passage: “They also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments” Who are they? A. an art enthusiast B. a music enthusiast C. a painter D. a musician

10. What do they do in their free time? A. Raising pets, watching birds or hunting animals. B. Climbing the mountains, going fishing, going skating, or going swimming C. Painting pictures, attending concerts and playing musical instruments. D. Almost anything that a person likes to do.