A hobby is not a job or a school subject. A hobby is something you enjoy doing in your spare time. It’s not something you need to do. It’s just fun. Some people make model ships, keep pets, plant flowers, play computer games or chat on the Internet. Some paint pictures or dance to music. Some collect everything from stamps to seashells (海貝殼)…．People take up hobbies because they think these activities can bring them many things like happiness, friendship and knowledge. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can have a hobby. A hobby will make your life colorful.

1.What is a hobby?

A. A job.

B. A school subject.

C. Something interesting.

D. Something you enjoy doing in your spare time.

2..How many hobbies are mentioned(提到) in this passage?

A. 7.????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. 8.????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? C. 9.????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. 10.

3.Hobbies can bring people _______.

A. much money????????????? B. health ????????????? C. happiness, friendship and knowledge????????????? ? D. lots of trouble

4.What kind of people can have a hobby?

A. Rich or poor.????????????? ????????????? B. Old or young.????????????? ????????????? C. Sick or well.????????????? ????????????? D. A、B and C.

5.When do people often take up hobbies?

A. In their work time.? B. In the daytime.

C. In their free time.???? D. In the holiday.

I don’t like math because it is _____.

I don’t like geography because it is ________．

　　A．interesting　　B．boring　　C．beautiful D．fun

Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member — these are all “game” ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are very interesting. But perhaps more importantly, they translate part of life into exciting games that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).   
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which improves the hand-eye coordination (協(xié)調(diào)) needed in fishing.
The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competitions. People who watch the event (比賽項(xiàng)目) know that a gold medal is a win for the whole country, not just the athlete who got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters (災(zāi)害) or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports games are also an event that unites (團(tuán)結(jié)) people. Football is the most popular sport in the world. People all over the world play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian football player, has discovered a way to spread hope through football. He created a foundation (基金會(huì)) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a bright future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other parts of your life.
【小題1】What are children expected to learn when they play games?

Cindy：Hi, Linda．1__________________?

Linda：Art, because it is relaxing．

Cindy：But I like P．E．because it's fun．Selina, 2_______________? Tell us your favorite subject．

Selina：I like math best．3__________________．

Ken：But I don't like math．4__________________, I think．I like Chinese because it's useful．

Mary：I think Chinese is fun, too．I also like it．But I think science is my favorite because it's exciting．

Jones：5__________________, too．And I also like music because it's enjoyable（令人享受的）．

A．It's difficult but very interesting

B．I like science

C．Why do you like art

D．It's boring

E．What's your favorite subject

F．What about you

G．My favorite subject is music