A hobby can be almost anything that a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds, paint pictures, play the piano and grow flowers. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They collect everything from books to butterflies and from boxes to stamps.

    People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship and relaxation. Hobbies help people relax after a long time of hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies offer interesting activities for the old. Some hobbies can make a child grow as a person, develop his interest and help him learn new skills. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Doctors have found that hobbies are useful in helping patients recover from illness. Hobbies give patients who can't move around something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    In early times, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. But some persons who had spare time did enjoy hobbies. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} People today have more time than ever before for hobbies. Machines have now reduced much time that people must spend on their jobs.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly-found free time hours.

    Sir William Osler, a famous Canadian doctor expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.”

A. More people retire(退休) at an earlier age than before.

B. Hobbies can also help a patient to keep healthy.

C. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood.

D. They also go to concerts, climb mountains, go fishing, skate and swim.

E. Anyone, old or young, sick or well, rich or poor, can follow a good hobby, in spite of his age, health or money

F. As some hobbies have become less popular.

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    Before you start your day, the following habits are good for you.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Music can make you relaxed and is good for your health. Listening to music before work will bring you a relaxing day.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} The hot shower will help you to get a good stretch. The stretch will make you start the day feeling more relaxed.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Breakfast is known as "the most important meal of the day". A balanced breakfast is important for every one of us. Be sure to have some milk and fruit.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} A morning walk can let you get ready for the day, help you sleep better at night and so on.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Taking time to sit down and make a list of your activities for the day allows you to have a greater sense of orderliness.

    Han Hong is mainly known for her strong voice and her famous song Heaven's Road. In fact she is not only a singer but also does a lot for charity. When COVID-19 hit Wuhan, Han felt she should do something. She called up famous people and the public to help Wuhan. "I want to call up my friends in the art circles to donate(捐款) and help people affected by this terrible virus outbreak," the 48-year-old singer said on her Sina Weibo, which has over 15 million followers. Within just a week, a large number of Chinese pop stars and the public went into action. Over 278 million yuan and lots of medical supplies(医疗物资) have been donated through her charity organization, Han Hong Love Charity Foundation, which she founded in 2012. Thousands of fans as well as other common people answered her call to help Wuhan. "When you're going through a situation like this, you would like to offer help. There are so many kind people out there," said a fan, who donated through Han's foundation. "It's good to know that there are trucks with medical supplies going straight to the medical workers." Han turned down interviews. Her friend said she was busy coordinating(协调) work in Wuhan. "Many people don't trust charity organizations to use their donations properly. We must make sure the donation process is open and clear. Also, we update(更新) and share detailed information online, so the public know which place the goods and money come from and go to, even a packet of instant noodles." said Han Hong.