Many students have hobbies, like reading, painting and looking{#blank#}1{#/blank#}animals. Some hobbies are relaxing and others are creative. Hobbies can make you {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(grow) as a person, develop your interests and help you learn new skills.

    David Smith is a student, and his hobby {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(be) writing. During the summer of 2011, he spent four weeks on a summer camp. As well as the usual activities, such{#blank#}4{#/blank#} sailing, climbing and mountain biking, there was a writing workshop with a professional writer. "She asked us {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(imagine) that we were in a story. Then we wrote about our experiences at the camp."

    In senior high school David{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(write)a book about teenage life. Many teenagers love his book, and as a result, David has become a {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(success) young writer.

    David has been very lucky because his hobby has brought enjoyment and success to {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (he), but he is also interested in many other things. "I like playing volleyball, too," says David. "I spend some of my free time {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(play) volleyball for my school team. Maybe I'll write more books in the future,{#blank#}10{#/blank#} I'm not sure."

    There are many other interesting things to do in life, and we should try to do something new or different.