Here are different hobbies and they all are according to our tastes. When you choose a hobby according to your likes, your life becomes more interesting. Hobbies can be divided into
four groups: to do something, to make things, collecting things and to study something. The most
popular among hobbies is to do things. It involves a wide range of actions, it can vary from
gardening to travelling and from chess to volleyball. The oldest hobby for the person maybe is
gardening. Both adults, and children like playing various computer games.
We can create what we like. It can be in the sphere of painting, doing sculptures, sewing
suits, crafts and others. For some people writing music or playing musical instruments is not a
job but hobby.
During some period of life we can like collecting something: brands, coins, matchboxes,
books, plates, cards, toys and other things. Some collections have no actual value. Sometimes
collections become so big and so valuable that they are placed in the museums and art galleries.
Many world - famous collections began with small one or two elements. Those people who have
a large number of money, often collect pictures, rare books and others objects of art. Often such
private collections are given to the museums, libraries and public galleries in order that others
could see them. So I think that each person has to have a hobby, this special task of your life.
Task 1: Find the answer and write as in example.
Example: 0. Is this text about our duties?
a) Yes, it is b) No it isn’t c) It is not mentioned d) there is no correct answer
answer: 0. b) No it isn’t
1. What number of classes are hobbies divided?
a) 6 b) 8 c) 4 d) 3 [1]
2. What is the most popular group of hobbies?
a) to do things b) to make something c) to collect things d) to study something [1]
3. What kind of hobby is gardening?
a) the most interesting b) the oldest c) the funniest d) the cheapest [1]
4. Where can we see the most valuable collections?
a) in the shop b) in rich houses c) in museums and galleries d) in books [1]
