Why hobbies are important

According to the passage, why is having a hobby important?

• It helps you become more serious.

• It keeps you engaged in work.

• It helps relieve stress and enriches your life.

• It stops you from socializing with others.

What is one benefit of having a hobby, as mentioned in the passage?

• It guarantees financial success.

• It allows you to avoid responsibilities.

• It makes you more interesting.

• It ensures you are always productive.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a hobby according to the passage?

• It helps you relieve stress.

• It helps you meet new people.

• It improves your patience.

• It guarantees you will succeed in your career.

How does the author describe the impact of reading?

• It teaches new perspectives and transports the reader to different places.

• It causes stress because of the difficult content.

• It is time-consuming and boring.

• It is mainly for entertainment and escapism.

Why does the author mention cooking as a hobby?

• To show how easy it is to cook perfect meals.

• To emphasize that cooking teaches patience and focus.

• To demonstrate that cooking is the best way to save money.

• To explain that cooking does not require much skill.

According to the passage, how has gardening benefited the author?

• It has made the author more social.

• It provides fresh, organic food and knowledge about plants.

• It is a good way to save money on groceries.

• It helps the author escape from daily responsibilities.

How does having a hobby increase a person’s confidence, according to the passage?

• By forcing them to compete with others.

• By allowing them to excel in an activity they enjoy.

• By teaching them new languages.

• By giving them something to brag about.

What does the passage suggest is the connection between hobbies and social life?

• Hobbies help people avoid social activities.

• Hobbies make it difficult to form relationships.

• Hobbies can help create bonds with others.

• Hobbies are mostly solitary activities.

Which of the following hobbies is NOT mentioned in the passage?

• Reading

• Cooking

• Gardening

• Photography

The word "accomplishment" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

• Achievement

• Strong

• Tolerant

• Punctual