A. Hobbies can also help patients keep healthy. B. People today have more time for hobbies than ever before. C. Everyone has his own hobby. D. But some persons who had spare time did enjoy hobbies. E. They also go to concerts, climb mountains, go fishing, or swim. F. Actually, anyone, old or young, rich or poor, can follow a good hobby. In spite of his age |
A hobby can be almost anything that a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch pictures, play the piano They collect everything from books to butterflies and from boxes to stamps.
People take up hobbies because they offer enjoyment, friends help, and relaxation, and provide a balance between work and play. Some hobbies offer interesting activities and help him learn new skills. Doctors have found that hobbies are useful in helping patients recover from illness. Many hospitals treat patients by having them taking up hobbies.
In early times, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood.
Machines have now reduced much time that people have to spend on their jobs. More people retire (退休) at an earlier age than before. Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly﹣found free hours.
Sir William Osler, a famous Canadian doctor expressed the value of the hobbies by saying, *"No man is really happy or safe without a hobby. "