A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his (36) time. Hobbyists raise pets, build (37) ships, weave baskets, or carve soap (38) . They watch birds, hunt animals, climb (39) , raise flowers, fish, ski, skate, and swim. Hobbyists also paint pictures (40) concerts and plays, and perform on musical (41) . They collect everything from books to (42) , and from shells to stamps.
People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and (43) . Sometimes they even yield financial profit. (44) . Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or income.
(45) . Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover from physical or mental illnesses. Hobbies give bedridden or wheel-chair bound patients something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. (46) .
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解析： 36-46
A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his (36) spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, build (37) model ships, weave baskets, or carve soap (38) figures. They watch birds, hunt animals, climb (39) mountains, raise flowers, fish, ski, skate, and swim. Hobbyists also paint pictures, (40) attend concerts and plays, and perform on musical (41) instruments. They collect everything from books to (42) butterflies, and from shells to stamps.
People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and (43) relaxation. Sometimes they even yield financial profit. (44) Hobbies help people relax after periods of hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or income.
(45) Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover from physical or mental illnesses. Hobbies give bedridden or wheel-chair bound patients something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. (46) Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies or pastimes.