三、阅读六选五
There are many different hobbies. Hobbies like gardening, bird-watching and drawing are sometimes called “grandma hobbies”. 1 But today, people of all ages enjoy them—and not just for fun! Actually, these hobbies can help your mind and body feel better.
Emma said, “Having small goals like learning a new hobby gives us a feeling of purpose（目的）. 2”
Science also supports（支持）this idea. A 2020 study from Princeton University found that gardening made people feel as happy as eating at a restaurant or going for a walk. Another study from Kansas State University in 2009 showed that gardening helped older adults feel better about themselves.
3 A 2022 study found that seeing or hearing birds could make you relaxed.
Drawing is also a fun and creative way to help improve your mental（精神的）health. 4 And the influences are even stronger if you keep doing it for a month.
“Grandma hobbies” have lots of benefits. 5 It could become your new favourite way to relax and feel great!
A. So try a “grandma hobby”!
B. Bird-watching is another great activity.
C. Just 10 minutes of drawing a day can lift your spirits.
D. When we achieve those goals after some time, we feel happy.
E. In earlier days, these hobbies were the most popular among older women.
F. Many people like to travel to different places at the weekend.
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If we cannot get what we like, we have to like what we can get. 随遇而安。
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
从东湖到长江大桥，再到山水古城，楚玉带着刘佳一路遍览荆楚美景。两人由衷赞叹祖国山河壮丽，也相约今后一同探索更多山河盛景。

1.E 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A