【正文】 obby can be anything a person likes to do in his spare time. A hobby can provide us with interest, enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. It can be something from which we learn more about ourselves or about the world. It may introduce us to friends who share our enthusiasm and from whom we can also learn. It helps both manual and mental workers relax after periods of hard work. It also offers interesting and enjoyable activities for retirees. Moreover, it can help a person’s mental and physical health.Different people have different hobbies. People who take up hobbies are hobbyists. Some paint pictures, sing pop songs, perform on musical instruments and enjoy collecting coins or stamps, others raise flowers, go fishing, hunt animals or spend their time on sports: climbing mountains, swimming, skating and playing football. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or ine.As for me, I like sports very much. Sometimes I play tennis or badminton or go swimming. Sometimes I exercise alone and go running regularly in the morning. Whatever I choose, If I exercise regularly, I will be sure to maintain and improve my health throughout my life.Expressing your opinion1) As to me, …2) As far as I’m concerned, …3) In my opinion, …4) Personally, …5) To my mind, …6) From my point of view, …21. 句型: As is known, …Sports and HealthA healthy body is necessary for a healthy mind. As is known, a sound body in a sound mind is important to all. Only by keeping ourselves strong and healthy can we feel energetic in studying and working and live a happy life.To keep ourselves fit, physical exercise is the best way. In taking part in outdoor sports, we are nearer to nature and can inhale the fresh air. The beauty of nature blesses our senses so that we have the ease of mind, which is good for our health. Besides, sports can increase the circulation of blood and help to expel the waste matter in the body. Sports can also sharpen our appetite and increase our digestion. As a result, we can bee strongbodied.I benefit a lot from doing physical exercise and take pride in my good health. I seldom get sick but feel vigorous even if I work the whole day long. I shall keep up doing physical exercise so as to live longer and do more for the country.● Similar expression 1) As everyone knows, …2) It is wellknown that…3) We are all aware that…4) It is generally agreed that…5) It is generally recognized that …6) It is mon knowledge that…22. 句型: sth. affects sth.SmilingWe have two different faces we can show the world. We can smile, or we can frown. The face we choose to put on each day affects us a lot. Smiling is, of course, the better way to live.Smiling keeps us healthy. When we frown, we tighten up our faces and our bodies bee tense. Our bodies function better when we are relaxed. A smiling face is a relaxed face. Smiling makes us feel good, and keeps our bodies working smoothly. Smiling also makes us look good. No one likes to look at a person who is frowning. Such people make us want to turn and walk away. If we wear a happy face, then the world will be more cheerful. Smiling is also important for success in the business world. A smiling salesman will far outsell a petitor who frowns. A smiling doctor will help his patients feel at ease and a smiling lawyer will win the hearts of the jury.In brief, smiling improves our lives in every way. As the song says, “ When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you.”l Expressing effects1) sth. affects sb/sth…2) have an effect on sb/sth...3) be effective.4) sth influences sb/sth…5) have an influence on sb/sth…6) be influential in doing sth…23. 句型：sb. follows sth. Generation GapDespite various improvements in all aspects of social life, the generation gap between the grownup and the young remains unbridged. Instead, it grows wider apart.Nowadays, the youths do not blindly follow what their elders say. Owing to widespread education, the influence of western civilization, to certain extent, gives them a new code of philosophy, which is pletely different from that of their elders. An invisible wall thus appears between the two generations.Modern youths are trying to be more revolutionary. They have their own interpretation for different matters。 they also have their own ideas. Their reluctance to learn old teachings and sayings bees the constant friction between the two generations. They always introduce new changes. However, the old people, wedded to everything of the past, are hostile to changes. Thus, the generation gap bees wider and wider.After all, the young generation, like the old one, is made of flesh and blood. The young also need respect and they also have skills and good ideas. In order to narrow the gap, both groups should respect each other, listen to each other and should discuss their problems patiently.● Similar expression 1) sb. obeys sth.2) accept sb’s advice3) be at sb’s beck and call4) do a person’s bidding5) submit oneself to sth.6)24. 句型: deal with sth； handle sth.Route to SuccessIn order to be successful in your dealings with people or in handling business, you must use the right approach. You must always be diplomatic so that you do not put people in a defensive position. When people are forced into a defensive position, they close their minds and will not listen to you. Whenever possible, it is better to deal with problems calmly and logically, and without hostility.It is rarely helpful to get angry and emotional. People should be more civilized. Scolding, accusing, and threatening will only make the person as mad at you as you are at him, and nothing will be solved. In fact, it will probably create even more problems! Say things in a way that doesn’t hurt people’s feelings. Remain calm and logical on the outside. But inside