2022春八年级英语下册 Module 6 Hobbies文化背景资料（新版）外研版.doc

1、Before you get involved starting your hobby, find a place to work on it, and to store it if done indoors. Even outdoors hobbies that need equipment will require storage space - hockey sticks, soccer balls, boots, bicycles, tents etc. all have to go somewhere when youre not using them.Supplies for vi

2、rtually any hobby will be much more affordable (and environment friendly) if obtained used instead of new.Try a hobby with a friend.Try something that at first seems unlike you, you might be surprised when you excel at it!At the beginning, think about what hobby you dont think you would like. It wil

3、l reduce search terms.Make sure you hobby will not take away the time you need to spend with your family and friends. Involve them if you can and ask them to come and watch you play sport or to see your work on display.If you dont have much money at the start of your hobby, begin very small or find

4、a hobby that doesnt cost anything. Borrow things from other people - often older people have tried a hobby and no longer care for it and they can give the items to you. Another way to make money is to sell the items that you have created in your hobby. This will work for hobbies such as craft, artwo

5、rk and woodwork. It will have to be good quality though, so make sure youre good at it first.Pick an indoor hobby and an out door hobby to keep things interesting.Try to find something that youre usually good at!Once you pursue a hobby for any length of time, youll get good at it. Often you may reac

6、h a point where it can pay for itself such as selling art or crafts, coaching other athletes, writing articles, teaching others or displaying it for admission in the case of very extensive railroad setups. This is a good way to keep costs down.WarningsYour hobby shouldnt be at the expense of your st

7、udy or your work.Always get the best instructions on how to make things or do them. If it is sport, be very careful to warm up properly and do not attempt to do anything difficult unless you have had proper training. If it is making something, read the instructions carefully and be patient. If you a

8、re handling anything dangerous, either seek assistance from someone else like a parent, colleague or professional or follow the instructions exactly.Regardless of what your hobby is, study safety rules related to it and obey them strictly.Dont get too hooked on the hobby or you might go broke or los

9、e relationships with the ones you love. Remember spending time with loved ones can make very special memories for you and for them.Do not start a hobby that would be expensive to start and maintain if you have to use money budgeted for family expenses or a college fund for you or your children.Never

10、 steal supplies for your hobby for one; it is illegal and you do not want to make a negative image around your hobby.It may stop being fun or relaxing when you need to meet deadlines and keep consistent professional quality. If you do go professional, look for a new hobby thats unrelated to take its

11、 place as something you relieve stress with and have no expectations of anything but enjoyment with.Gambling is not a hobby, and it could very likely become a huge obsession and cost you dearly in the long run.When you get good at your hobby, seriously weigh the choice of going professional.Dont mak

12、e it so complicated or dull. This will discourage you and decrease the chance of doing it over and over so try to fill it with life. For example, you can dance on music instead of dancing freely without a rhythm.Do it with a group of people. This will make it more fun and you would enjoy it as a group more as you wont feel lonely and depressed.If you would prefer to do it alone you can but dont make it so boring.