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David Stewart, a 15 year old boy from Hungary has an (1) ____________ hobby – collecting teabags. For the last five years, he has collected more than 200 teabags. He exchanges his teabags with others’ from all around the world to add to his (2) ____________. His family, relatives and friends are all aware of this hobby, so on special (3) ____________ they will give him teabags. David says at first it was easy but then it is a (4) ____________ to be able to find new items. He stores the teabags in a box and keeps them in a cool, dry place so that they can be well maintained. To David, this hobby is a great source of (5) ____________ because it helps him understand more about different cultures around the world.
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Nowadays, teenagers seem to be too busy with their study to afford a hobby. However, if you have a little spare time, it is advisable to have a hobby because of the emotional, mental and physical benefits it brings. Focusing on an activity that you like will help you relieve stress and pressure from your schoolwork. Additionally, spending time with people of similar interests will enable you to make friends more easily. This helps improve your communication skills and promote teamwork. Taking up a hobby can be a real challenge, but it is not the type of stressful challenge coming from school. Instead, challenging yourself to do a skill that you like will bring satisfaction and pride.
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