"A happy child has a hobby."
“每一个快乐的孩子都有爱好。”
That's an old saying, and it's true.
这是一句老话，而且说的是真的。
A hobby is not only fun but also useful.
一项爱好不仅有趣而且具有实用性。
A hobby can help build your confidence and make your life more colourful.
一项爱好可以帮助你建立信心，使你的生活更加多姿多彩。
It can help you make more friends and teach you to work well with others.
它可以帮助你结交更多的朋友，教会你与他人和睦相处。
There are many different types of hobbies.
爱好的种类是繁多的。
Some people like to collect things such as stamps, toys cars and postcards.
一些人喜欢收集东西，例如邮票，玩具小汽车还有明信片。
Other hobbies are outdoor activities.
其它的爱好是户外活动。
A lot of people enjoy gardening, travelling, skiing and other such activities.
很多人喜欢园艺，旅行，滑雪以及其它的活动。
Games are also popular.
游戏也十分受欢迎。
Some people like to play card games or chess.
一些人喜欢打牌或者国际象棋。
Others are interested in the arts.
其他人对艺术很感兴趣。
They like drawing, dancing, acting and singing.
他们喜欢画画，跳舞，表演还有唱歌。
People usually take up their first hobby when they are kids, but hobbies are fun for all ages.
人们通常会在孩童时期开始拥有人生的第一个爱好，但是爱好却属于所有年龄段的人。
It's never too late to learn something new.
学习新东西永远都不算晚。