【答案解析】The Advantages or Disadvantages of Having Hobbies
Most people have hobbies, and I think this is very good, because hobbies can bring them many advantages.
First of all, a hobby can make boredom a thing of the past, because the hobby can fill their empty hours with interesting and constructive activities. For example, I like gardening. Whenever I feel bored, I would go to my balcony to take care of the plants and enjoy the beautiful flowers. Then I would feel relaxed.
A hobby can also add to the sense of self-esteem. Because knowing oneself is an expert at something can increase one"s confidence.
Thirdly, a hobby can bring one in contact with new and interesting people. Other people who share the same hobby are an excellent source of friendship. For example, people who like singing have organized some singing organizations, and many of them have become close friends.
Hobbies can often bring a lot of advantages to the people who invest time and energy in them. So I think we all should have hobbies. [解析] 这是一篇提纲作文。文体为比较性论说文。要求考生说出业余爱好对人们有哪些好处或坏处。提纲作文是一种控制性作文。考生写作时要紧扣标题，不能脱离提纲规定的内容。因时间有限，字数有限，考生最好选择业余爱好对人们有什么好处或有什么坏处一点来谈，不要既谈好处又谈坏处。这样面面俱到，反而讲不清楚。
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