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A Special Hobby Many students have hobbies, such as reading, painting, growing vegetables in their gardens, and looking after animals. Some hobbies are relaxing and others are creative. Hobbies can make you grow as a person, develop your interests and help you learn new skills. David Smith is a student, and his hobby is writing. During the summer of 2000, he spent four weeks on a summer camp. As well as the usual activities, such as sailing, climbing and mountain biking, there was a writing workshop with a professional writer. She asked us to imagine that we were in a story. Then we wrote about our experiences at the camp. In senior high school David wrote a story about teenage life, and it came out as a book in 2003. Many teenagers love his book, and as a result, David has become a successful young writer. David has been very lucky because his hobby has brought him enjoyment and success, but he is also interested in many other things. I like playing volleyball, too, says David. I spend some of my free time playing volleyball for my school team. Maybe Ill write more books in the future, but Im not sure. Its sometimes difficult to remember that we shouldnt spend all our time on our favourite hobby. There are many other interesting things to do in life, and we should try to do something new or different. A Beautiful Smile —Zhang Bei When I was 13 years old, a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile. It was the early autumn of my first year at a junior high school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone. Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. I couldnt talk to anyone about my problem, and I didnt want my parents to worry about me. Then one day, my classmates talked happily with their friends, but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didnt know who he was. He passed me and then turned back