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Speaker 3: A good jog relieves all my tensions. It helps release a hormone named endorphin
that gives a person a sense of bliss. I feel calmer and can focus better on my
work after a jog.
Speaker 4: I have been overweight all my life. There was a time I couldn’t climb a flight of
stairs without breaking into a sweat. Jogging helped me shed twenty five kilos.
It also toned my body and brought it back to shape.
Speaker 5: Jogging makes me focused. I go for a jog at least three times a week. No matter
how much homework I may have to do or how many projects I have to submit,
I make sure I wake up early to take out time for a jog in the park.
Task 4
Task 4
You will hear a talk by a speaker about the importance of having a hobby.
Dear children, it’s wonderful to be here with you today. I am going to talk to you about why
having a hobby is important for you.
Do you know what a hobby is? A hobby is something we do because we enjoy it. A hobby
gives direction to our creative energy. I will give you five reasons for pursuing a hobby:
• A hobby helps us to connect with ourselves as the key to get in touch with our inner self
is by doing what we like. And hobby is something we do because we like it.
• A hobby can be our stress-buster. It is the easiest way to restore our balance whenever
we are over stressed or overloaded with work.
• A hobby can become an alternative career option, too. Many people have made a
flourishing career out of their hobby. What can be more rewarding than the fact that
your passion is not only a source of joy, but brings money for your sustenance?
• Hobbies have physical health benefits, too. People who are able to pursue their hobbies
are known to have lower blood pressure and better mental health.
• Hobbies break up routine and challenge us in different ways, that are different from work
and bring positivity to our routine. The great thing about picking up a new hobby is that
it provides an excellent outlet for challenging ourselves without the negative stress that
comes from a work-related challenge.
So it’s time to cultivate a hobby if you don’t already have one! Finding a new hobby isn't
always easy. You can't just force yourself to like something; it has to come naturally. If you
don't already have something you're interested in, try new things. Sign up for a hobby class
that sounds interesting. The key to finding a new hobby and falling in love with it is keeping
an open mind and being willing to give new things a try. You never know what might become
your next favourite pastime!
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