grammar forms with the ending -s:
new interests
can enjoy hobbies
a hobby offers
after periods
four categories
games and sports
art forms
many possibilities
records and tapes
concerts or operas
painting offers
all paints

stamps and coins
autographs
books
о dolls
buttons
needlework activities
boats and trains
thousands of hobbyists
the world's important libraries
different languages
printing styles

stamps and coins autographs тун books о dolls buttons needlework activities boats and trains thousands of hobbyists the world's important libraries different languages printing styles

grammar forms with the ending -s:
new interests
can enjoy hobbies
a hobby offers
after periods
four categories
games and sports
art forms
many possibilities
records and tapes
concerts or operas
painting offers
all paints

stamps and coins

Hobby can be any type of activity, which people do during their leisure time. Most people choose a hobby for relaxation, pleasure, or for development of new interests. People of almost any age can enjoy hobbies. A hobby offers a way to relax after periods of hard work. Almost any kind of leasure activity can become a hobby. Most hobbies are divided into four general categories, which may overlap. They are the arts, collecting, handicrafts, games and sports.

There are such art forms, as dancing, drama, painting, graphic arts, and music. Each art form has many possibilities for a hobby. For example, music may include singing, playing an instrument, collecting records and tapes, learning ballet, or attending concerts or operas. Painting offers the hobbyist a wide choice of materials, such as oil paints or water colours.

Collecting is probably the most widespread kind of hobby, because almost any thing can be collected. Stamps and coins are the most popular items. Hobbyists also collect such things as autographs, books, dolls, buttons, etc.

Handicrafts attract a hobbyist who can work skilfully with their hands. Many of them are engaged in needlework activities, crocheting, knitting, and sewing. Some use kits to make model aeroplanes, boats, and trains. Other handicrafts include ceramics, metalworking, jewellery making, etc.

Games and sports are popular with many hobbyists who enjoy competition, physical activity, and exercise. Thousands of hobbyists take part in sports, such as bowling, fishing, mountain climbing, skiing, and tennis. Popular indoor games include card games, chess. Nowadays, electronics-related hobbies are becoming increasingly popular. Many people, especially children, play computer games.