Whenever a news camera crew is set up in a public place, he hangs around in the background on camera. He has appeared in the background of live news reports at a whole range of locations and random times. It seems like where there is a camera crew, there is Paul.Creating the world’s largest ball of paintThe work of an interior decorator can be challenging, but there are always ways to have a little fun. Back in 1977, Mike Carmichael decided to paint a baseball. Covered with more than 22,000 coats of paint, the ball weighs over 1,500 kilograms. People from all around the world have come to add a coat of paint to the ball, which is even mentioned in Guinness World Records.Extreme ironingWhat would you do if you were ironing and a friend asked you to come rock climbing? Phil Shaw was in this situation. He chose to go climbing, taking his iron with him, and a new hobby was born. Extreme ironing has now spreadaround the world. People iron their shirts on kayaks, mountaintops, and even in the middle of skydiving.So you see, the only limit when it comes to hobbies is your own imagination. Have fun!(1) (单选题)Where might you see Paul Yarrow?A.In the background of a local news report.B.In a big budget Hollywood movie.C.In the theater.(2) (单选题)What does Mike Carmichael do for a living?A.He's a baseball player.B.He's an interior decorator.C.He writes books.(3) (单选题)Why did Phil Shaw start his hobby?A.He wanted to do two things at the same time.B.He wanted to get fit.C.He wanted to become famous.(4) (单选题)Is extreme ironing popular?A.No, everyone thinks it's a crazy idea.B.Yes, people are doing it all over the world.C.people know about it, but no one does it.(5) (单选题)Which sentence provides the best summary of this text?A.Your hobby could make you famous.B.You should try to find a normal hobby.C.A hobby can be anything you enjoy doing.

Unusual ways to pass the timeAre you looking for a new way to pass the time? Get inspiration by reading about some of these unusual hobbies!Appearing in the background on TVPaul Yarrow is a guy who has an unusual hobby: he likes to appear on television. Whenever a news camera crew is set up in a public place, he hangs around in the background on camera. He has appeared in the background of live news reports at a whole range of locations and random times. It seems like where there is a camera crew, there is Paul.Creating the world’s largest ball of paintThe work of an interior decorator can be challenging, but there are always ways to have a little fun. Back in 1977, Mike Carmichael decided to paint a baseball. Covered with more than 22,000 coats of paint, the ball weighs over 1,500 kilograms. People from all around the world have come to add a coat of paint to the ball, which is even mentioned in Guinness World Records.Extreme ironingWhat would you do if you were ironing and a friend asked you to come rock climbing? Phil Shaw was in this situation. He chose to go climbing, taking his iron with him, and a new hobby was born. Extreme ironing has now spreadaround the world. People iron their shirts on kayaks, mountaintops, and even in the middle of skydiving.So you see, the only limit when it comes to hobbies is your own imagination. Have fun!(1) (单选题)Where might you see Paul Yarrow?A.In the background of a local news report.B.In a big budget Hollywood movie.C.In the theater.(2) (单选题)What does Mike Carmichael do for a living?A.He's a baseball player.B.He's an interior decorator.C.He writes books.(3) (单选题)Why did Phil Shaw start his hobby?A.He wanted to do two things at the same time.B.He wanted to get fit.C.He wanted to become famous.(4) (单选题)Is extreme ironing popular?A.No, everyone thinks it's a crazy idea.B.Yes, people are doing it all over the world.C.people know about it, but no one does it.(5) (单选题)Which sentence provides the best summary of this text?A.Your hobby could make you famous.B.You should try to find a normal hobby.C.A hobby can be anything you enjoy doing.

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