A very good morning to our beloved principal,teachers,honest and

sincere judged panels and my fellow friends.I am glad to be given this

opportunity to participate in this public speaking competition.The title of
my speech is the benefits of taking up a hobby.

First and foremost,we can gain knowledge through hobbies.As far as

we can see,reading is one of the hobbies that is acknowledged as the
source of knowledge.We can get to know information and sharpen our
mind through reading.We can also know the latest issues and news from
all across the world so that we will not be called a frog underneath the
coconut shell.

As time is gold,one can use his or her leisure time wisely by taking up
hobbies.Hobbies can help to keep us away from involving in non
beneficial activities like loitering with bad companies and involving in
juvenile delinquency.Hobbies are useful things that can keep our spare
time occupied.

Apart from that,we can make friends through hobbies.We might get
to know people from all walks of life through hobbies like jogging,playing
chess and many more.This further our communication with
people.Thus,we can get a lot of friends who will help us in rainy days.As
the saying goes,a friend in need is a friend indeed.

In addition to this,hobbies can be a relieve of stress.There are a lots of

hobbies that can reduce stress.Being a schoolchildren is always defined
as stressful life.So,we need a kind of escapism from this stressful life.

Next,hobbies can be a change of activities.You can do your hobbies

instead of routine activities.As the saying goes,all work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy.We should need a break from our work.When we
have numerous of hobbies,our mind will be relaxed.As the saying
goes,variety is the spice of life. Thank you for lending me your ears.