Reading: Collecting as a hobby

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In paragraph 1, find a verb which means to gather or accumulate a large amount of something

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1. In paragraph 2, find an adjective which means being done as a way of achieving something else

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In paragraph 3, find a noun which means a similar but slightly different form of something

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1. In paragraph 6, find a noun which means a useful benefit that is not the main purpose of something

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1. In the last paragraph, find an adjective which means so interesting that you give it all your attention and time

 

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1. In paragraph 3, find a noun which means a feeling of great success or victory

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1. In paragraph 4, find an adjective which means having no clear purpose or direction

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1. In paragraph 5, find an adjective which means being a possible future use or benefit.

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The tea cups are made of ..........................

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Wax means ............................

• Wax is a type of fruit
• Wax is a form of currency
• Wax is a type of bird
• Wax is a substance used to make candles or polish surfaces.

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What are these?

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the activity of collecting the numbers of railway engines as a hobby

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the parts of a dead animal or a plant that have become hard and turned into rock

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a card used for sending messages by post without an envelope, especially one that has a picture on one side

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an object such as a piece of furniture that is old and often valuable

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the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move

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a railway engine that pulls a train

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a person who regularly does a particular activity, especially one that requires skill

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Postage stamps are .......................

• Proof of purchase for groceries
• Proof of payment for mail delivery services
• Proof of membership for a club
• Proof of identification for voting

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a piece of paper, plastic, etc. that is wrapped around something, especially food, when you buy it in order to protect it and keep it clean

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: Collecting must be one of the most varied of human activities, and it's one that many of us psychologists find fascinating.

• The Allure of the Hunt

• The Allure of the Unique and the Rare

• The Joy and Fulfillment of Collecting

• Finding Purpose and Identity

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: There are the people who collect because they want to make money - this could be called an instrumental reason for collecting; that is, collecting as a means to an end.

• Collecting for Fun
• Collecting for Profit
• Collecting as a Hobby
• Collecting for Personal Satisfaction

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: Many collectors collect to develop their social life, attending meetings of a group of collectors and exchanging information on items.

• Collecting for Historical Preservation
• Collecting for Personal Satisfaction
• Collecting for Social Interaction
• Collecting for Financial Gain

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life that otherwise feels aimless.

• Discovering the Meaning of Life
• Exploring the Depths of Existence
• Uncovering the Secrets of the Universe
• Finding Purpose in Life

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: If you think about collecting postage stamps, another potential reason for it-or, perhaps, a result of collecting - is its educational value.

• The Educational Value of Stamp Collecting
• How to Bake the Perfect Cake
• Benefits of Gardening for Mental Health
• The History of Modern Art

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: As a by-product, many practitioners of the hobby become very knowledgeable about railway operations, or the technical specifications of different engine types

• Railway Enthusiasts' Social Clubs
• Technical Expertise coming from a hobby

• History of Modern Art Movements
• Advanced Techniques in Baking

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: ... so what we might call a psychological reason for collecting is the need for a sense of control, perhaps as a way of dealing with insecurity...organising their collection according to certain commonplace principles - perhaps by country in alphabetical order...

• The desire for order and control in collections

• The Art of Cooking

• The History of Mathematics

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: One reason, conscious or not, for what someone chooses to collect is to show the collector's individualism.

• Expressing Individuality Through Collecting
• Demonstrating Uniqueness Through Collecting
• Displaying Unity Through Collecting

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Choose the correct heading which matches the following topic sentence.

Topic sentence: More than most other hobbies, collecting can be totally engrossing, and can give a strong sense of personal fulfilment.

• The Science of Cooking
• The Art of Gardening
• The Joys of Collecting

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Decide if the following statement is true/false/ not given?

The number of people buying dolls has grown over the centuries.

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• not given

• true

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Decide if the following statement is true/false/ not given?

Sixteenth century European dolls were normally made of wax and porcelain.

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Decide if the following statement is true/false/ not given?

Arranging a stamp collection by the size of the stamps is less common than other methods.

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• true

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Decide if the following statement is true/false/ not given?

Someone who collects unusual objects may want others to think he or she is also unusual.

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• true

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Decide if the following statement is true/false/ not given?

Collecting gives a feeling that other hobbies are unlikely to inspire.

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• not given

• true