Collecting As A Hobby Reading Answers

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Updated On Aug 14, 2024

Collecting As A Hobby
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Collecting As A Hobby

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Questions	Answers	Explanation
1	Antiques	The answer can be found in paragraph B, where it is mentioned that there are some people who collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrument reason for collecting, collecting as a means to an end. They’ll look for, say, antiques that they can buy cheaply and expect to be able to sell at a profit. From the lines above, we understand that some people make money by collecting antiques. Thus, the answer is antique.
2	Triumph	We can find references to the answer in paragraph B, where the writer says that “but there may well be a psychological element, too, buying cheap and selling dear can give the Collector a sense of triumph. Here, sense means feeling. So, we understand that buying and selling items gives the collector a feeling of triumph. So, the answer is a triumph.
3	Information	The answer can be traced in the first line in paragraph C, where the writer narrates that many collectors collect to develop their social life, attending meetings of a group of collectors and exchanging information on items. Here, we understand that group of collectors means collector’s club and exchange means to share. So, according to the sentence, we come to know that when people attend club meetings, they exchange information on items. Thus, the answer is information.

4	Contact	In paragraph C, we can find the answer where it is mentioned that this is a variant on joining a bridge club or a gym and similarly brings them into contact with like-minded people. We understand that “like-minded people” refers to people who have the same/similar interests, and brings them into contact with other collectors. Here, brings means offer. Thus, the answer is Contact.
5	Hunt/desire	We can trace the answer in paragraph C, where it is mentioned that another motive for collecting is the desire to find something unique or a particular example of the collected item, such as a rare early recording by a particular singer. We understand that another purpose of collecting is a desire to find something special, and “special” means a special item and purpose means motive. Further, in paragraph, D, it is mentioned that some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. The writer indicates that sometimes the collectors have a lifelong desire/hunt for a special item. Thus, the answer is hunt/desire.
6	Aimless/empty	We can find references to the answer in paragraph D, where it is mentioned that some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life that otherwise feels aimless. There’s a danger, though, that if the individual is ever lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, rather than celebrating their success, they may feel empty, now that the goal that drove them on has gone. Here, this means they spend their entire life hunting for a special item, and hunting refers to searching. We understand that the writer says that they may feel aimless if they don’t look for a special item. At the end of the above lines, we come to know that if the collector successfully finds the special item, they may feel empty again as something that drove them on has ended. Thus, the answer can be either aimless or empty.
7	Educational	We can locate the answer in paragraph E, where the writer states that if you think about collecting postage stamps, another potential reason for it, or, perhaps, a result of collecting, is its educational value. Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries and the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. The writer indicates that stamp collecting has some educational value as it provides facts about other countries. Here, “opens a window” means providing facts. So, the answer is educational.
8	Trainspotting	The answer can be located in the first line in paragraph G, where the writer mentions that in the past and nowadays, too, though to a lesser extent, a popular form of collecting, particularly among boys and men, was trainspotting. Hence we understand that trainspotting was a male hobby. Here, boys and men refer to males. Thus, the answer is Trainspotting.
9	NOT GIVEN	The keyword in the question is ‘doll,’ which can be traced in paragraph H. But the paragraph talks about the doll collectors’ interest, and there’s no information related to how many people are buying dolls. So, the answer is NOT GIVEN.
10	FALSE	The answer can be located in Paragraph H, where the writer mentions that these have changed over the centuries from the wood that was standard in 16th century Europe, through the wax and porcelain of later centuries, to the plastics of today’s dolls. We understand that the European dolls in the 16th century were made up of wood and wax and porcelain was popular after the 16th century. So, the answer is FALSE.
11	NOT GIVEN	We can track the answer in paragraph I, where the writer mentions that stamp collectors arrange their stamps in albums, usually very neatly, organizing their collection. We come to know that the writer has just described stamp collectors and their liking to arrange their collection. We don’t find any reference to comparison between stamp arrangements. Thus, the answer is NOT GIVEN.
12	TRUE	We can find reference to the answer in paragraph J, where it is mentioned that one reason, conscious or not, for what someone chooses to collect is to show the Collector’s individualism. Someone who decides to collect something as unexpected as dog collars. We understand that a person is collecting unusual objects such as dog collars, because they want to show or want others to think they’re as unique as their collections. Thus, the answer is TRUE.
13	TRUE	The answer can be located in Paragraph K, where the writer has mentioned that collecting can be totally engrossing more than most other hobbies and can give a strong sense of personal fulfillment. We can understand that collecting gives a very good feeling that other hobbies are unlikely to inspire. Here, “Give a strong sense” means a strong feeling. As the information agrees with the statement, the answer is TRUE.

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