‘Collecting as a hobby’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM-12
Here are explanations of the Questions of passage named ‘Collecting as a hobby ’, which is from the Cambridge 12 book. The Questions that have been asked are True/False/Not Given and Blanks. You will find the locations of the Reading Answers, Keywords(highlighted and underlined) and justifications.
READING PASSAGE 2: Collecting as a hobby
| Question | Answer |
| 14 | ANTIQUES |
| 15 | TRIUMPH |
| 16 | INFORMATION |
| 17 | CONTACT/MEETINGS |
| 18 | HUNT/DESIRE |
| 19 | AIMLESS/ EMPTY |
| 20 | EDUCATIONAL |
| 21 | TRAINSPOTTING |
| 22 | NOT GIVEN |
| 23 | FALSE |
| 24 | NOT GIVEN |
| 25 | TRUE |
| 26 | TRUE |
Questions 14-21
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 14-21 on your answer sheet.
14 The writer mentions collecting …………………….. as an example of collecting in order to make money.
Location: 2nd paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second line of the paragraph. ‘They’ll look for, say, antiques that they can buy cheaply and expect to be able to sell at a profit…’Here, ‘sell at a profit’ and ‘in order to make money’ means the same. Moreover, ‘look for, say’ means it is an example. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: Antiques
15 Collectors may get a feeling of …………………….. from buying and selling items.
Location: 2nd paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘But there may well be a psychological element, too – buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of triumph…’Here, ‘feeling of’ has been written as ‘sense of’ in the passage. Thus, the answer is ‘Triumph’
Answer: Triumph
‘Collecting as a hobby’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM-12
16 Collectors’ clubs provide opportunities to share……………………………
Location: 3rd paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the first line of the paragraph. ‘Many collectors collect to develop their social life, attending meetings of a group of collectors and exchanging information on items.’ Here, ‘group of collectors’ refers to ‘club’. Moreover, ‘share’ and ‘exchange’ are synonyms.
Answer: Information
17 Collectors’ clubs offer ………………………. with people who have similar interests.
Location: 3rd paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the last line of the paragraph. ‘This is a variant on joining a bridge club or a gym, and similarly brings them into contact with like-minded people…’Here, ‘like-minded people’ are people who have similar interests. Thus, the answer is easy to understand.
Answer: Contact/Meetings
‘Collecting as a hobby’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM-12
18 Collecting sometimes involves a life-long………………………. for a special item.
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘special item’ helps to locate the answer in the first line of the paragraph. ‘Another motive for collecting is the desire to find something special, or a particular example of the collected item… Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. Here, ‘whole lives in a hunt’ means ‘life-long hunt’. In addition, ‘desire to find something special’ means ‘desire for a special item’
Answer: Desire/Hunt
19 Searching for something particular may prevent people from feeling their life is completely……………………….
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the third and last line of the paragraph. ‘Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life that otherwise feels aimless…if the individual is ever lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, rather than celebrating their success, they may feel empty…’Here, ‘looking for’ means ‘searching’. Thus, these two lines makes an answer very clear.
Answer: Aimless/Empty
‘Collecting as a hobby’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM-12
20 Stamp collecting may be ……………………….. because it provides facts about different countries.
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the first two lines of the paragraph. ‘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…’Here, the writer states stamp collecting may be educational as it opens windows to other countries. Thus, the answer is ‘educational’
Answer: Educational
21 ……………………….. tends to be mostly a male hobby.
Location: 6th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘male hobby’ helps to locate the answer in the beginning of the paragraph. ‘In the past – and nowadays, too, though to a lesser extent – a popular form of collecting, particularly among boys and men, was trainspotting. Here, ‘boys and men’ means ‘male’. Furthermore, ‘popular form of collecting’ give reference to hobby.
Answer: Trainspotting
Questions 22-26
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage on pages 20 and 21?
In boxes 22-26 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
22 The number of people buying dolls has grown over the centuries.
Location: 7th paragraph
Explanation: Though the main keyword ‘dolls’ is there in the paragraph. But there is no information regarding the number of people has grown over the centuries. Thus, no information available.
Answer: Not Given
23 Sixteenth century European dolls were normally made of wax and porcelain.
Location: 7th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘sixteenth century’ helps to locate the answer in the second line of the paragraph. ‘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…’Here, the writer states that European dolls were made of wood in the 16th century. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: False
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24 Arranging a stamp collection by the size of the stamps is less common than other methods.
Location: 8th paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second line of the paragraph. ‘arrange their stamps in albums, usually very neatly, organising their collection according to certain commonplace principles – perhaps by country in alphabetical order, or grouping stamps…’But there is no information regarding which is less common. Thus, no information available.
Answer: Not Given
25 Someone who collects unusual objects may want others to think he or she is also unusual.
Location: 9th paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the first line of the paragraph. ‘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 dos collars…’Here, ‘unusual=unexpected. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: True
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26 Collecting gives a feeling that other hobbies are unlikely to inspire.
Location: Last paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the second line of the paragraph. ‘More than most other hobbies, collecting can be totally engrossing, and can give a strong sense of personal fulfilment…’Here, ‘gives a feeling’ and ‘gives a strong sense’ means the same. Moreover, the writer says, ‘collecting can be engrossing’ means it requires attention as compare to other hobbies. Thus, the answer is True.
Answer: True
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