Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 5, Reading Passage 2: Collecting As A Hobby, Solution With Answer Key

Collecting As A Hobby Passage Solution with Answer Key – Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 5: Reading Passage 2. Here we will discuss detailed explanation of all the questions of the passage. Here is step by step Solution with Tips and Strategies. This post is for educational purpose only. If you find difficulties in reading passage to find the right answer in the exam, just read the post carefully. Tips and strategies will help you find the right answer.

 

Collecting As A Hobby

IELTS Reading Passage Solution

 

IELTS Cambridge 12, Test 5, Academic Reading Module, Reading Passage 2

 

PASSAGE 2: Collecting As A Hobby  (View Full Passage Here)

 

Questions 14-21. Complete the sentences below.

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Question 14. THE WRITER MENTIONS COLLECTING …….. AS AN EXAMPLE OF COLLECTING IN ORDER TO MAKE MONEY.

Keywords: collecting, make money
Now, in the first sentence of paragraph 2, the author mentioned “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.” With this statement, he/she refered to one purpose of collecting, that is making money. We will look for the next sentence to find out its example – “They’ll look for, say, antiques that they can buy cheaply and expect to be able to sell at a profit.” He/she used antiques as an example of one object that is able to be collected to make money. Therefore, the answer is “antiques”.

Here, Because = in order to;
Answer: antiques.

Question 15. COLLECTORS MAY GET A FEELING OF …….. FROM BUYING AND SELLING ITEMS.

Keywords: collectors, feeling, buying and selling
Now, in paragraph 2, there is a sentence mentioning buying and selling items, that is: “But there may well be a psychological element, too – buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of triumph”. “A sense of” means “a feeling of”. So the answer is triumph.
Here, A sense of = a feeling of;
Answer: triumph

Question 16. COLLECTORS’ CLUBS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE ………….…

Keywords: collectors’ clubs, share
Now, in the first sentence of paragraph 3, the author mentioned “a group of collectors” – “attending meetings of a group of collectors and exchanging information on items.” We can consider these groups as “collectors’ clubs”. While attending those clubs, they can exchange information on items. But the question requires one word only, so we choose the most important word – “information”.
Here, A group of = a club; Exchange = share;
Answer: information

Question 17. COLLECTORS’ CLUBS OFFER …… WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE SIMILAR INTERESTS.

Keywords: Collectors’ clubs, similar interests.
Now this question still mentions “collectors’ clubs” as in the question above, so we still pay attention to paragraph 3. In the second sentence, we see the phrase “like – minded people”. This phrase has the same meaning as “people who have similar interests”. And those clubs bring them into “contact” with other collectors, so the answer is “contact”. “Attending meetings” in clubs is one way in which collectors come into contact socially. (Note: you can make an adjective by a combination which is Adj + N + Ed, such as Grey-haired,
one-eyed, strong-minded and kind-hearted).
Here, Bring = offer; People who have similar interests = like – minded people;
Answer: contact/meetings.

Question 18. COLLECTING SOMETIMES INVOLVES A LIFE-LONG ……… FOR A SPECIAL ITEM.

Keywords: collecting, life – long, special item.​

Now, Since the questions in IELTS Reading often follow the text’s order, we just need to look at the following sentences and find the similar words to the question we are doing. In the last sentence of paragraph 3, we can see another purpose of collecting – it is “the desire to find something special” (= special item). But the author does not mention something like “life-long”, so we have to continue reading to find the accurate answer. Fortunately, in the next sentence, the author writes “Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this” (“the whole lives = life – long”). We can understand that the writer wants to say “Collectors sometimes have a life-long desire/ spend their whole lives in a hunt for a special item.” The answer can be “desire” or “hunt”.
Here, Whole lives = life- long;
Answer: hunt/desire

Question 19. SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING PARTICULAR MAY PREVENT PEOPLE FROM FEELING THEIR LIFE IS COMPLETELY …….…

Keywords: searching, prevent, their life.
In paragraph 4, the author writes “Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this (=the special item referred to in paragraph 3). Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life that otherwise feels aimless .” “This” means “spend their whole lives in a hunt for a special item”. We can understand “a hunt” = “searching for”. The author claims if they are not searching for a special item, they will feel “aimless”. Therefore, the answer is “aimless”. Then, we are told, if the collector finds that special item, they may then “feel empty”, because the search has ended.
Here, A hunt for = searching for;
Answer: aimless/empty

Question 20. STAMP COLLECTING MAY BE…BECAUSE IT PROVIDES FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

Keywords: stamp collecting, facts, different countries.

Now, this question mentions “stamp collecting” as the main subject, so we have to find part of the passage which contains information about this type of collecting – paragraph 5. In this paragraph, the author writes “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 to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps.” He/ she mentions the educational value of stamp collecting as it “opens a window to other countries” with things shown on their stamps. The answer is “educational”.

Answer: educational

Question 21. ………….TENDS TO BE MOSTLY A MALE HOBBY.

Keywords: male hobby.

Now, we have to find the paragraph mentioning something related to “male”. In paragraph 7, the author mentions “trainspotting” as “a popular form of collecting, particularly among boys and men” (“In the past – and nowadays, too, though to a lesser extent – a popular form of collecting, particularly among boys and men, was trainspotting.”). The answer is “trainspotting”.

Here, Boys and men = male;

Answer: trainspotting

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Questions 22-26. True, False, Not Given.

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Question 22. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE BUYING DOLLS HAS GROWN OVER THE CENTURIES.

Keywords: the number of, buying dolls, grown.

Now, we have to find every part of the text about “dolls”. The whole of paragraph 8 is about this topic. But it is about the things which interest doll collectors, but there is no information about the number of people buying dolls. Therefore, the answer is Not given. (Note: If you are not sure enough, you can try doing the next question. Since the questions are in order, if you find out the sentence for the answer of next question, then the following sentences will not have the answer for this question)

Answer: Not given.

Question 23. SIXTEENTH CENTURY EUROPEAN DOLLS WERE NORMALLY MADE OF WAX AND PORCELAIN.

Keywords: 16th century, made of, wax and porcelain.

Now, in the same paragraph about dolls: “Similarly, people who collect dolls may go beyond simply enlarging their collection, and develop an interest in the way that dolls are made, or the materials that are used. 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.” Therefore, in 16th century, European dolls were often made of wood. And the wax and porcelain dolls were popular in later centuries, which means the 17th century and the ones after. The answer is False.

Here, materials that are used = made of;

Answer: False.

Question 24. ARRANGING A STAMP COLLECTION BY THE SIZE OF THE STAMPS IS LESS COMMON THAN OTHER METHODS.

Keywords: arranging, by the size, less common.

We have to pay attention to paragraph 9, which contains information about arranging a stamp collection. In this paragraph, the author only mentions the reason why some collectors like to arrange their collection and the types of arrangement. There is no reference to what kind of arrangement is more or less popular. Therefore, the answer is Not Given.

Answer: Not given.

Question 25. SOMEONE WHO COLLECTS UNUSUAL OBJECTS MAY WANT OTHERS TO THINK HE OR SHE IS ALSO UNUSUAL.

Keywords: unusual objects, think.

Now in paragraph 10, the author claims “One reason, conscious or not, for what someone chooses to collect is to show the collector’s individualism”, and gives an example when someone collects something unexpected (which means unsual objects), they may be conveying their belief (which means they want others to think) that they are interesting as well. The answer is True.

Here, Unusual = unexpected

Answer: True.

Question 26. COLLECTING GIVES A FEELING THAT OTHER HOBBIES ARE UNLIKELY TO INSPIRE.

Keywords: other hobbies, inspire

In the last paragraph, there is a sentence that is “More than most other hobbies, collecting can be totally engrossing, and can give a strong sense of personal fulfillment.” This means collecting needs all your attention and makes you completely satisfied, while most other hobbies could not do the same (more than most other hobbies). The answer is True.

Here, give a sense = give a feeling; inspire = fulfil;

Answer: True.

 

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