Reading practice test # 1.12 Passage 2

Questions 14–21

Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

14 The writer mentions collecting as an example of collecting in order to make money.

15 Collectors may get a feeling of from buying and selling items.

16 Collectors’ clubs provide opportunities to share

17 Collectors’ clubs offer with people who have similar interests.

18 Collecting sometimes involves a life-long for a special item.

19 Searching for something particular may prevent people from feeling their life is completely

20 Stamp collecting may be because it provides facts about different countries.

21 tends to be mostly a male hobby.

Questions 22–26

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage 2?

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.

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

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

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

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