Q 1)Read the following passage carefully and on the basis of the passage make notes using
headings and sub headings. Use recognizable abbreviation and also write a summary of the passage
in about 80 words. (8 MARKS)
People tend to amass possessions ,sometimes without being aware of doing so .They can have a
delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned .Those who
never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter.
They leave unwanted objects in drawers ,cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one
day need them .Old people also accumulate belongings for two reasons ,lack of physical and mental
energy ,and sentiment. things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past ,perhaps
with the relatives who are dead , and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.
Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage .Among these are strings and
brown paper, kept by thriftly people when a parcel has been opened .Collecting small items can be a
mania. A lady cuts out from the newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if
she had money. As she is not rich ,the chances are that she will never be able to afford such
purchases. It is harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.
Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages . It provides relaxation for
leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for
amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consist of – stamps ,records ,first
edition of books ,chain – there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right
place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books .this hobby education one not only
in the chosen subject , but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.
There are other benefits also .One gets to meet like minded collectors to get advice, compare notes
,exchange articles ,to show off one’s latest find. So one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby
leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare
specimen , for collectors are not confined to one country .Over the years one may well become an
authority on one’s hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and
then , if successful to large audiences
Answers
People tend to amass possessions ,sometimes without being aware of doing so .They can have a
delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned .Those who
never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter.
They leave unwanted objects in drawers ,cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one
day need them .Old people also accumulate belongings for two reasons ,lack of physical and mental
energy ,and sentiment. things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past ,perhaps
with the relatives who are dead , and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.
Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage .Among these are strings and
brown paper, kept by thriftly people when a parcel has been opened .Collecting small items can be a
mania. A lady cuts out from the newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if
she had money. As she is not rich ,the chances are that she will never be able to afford such
purchases. It is harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.
Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages . It provides relaxation for
leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for
amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consist of – stamps ,records ,first
edition of books ,chain – there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right
place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books .this hobby education one not only
in the chosen subject , but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.
There are other benefits also .One gets to meet like minded collectors to get advice, compare notes
,exchange articles ,to show off one’s latest find. So one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby
leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare
specimen , for collectors are not confined to one country .Over the years one may well become an
authority on one’s hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and
then , if successful to large audiences
Answer:
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People tend to amass possessions ,sometimes without being aware of doing so .They can have a
delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned .Those who
never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter.
They leave unwanted objects in drawers ,cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one
day need them .Old people also accumulate belongings for two reasons ,lack of physical and mental
energy ,and sentiment. things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past ,perhaps
with the relatives who are dead , and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.
Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage .Among these are strings and
brown paper, kept by thriftly people when a parcel has been opened .Collecting small items can be a
mania. A lady cuts out from the newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if
she had money. As she is not rich ,the chances are that she will never be able to afford such
purchases. It is harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.
Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages . It provides relaxation for
leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for
amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consist of – stamps ,records ,first
edition of books ,chain – there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right
place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books .this hobby education one not only
in the chosen subject , but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.
There are other benefits also .One gets to meet like minded collectors to get advice, compare notes
,exchange articles ,to show off one’s latest find. So one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby
leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare
specimen , for collectors are not confined to one country .Over the years one may well become an